email this pageIt’s hard to imagine any connection between a falling Dow Jones and food habits, but in the early 1990s, when the stock market took a dive, people headed for their kitchens and neighborhood restaurants and found consolation in comfort food. Chefs who had built their reputations serving rack of lamb and flourless cakes did a culinary about-face and started making family-style meatloaf, mashed potatoes and macaroni and cheese. In some instances, they dressed up their recipes with fresh herbs or flavored oils, but macaroni and cheese, even if sprinkled with Parmigiano-Reggiano and served in porcelain casseroles, is still comfort food.
Looking for some comfort you can share? Try these Relish recipes:
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- Bibimbap
- Braised Pork with Cannellini Beans and Artichokes
- Chicken and Dumplings
- Chicken Pot Pie
- Chicken Spaghetti
- Chicken Tetrazzini
- Cincinnati Chili
- Eggplant Ratatouille
- Grilled Roasted Pepper, Ham and Cheese Sandwiches
- Hot Brown
- Macaroni and Cheese
- Salisbury Steak
- Skillet Chicken and Rice Casserole
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