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"Growing up in Boston, I never knew that this 50's "once-a-week-at-home dinner" and "once-a-week-at-school lunch" was a regional dish! I still make this probably once every 2 weeks. Easy, cheap and comfort food all rolled into one huge pot! (It is always called American Chop Suey here, but while I was living in LA friends called..."

Ingredients: pepper, elbow macaroni...

"This has been a comfort dish for me for years. Different from the broccoli side dishes that call for cream soup (I love them, too!), this one has a buttery Parmesan sauce that goes great with the broccoli. The oregano is the secret ingredient that makes this dish. This can also makes a satisfying meatless entree. Note: this can be a terrific main dish..."

Ingredients: small shell pasta, dried oregano...

"This is my favorite time of the year, because I can enjoy the warmth of the kitchen. While I'm enjoying all the warmth, I can make all of my cold-weather recipes. This is definitely one of them! Feel free to use full fat cheeses and whole milk if you like, but it's really delicious without."

Ingredients: small shell pasta, Dijon mustard...

"I love this because it's a simple, rustic dish that's so quick and easy to prepare. I made this for my son's European Cuisine Day at school, and I had kids coming back for 4ths and everyone clamoring for the recipe! Of course, I didn't feel the need to tell the students about the anchovies. Ha ha!! It also did not dry out in my Crock-Pot..."

Ingredients: dried basil, dried oregano...

"This is a variation of a recipe I already had, but includes only ingredients I already had in the kitchen one cold afternoon. Although the original was good, I think this came out much better."

Ingredients: corn, small shell pasta...

"From Parent's magazine. I think this will be a real kid pleaser. The picture makes it look like a real Mommy pleaser too! ****UPDATE**** I HAVE MADE THIS NOW & HAVE SOME FURTHER SUGGESTIONS TAKING INTO ACCOUNT REVIEWERS INFO ALSO. I ADDED SOME GARLIC, DRIED MUSTARD AND ITALIAN SEASONING. THIS RECIPE IS A GREAT STARTING POINT YOU CAN ADJUST TO..."

Ingredients: small shell pasta, low-fat milk...

"Another nice and cool one dish meal for the dog days of summer...Serve over lettuce with Iced Tea or Lemonade to drink!"

Ingredients: Dijon mustard, fresh tomatoes...

"I found this recipe in the February 2008 copy of the British cookery magazine, Olive. This sounds like my kind of simple comfort food and it is low fat too."

Ingredients: small shell pasta, frozen peas...

"Speciality of the Hotel Sole, Maleo, Parma, Italy. Easy to prepare and fun to eat."

Ingredients: eggplants, green beans...

"Conchiglioni are large pasta shells which are great for chunky sauces as it gets trapped inside! If you prefer you can use another chunky pasta shape - rigatoni would equally work well. Serve with a green salad and garlic bread."

Ingredients: dried oregano, fresh oregano...

"A wholesome and delicious filling salad which can be served as a main dish, or to accompany whatever you like. I imagine it would be good with fish. The salad's summery yet it fills you up."

Ingredients: extra virgin olive oil, whole wheat pasta shells...

"Lots of rosemary and garlic - what more could you ask for?"

Ingredients: cracked black pepper, fresh rosemary...

"This is another of my Mom's classic recipes. I have no idea where she got it but it is the ultimate comfort food for me! You can also add some frozen peas to this to make it a one-dish meal."

Ingredients: pepper, cream of chicken soup...