Food is also responsible for my saddle bags.
Actually, comfort food is responsible along with my inability to understand portion control.
(Two cookies?! I eat 'em by the sleeve!)
Even though these aren't the healthiest foods, they possess mystical qualities to make me happy. I pass them along to you, blog readers, in hopes that you can enjoy them too.
SNACK
My favorite snack is popcorn. I love it. I don't love it getting stuck in my teeth, but it's a sacrifice I'm willing to make for buttery, fluffy goodness. I was eating like a bag of microwave popcorn everyday when I decided that wasn't the best idea. I fiddled with the thought of an air popper, but couldn't find one with good enough reviews. So I turned to the Internet for a recipe and found this gem:
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/perfect-popcorn-recipe.html
I used a wok with 3 Tbsp vegetable oil and foil on top. I have a flat top stove and if you do too, I'm so sorry. I turned the heat up to medium high and it popped much faster than my first attempt in a bowl on medium heat. It's a little more work than microwave, but it's cheaper and healthier. Plus you can flavor it however you want!
Entree
I got this recipe from an issue of Bon Appetite and have since shared it with my mom and sister. It's referred to as "the soup" or "magic soup" or just "soup". We all know what soup it's referring to.
http://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/spicy-pork-and-mustard-green-soup
I use kale instead of mustard greens but both are good. I also omit the peppercorns to make it less spicy for kids. The broth alone will heal your bones and PMS.
Dessert
Whoever invented this mug cake is my hero. It's started a revolution among my friends and has addictive qualities. It's also started a hashtag of #momswhomugcake.
The original recipe is huge. I make it in a bowl rather than a mug. I recommend halving the recipe first and using a regular 8 oz mug. I cook it for about 45 seconds for the half recipe and 1 minute 20 seconds for a full. It must be enjoyed with vanilla ice cream.
Those are my three favorite recipes for comfort food right now. They're powerful though and like Uncle Ben foretold, with great power comes great responsibility.
Stay hungry, my friends.
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