We bring together for you such close-to-home comfort food ideas from different parts of the world. All of them are super easy and quick to cook.
1. Chicken Biscuit Potpie
Originating from North America, this comes with a slight twist to the traditional potpies. All you have to do is make your potpie mixture with chicken, vegetables etc. and layer it up with a biscuit, eggs and milk mix. Put it for baking, and it’ll be ready in just 10 minutes.
2. Garlic Knots
A popular item on the list, New York’s pizzerias are just the place to find garlic knots. But what if you can’t go to NYC? Please bring them to your home with this easy hack. Use the buttermilk biscuits from the store, cut them into 4-inch rolls, tie them up, and tuck the ends. Bake them in a preheated oven, and once done, add them to the bowl mixture of oregano, garlic powder, parmesan cheese and parsley. Toss them a little and pop one into your mouth whenever watching a movie.
3. Jambalaya
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Let’s transport you to the African jungles, this time with Jambalaya. Its roots in West Africa are a simple Creole rice dish combined with meat and vegetables. You’ll quickly find a jambalaya mix online or at a supermarket. Cook the mixture, and after a while of cooking, add sausages, shrimps (or any other meat you like) along with some onion and cheddar cheese. Stir it for some more time, and it's ready.
4. Chana Masala
This is a frequent item on Indian and Pakistani kitchen counters. It is generally served with Basmati or long-grain rice. Add onion, ginger, garlic to a pan. Sprinkle salt and some spices. After that, add tomatoes and chickpeas. Let it simmer. Pour on a bed of rice and add a layer of yoghurt if you like.
5. Quick Nicoise Salad
Nicoise salad gets its name its city of origin, i.e., Nice in France. Although it serves as the perfect meal in itself, it can be a great compliment to fresh bread or some French onion soup. Boil potatoes and beans and then drain the water. Cool them down. Add some salad dressing with lemon zest and pepper in a bowl—spread romaine on the plate and place potatoes, beans, eggs and tomatoes.
These comfort foods are going to keep you sorted on a weekend Netflix binge night. So, get into the kitchen and start cooking.