Foodie Friday: Comfort Food Classics With A Twist

It's that time of year. We set back the
clocks and settle in for a long winter.
 Here: 16 recipes that will make you feel all warm and fuzzy and full!
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Lobster Mac and Cheese

Love those creative crackers!

Get the "how to" at

A Beautiful Mess

Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes with Bacon-Sesame Brittle
Sweet, savory, and oh so pretty!
Bon Appetit

Throwdown Sloppy Joe's 

Leave it to Bobby Flay to take it

up a notch.  This recipe packs a

big punch with chipotle, ancho chili

honey and so much more. 

The Food Network

Isn't food more fun when served in
edible vessels? This new take on a
stuffed pepper is perfect for a Fall
breakfast or brunch.
Go Bold With Butter

Double Crust Chicken Pot Pie

Certainly doesn't look like the

Swanson's of my youth!

My Recipes

Red Velvet Krispie Treats
I recall making Rice Krispie treats
as a child almost weekly. What fun
and how delish!  Add some color to
this all time fave and it is a winner.
Pass The Sushi

Prosciutto and Pesto Panini
The next time you are in the mood for
a ham and cheese or grilled cheese, try
elevating the usual with this 
colorful choice. Recipe at
Martha Stewart

Banana and Chocolate Chip
Baked French Toast
I loved my mom's French Toast,
especially for dinner, but it never
looked like this! Gooey details at
Foodie Crush

Guinness and Cheddar Meatloaf
Almost everyone has a fave meatloaf
recipe, but I thought this one to be
deliciously different. Beer and porcini
mushrooms are two ingredients I had
not used before. I'm trying it!
The Galley Gourmet

Mashed Potatoes with Caramelized Onions and Goat Cheese
What sticks to your ribs more than
mashed potatoes? Why have plain
mashed when you can have these?
Get the recipe at
Food 52

BLT Soup
"Why make BLT soup when you can just eat a BLT sandwich?" Because it's
soup and oh so comforting! 
Soup Addict

Inside-Out Eggplant Parmigiana
This deconstructed version of my
old favorite, is an interesting twist.
Gourmet

Salted Caramel Banana Pudding Pie
Remember pudding made with vanilla
wafers? This is it but it has been gussied up with homemade caramel
and fleur de sel. Yummy!
Food Network

Roasted Pumpkin Cheddar Tots
With Avocado Blue Cheese Ranch
Remember Tater Tots?  Those little
guys, straight from the freezer were
fab. These promise to be the new
normal in your kitchen!
Half Baked Harvest

Root Beet Float Cakes
We knew it was a special night
when served a root beer float after
dinner. Add some cake and serve it
in a jar....now that's a treat!
A Spicy Perspective

Truffle Bacon Popcorn
There's something about the smell of
freshly popped corn that is so very comforting. Add the aroma of bacon
and you'll beg for a blankie and a movie.
Foodie Crush

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