It’s that time of the year! Cozy outfits and family gatherings, the holidays are here! What comes with family and fun? Food! Food is such a special part of life, especially when it’s comfort food! It has hearty nostalgia and can bring back so many memories! Here are some of those fan favorite warm dishes!

Lasagna

From the Ooie Gooie cheese pull, to the sweet marinara sauce, lasagna takes a special place in not just the heart of Italy, but all over the world! Whenever you feel that chill in the air it’s time to get that oven going and that pasta layering! There is nothing better than a home cooked meal that tastes like it was made with love and that cheesey goodness!  Lasagna originates in Italy and traces back all the way to Ancient Greece and Rome! “Save me a slice please” this lovely of a dish fails to disappoint each and every time!

Shepherds Pie

Letting the British take the wheel with their phenomenon of a dish, Shepherd’s pie. A beautifully golden, warm baked pie with a twist. It’s savory, cooked with a traditional diced meat filling, vegetables in gravy, and topped off with a beautiful layer of mashed potatoes which is then thrown into the oven and baked until golden and crispy! Sheperds pie was discovered in the British Isles of the 18th century and since then have been a fan favorite to many across the world!

Mac n cheese 

The star of the show and a cheese lovers dream, baked in the oven until crispy and bubbly on top. If Mac n Cheese could talk it would go a little something like “Hi I’m the Mac n Cheese and I bring the life to the party”. Something that both an Adult and a Toddler could agree on is Mac n Cheese is top tier! It originated in Europe in the 14th century and has since been a request from many for dinner, Thanksgiving, Christmas and so much more! From the basic noodles and béchamel to truffles and talents Mac n Cheese is a food that never gets old!

Cinnamon rolls

Now if savory isn’t your thing and you’ve got a sweet tooth, then cinnamon rolls might be your thing! The sweet, sweet rolls of goodness with cinnamon filling in between each and every layer, glazed with a delicious frosting that you want to lick off the spoon! Cinnamon rolls date back to Europe with more modern versions appearing in Germany and Sweden from the 17th-19th centuries. Americans were blessed with a sweet treat that embarked a grasp on the culinary and baking culture as a whole. There is nothing like waking up to snow out your window and cozy pajamas with the warm cozy scent of cinnamon filling the air. Cinnamon rolls have become valued desserts and popular delicacies all around the world!

Photo Credits

Lasagna: https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/lasagna/

Shepherds Pie: https://www.britannica.com/topic/shepherds-pie

Mac n Cheese: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macaroni_and_cheese

Cinnamon Rolls: https://www.crazyforcrust.com/eggnog-cinnamon-rolls/