I've been really overworked the past couple weeks, but now I am on vacation in Chicago for a few days and thought I'd share a few lists I made while trying to contain my contempt for the woman sitting next to me on the airplane. This is the list for my top 10 favorite comfort foods. If you feel like inviting me for a home-cooked dinner all of these would be a safe bet. I am a big fan of a carb with a juicy/sauce factor involved. There was a tie for #'s 4, 5, and 6 so I guess the list is really my top 13 comfort foods.
1. BBQ Sandwich on Thick Garlic Toast with Fried Okra
2. Chicken and Dumplings
3. Meatloaf Sandwich with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
4. French Dip Sandwich with Melted Gruyere
4. Chicken Pot Pie
5. Chicken Noodle Soup
5. Batter-dipped Fried Chicken with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
6. Chicken Tikka with Aloo Gobi and Jasmine Rice
6. Grilled (stinky or sharp) Cheese with Creamy Tomato Soup
7. Swedish Meatballs with Egg Noodles
8. French Onion Soup covered with Gruyere
9. Lasagna with Rich Tomato Sauce, Sausage, and Bechamel
10 Prime Rib with Jus and Gorgonzola Mashed Potatoes
#6 is the reason I always over eat when we go for Indian buffet!!!
Posted by: duane | March 19, 2008 at 03:17 PM
Good lord, I was so wrong to click on this late at night! I am starving and your post did not help. Thats a damn tasty top 13.
Posted by: laurie | March 19, 2008 at 10:56 PM
#6- YUM!!! Have you tried Akbar's in Marina Del Rey? HEAVEN!!!! Their chicken tikka masala is out of this WORLD! I've searched for better Indian food, but just can't find anything better than Akbars. Try it if you haven't!
Posted by: jen | March 20, 2008 at 08:19 PM
Fried eggs over-easy with Tabasco, chorizo sausage, buttered toast, and bottomless coffee.
Posted by: A.J. | March 25, 2008 at 05:38 PM