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Comfort Food

Comfort Food pretty much sums up our approach here at How To Feed a Loon.

We really don’t care what type of cuisine it is, if it’s absolutely delicious and just makes you feel good…that’s about all we’re looking for.

Here are some of most comforting dishes: Ultimate Mac ‘n Cheese, Eggplant Parmesan, Thai Red Curry Beef, Classic Chile Rellenos.

If you’re looking for comfort, folks…you’ ve come to the right place.  How about Chicken Fried Steak with Cream Gravy, Grandma’s Homemade Cinnamon Rolls, or Classic Pineapple Upside Down Cake.

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    Italian Skillet Scramble
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    Weeknight Beef Stroganoff
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    Southern-Fried Pork Chops with Cream Gravy
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    Perfect Homemade French Fries
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    Traditional Southern Hush Puppies
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    Baked Honey Mustard Chicken
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    Baked Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken
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    Authentic Refried Beans
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    Creamy Spinach Artichoke Dip Pasta
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    Authentic Chile Relleno
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    Classic Lomo Saltado (Peruvian Steak and Potatoes Stir-Fry)
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    The Best Southern Chicken Fried Chicken with Cream Gravy
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    Authentic Chicken Madeira with Mushrooms and Asparagus
  • Four white soup crocks filled with roasted butternut squash soup topped with homemade croutons with more croutons scattered around the base of the bowls.
    Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
  • A large silver sheet pan filled with two rows of overlapping crispy baked chicken tacos garnished with chopped cilantro.
    Crispy Baked Red Enchilada Chicken Tacos
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    The Best Split Pea Soup with Ham Bone
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    The Best Twice-Baked Potatoes (The Steakhouse Secret)
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    The Ultimate One-Pot Swedish Meatball Pasta
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    Beer-Braised Kielbasa with Peppers
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    The Ultimate Slow Cooker Beef Manhattan
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    Easy Leftover Ham Fried Rice
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    Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole from Scratch
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    One-Pan French Onion Smothered Chicken
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