With the cold weather and more snow on the way (thanks, Mr. Weatherman) I love fixing those tried and true recipes otherwise known as comfort food. Most of them are my mother’s recipes, and that’s probably why they’re so comforting; they’re a delicious reminder of family dinners way back when.

Today I’m sharing two of my mother’s recipes that have now become my family’s favorites: chicken divan and Mom’s meatloaf.

Because I can only include one printable recipe, I chose the chicken divan due to its longer list of ingredients and directions. You could easily fit the meatloaf recipe on a post-it note!

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2012 UPDATE: This photo isn’t great but it was taken in 2008, long before I knew anything about food photography. I still don’t know much but I pinky swear this dish is yummy.
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Printable recipe for chicken divan below.

Chicken Divan

Yield: 6

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

One of my family's favorite casseroles. Super easy, cheesy and delicious. This is a great one for doubling if you need to take a meal to someone.

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Ingredients

• 1/2 cup mayo
• 1 can cream of chicken soup
• 1/4 to 1/2 cup milk (enough to make it creamy but not soupy)
• 2 cups cooked, cubed chicken
• 1-1/2 to 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 tsp curry powder, or to taste
• 1 package frozen broccoli (florets or chopped, your choice)
• 3 to 4 cups cooked white or brown rice

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Grease a 9x13-inch pan or similar casserole dish.
3. In a large bowl combine mayonnaise, soup, milk, chicken, cheese and curry powder.
4. Cook broccoli according to package directions.
5. In the 9x13-inch pan, layer rice, broccoli and chicken mixture. Top with extra cheese if desired.
6. Bake 350 for about 35 to 40 minutes until heated through and bubbly on top.

 

Mom’s Meatloaf
1 lb ground beef
1 egg
1 can French onion soup
12 to 14 saltines, crushed (or more for a drier meatloaf; I’ve used up to 20)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a regular loaf pan. Mix above ingredients in a large bowl and place in greased pan and bake for 1 hour or until cooked through. This is a very simple yet very yummy meatloaf. It’s a big hit in our family!

What does your family consider comfort food during the winter months? What recipe is a tried and true favorite handed down from your mom or grandmother?