In all honesty, I never have a problem coming up with menus or ideas for dinner. I know some people do – with hectic schedules — it pays to have a plan. Perhaps I don’t have an issue because I have so many talented friends and I watch and read a great deal about food. I went to the market this morning to purchase ingredients to make Cleveland Stuffed Potatoes. Patricia Heaton made these on her cooking show yesterday and they contain all of Andrew’s favorites – kielbasa, potatoes and cheese – so a no brainer.
Every Sunday, I am going to try to share a few of my favorite recipes from friends and other sources. I hope you find something new to try. This week’s theme is comfort food – Fall is here in all her glory and crisp, dark nights call for some warm dishes to take the chill off.
First up, Renee’s Vegetable & Gorgonzola Pot Pie for Two (or more) is a great quick meal and can be changed up with your favorite flavors. You can add meat, change up the veggies and types of cheese and have a piping hot dinner on the table faster than drive-thru fast food.
Photo courtesy of Renee Joslyn of Flamingo Musings.
I love French Onion Soup and have made a French Onion Soup inspired Macaroni and Cheese here. Be sure to check out my Black Pepper and Honey Chicken Macaroni and Cheese Applebee’s Copycat recipe too. But another favorite Renee I know has a very
My French Onion Mac and Cheese
popular recipe for French Onion Pork Chops on her Kudos Kitchen blog. This recipe contains all the flavors of our favorite soup in a main meaty entree. Doesn’t it look incredible?
Photo courtesy of Renee Goerger of Kudos Kitchen by Renee.
Pam of Living Rancho Delux made a tasty Chicken Pot Pie Topped with Potatoes Anna a while back. I love using alternative toppings for pot pies and this one looks delicious. If you are gluten free, this would be a great alternative by switching out the flour thickener.
Photo Courtesy of Pam Capone of Living Rancho Delux.
Shelby of Grumpy’s Honeybunch’s Cheesy Jalapeno Bacon Cheeseburger Dip would be great with a salad to watch Monday (and/or Thursday) night football for a quick and tasty dinner. I’m planning to make this for an appetizer for our next get together or for an easy weekend dinner. My boys would be all over this.
Photo courtesy of Shelby Ruttan of Grumpy’s Honeybunch.
One of my favorite cookbooks from 2015 is Phoenix Claws and Jade Trees. Last week, I made the General Tso’s Chicken which came together quickly and was better than any takeout we’ve had. Chinese is comfort food for me – it’s what I request on my birthday and when life gets too busy and I need a night off from cooking. Today.com, shared the recipe here but I highly recommend this cookbook for your collection!
Photo courtesy of me. 🙂
Lastly, a wonderful side dish or meal in itself with a salad and crusty bread – Patatas A la Importancia from Ilke’s Kitchen were gobbled up here. I suggest making a frittata with the leftovers (if you have any) for another quick dinner or for brunch on the weekend.
My bad photo on a rainy, cloudy night.
I hope you try one of these great dishes – if you do let me know. Have a great week everyone! Be sure to scroll down the other posts and enter some of the giveaways going on right now! Cookbooks!
Great post Jenny and some great comfort food ideas. I saw Patrica make those potatoes yesterday and thought they looked amazing and my family might enjoy them. I need to make them and that Veggie pot pie from Renee. I think hubby and son would even enjoy them so I’d make three for a Meatless Monday. Thanks fro the ideas.
I’m seriously hungry after seeing all these amazing recipes. Every one is so creative and unique.
Love this! I will be trying a few of those recipes.. Thanks Jenny.
I really like this post. I get into a rut at times and it seems like We are a family of two so at times we have to much food to try to eat. I really like the pot pie for two. I have been cutting recipes in half…also bought some smaller casseroles so my mind does not be stressed if the pot is not full.
I think I’m gonna try the French Onion Pork Chops in my Instant Pot! I’m not crazy about pork, but these looks delicious. Thanks for all the great suggestions Jenny.
I do not have to worry about what to cook for the next week after seeing this. This is a great collection, thank you so much for including my recipe in this post.