A Plateful of Comfort

There are times when people just don't feel like doing anything. They rather sit quietly by themselves and do nothing. Staring into space, contemplating their circumstances, calculating their actions... Or whatever that was passing by before them or popping up in their mind. I think it's possible that nothing could get a reaction from those who choose to ignore their surrounding. 

Except, maybe for food. 

Yes, you might disagree but it is a wonder what food could do to your senses.

The Art of Alfredo

Any type of pasta in a white, cheesy, creamy sauce is forever the comfort food. Known all over the globe as alfredo sauce, the taste is widely varied. There are so many version of alfredo sauce out there, each one has been improvised by the cooks to suit their palates. 

Of Pizza "Pie"

When you're so damn hungry, it helps if your fridge is always stuffed with frozen or make-ahead food. Like this very appetizing dish that looks like forever to make can be done within an hour. You can use anything you've got in the fridge to make it. Trust me, it was as easy as a pie!

5 Rencah 5 Rasa : Comfort Me

Who doesn't love a simple comfort food? That when you sink your teeth in it, you'll be instantly lifted up by the flavors, so direct and uncomplicated. And what is more potent than a combination of potatoes, cheese and onion? You tell me. ;)

singing tummy : cheesy pasta pretty please...

this week has been relatively cold and chilly. it's only relevant if i post another *yummy*  comfort-food recipe that surely will hit high note on your rumbling tummy. ^_~. i made this yesterday evening. the day has been windy and chilly and i'm in need of something hot, something that with cheese...and pasta...in another word, i need carbs! 

the dish was a quick one to prepare *i'm so impatient to get a taste of it*. so if you already have the ingredients on hand, it'll be magically on your table under 20 minutes. now, lets get to the recipe!

cheesy pasta shells with chicken and veggies

slight adaptation of mac n cheese

• 2 Tbsp butter
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 2 palm-full of frozen mix veggies *peas, corn kernels, carrots*
• 2 tsp ground cayenne powder
• 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
• 1 cup pasta shells
• 2 tsp thyme leaves
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
• parsley leaves for garnishing 

1. melt the butter first in a medium pot, then add both onions and garlic. let it cooked until translucent, then add the milk and chicken stock. let it simmer for 5 minutes
2. then, add in the frozen veggies along with cayenne powder and the cooked chicken. stir everything in, and cooked for 1 minute. then thrown in the pasta shells and thyme leaves
3. let it cooked, stirring occasionally until the pasta becomes al dente. add salt and pepper to taste, and lastly stir in the cheese
4. remove pot from the heat, serves the pasta hot in a bowl. garnish with chopped parsley

enjoy...^_^

reason to smile

confession. i'm not content with just looking. i 've got to have it too. yeap, that's right. i'm talking 'bout that comfort food yesterday. right after looking through all those scrumptious looking pictures, i pushed my lazy self to the kitchen and got to work. oh yeah...it was worth the effort alright. now, i already have a container of chicken soup in fridge ready if i ever got the noodle crave anytime soon *maybe right after this? ;-)* 

through it all, i also managed to come up with a big crusty loaf of bread. great company with the soup! what an evening i must say. sunny shied day + one hot bowl of chicken noodle soup = very satisfied me...^__^