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Easy to Make Comfort Meals

January 26, 2022 by University District

Feeling in a rut when it comes to meal planning? Save-On-Foods in U/D has you covered, with easy to make comfort foods for your household. We’ve pulled together some of our favourite comfort food recipes, with easy-to-follow instructions and simple ingredients.

BBQ-Style Meatloaf Minis

Meatloaf is a comforting winter meal that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. These mini loaves bake in half the time and freeze well for individual meals at home or on the go!

Grocery List:

Ground Beef
Stove Top Stuffing Mix for Chicken
Garlic Powder
BBQ Sauce
Cheese Whiz

Get the full recipe here

(Source: Save-On-Foods.com)

Wine Pairing – Beef pairs well with a robust red wine. Market Wines features a wall of carefully curated $20 and under bottles from around the world.

Cheesy Garlic Bread

A classic favorite! This bread is perfectly paired with your favourite winter soup, chili or stew.

Grocery List:

Round Sourdough bread
Triple Cheddar Shredded Cheese Blend
Unsalted Butter
Garlic
Fresh Parsley
Salt

Get the full recipe here
(Source: Save-On-Foods.com)

One Pan Pork Chops with Apples and Onions

The sweet apples and onions pair marvelously in this one pan meal. Best served with rice or roasted potatoes.

Grocery List:

Olive Oil
Bone-in Pork Chops
Chicken Broth
Dijon Mustard
Gala Apples
Red Onion
Kosher Salt
Black Pepper
Fresh Thyme
Fresh Sage
Fresh Rosemary

Get the full recipe here
(Source: Save-On-Foods.com)

Wine Pairing – A dry chardonnay will pair nicely with these pork chops. Dry wines help cut the sweetness in meals like this to create a balance with each bite.

Honey Hoisin Sweet Potatoes

These caramelly sweet potatoes are the perfect addition to your weeknight rotation.

Grocery List:

Hoisin Sauce
Liquid Honey
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Sweet Potatoes
Limes
Whole Cashews
Green Onions (Source: Save-On-Foods.com)
Salt

Get the full recipe here
(Source: Save-On-Foods.com)

Braised Chicken with Gnocchi and Arugula Pesto

Dinner at home just got even better. This meal is fun to cook with a partner or your family, it’s an Italian classic with a twist!

Grocery List:

Whole Frying Chicken
Carrots
Onion
Fresh Parsley
Tomato Paste
Chicken Broth
Fresh Potato Gnocchi
Baby Arugula
Parmesan Cheese
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Garlic
Salt
Basil
Crushed Red Pepper
Dry red wine – The experts at Market Wines will help you find the perfect wine for cooking. (Source: Save-On-Foods.com)

Get the full recipe here
(Source: Save-On-Foods.com)

Wine pairing – Tomato based pasta dishes are often paired with red wine. Try a lighter blend such as pinot noir to balance out the light broth for this recipe.

Blueberry Crumble Bars

No comfort food list is complete without a sweet treat. These blueberry crumble bars are best served warm with a scoop of Village Ice Cream vanilla on top.

Grocery List:

All Purpose Flour
Quick Cooking Oats
Brown Sugar
Baking Soda
Salt
Vegetable Oil
Pure Vanilla Extract
Cornstarch
Fresh or Frozen Blueberries

Get the full recipe here
(Source: Save-On-Foods.com)

Thankfully, it has never been easier to cook your favourite comfort meals. Not only does Save-On-Foods in U/D have curbside pick-up and grocery delivery, but you can order your groceries right from the recipes page.

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