25 Comfort Foods All West Coasters Know

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25 Comfort Foods All West Coasters Know2/25 Cioppino 30 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cioppino Recipe Recipe photo by Christine Ma for Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 40 min Servings 8 servings (2-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: If you’re looking for a great seafood recipe for your slow cooker, this classic fish stew is just the ticket. It’s brimming with clams, crab, fish and shrimp, and it is fancy enough to be an elegant meal. —Lisa Moriarty, Wilton, New Hampshire Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 205 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 125mg cholesterol, 483mg sodium,

15g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 29g protein

15g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable. 3/25 Homemade Fry Bread 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 35 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Crispy, doughy and totally delicious, this fry bread is fantastic with nearly any sweet or savory topping you can think of. We love it with a little butter, a drizzle of honey and a squeeze of lemon. —Thelma Tyler, Dragoon, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 124 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 234mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber),

3g protein

3g protein. 4/25 Chile Colorado Burritos 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chile Colorado Burritos Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 35 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I was growing up in Southern California, this was one of my favorite Mexican dishes. It’s hard to find now that I live in the Midwest—except in my kitchen! —Kelly McCulley, Des Moines, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 1 burrito (calculated without beans): 414 calories, 19g fat (8g saturated fat), 86mg cholesterol, 889mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 3g fiber), 31g protein. 5/25 Almost It’s-It

You’ll discover why this treat is so popular in San Francisco

Ice Cream Sandwiches 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 55 min Servings 7 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You’ll discover why this treat is so popular in San Francisco. It’s snack heaven—ice cream, delicious oatmeal cookies and a touch of chocolate. Swap the vanilla ice cream for your favorite flavor. —Jacyn Siebert, San Francisco, California Nutrition Facts: 1 ice cream sandwich: 580 calories, 29g fat (16g saturated fat), 86mg cholesterol, 364mg sodium, 74g carbohydrate (50g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein. 6/25 Pacific Northwest Pickled Shrimp Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings

12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This refreshing recipe is one of my husband’s favorites. I like to serve the sweet-sour pickled shrimp when we’re entertaining. People say it’s addictive! —Kathy Wright, Highland, California Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 169 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 92mg cholesterol, 267mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 13g protein. 7/25 Oregon’s Best Marionberry Pie 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Oregon’s Best Marionberry Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 35 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I believe Marionberries make

the best berry pie in the world

the best berry pie in the world. And when you add some cream cheese and flavorings, you’ll be making the best even better! —Frances Benthin, Scio, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 572 calories, 30g fat (15g saturated fat), 61mg cholesterol, 478mg sodium, 71g carbohydrate (39g sugars, 4g fiber), 6g protein. 8/25 Utah Buttermilk Scones 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Best Utah Scones Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Buttermilk makes these classic Utah scones so delightful that you’ll most likely eat too many. The texture is

light and airy and the taste is delightful

light and airy and the taste is delightful. It’s a family favorite we eat often. Don’t forget the honey butter—it’s the perfect addition to the perfect scone. —Nichole Jones, Pleasant Grove, Utah Nutrition Facts: 1 scone: 184 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 116mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 9/25 Vegan Apple Pie 23 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This pie won grand champion in the Apple Pie category at the 1992 Okanogan County Fair. The pie looks traditional,

but homemade filling gives it a different flair and a terrific taste

but homemade filling gives it a different flair and a terrific taste. —Dolores Scholz, Tonasket, Washington Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 496 calories, 23g fat (14g saturated fat), 60mg cholesterol, 351mg sodium, 69g carbohydrate (35g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein. 10/25 Chipotle Lime Corn Cobs 6 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Chipotle Lime Corn Cobs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: In Mexico, grilled corn sometimes comes slathered in mayonnaise, rolled in grated cheese, and served with lime and chili powder. This is my family’s take

on the dish, with our own flavor enhancements

on the dish, with our own flavor enhancements. —Carolyn Kumpe, El Dorado, California Nutrition Facts: 1 ear of corn: 289 calories, 18g fat (3g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 240mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 7g protein. 11/25 Herb Grilled Salmon 15 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Creamy Herb Grilled Salmon Recipe photo by Leticia Almeida for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I have a huge herb garden and love using herbs in almost everything I cook. Living in the Pacific Northwest, we eat a lot of wild-caught

salmon, so I use fresh herbs in this moist and delicious grilled recipe

salmon, so I use fresh herbs in this moist and delicious grilled recipe. On cooler days, bake it instead. —Michelle Glassmeyer Wunsch, Bothell, Washington Nutrition Facts: 3 ounces cooked salmon: 325 calories, 25g fat (7g saturated fat), 79mg cholesterol, 379mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 20g protein. 12/25 Cobb Salad 18 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved JIM WIELAND For Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 6 servings (1-1/4 cups dressing) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Made on the fly by Hollywood restaurateur Bob Cobb in 1937, the Cobb salad is a world-famous American dish. Here’s

a fresh take, with all the original appeal and an extra special presentation

a fresh take, with all the original appeal and an extra special presentation. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 575 calories, 52g fat (8g saturated fat), 147mg cholesterol, 1171mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 5g fiber), 20g protein. 13/25 Utah Funeral Potatoes 13 Reviews Creamy Hash Brown Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This versatile side dish is so good with grilled steak, and is delicious with other meats as well. A creamy cheese sauce and crunchy topping make this potato casserole

popular for family dinners and potlucks

popular for family dinners and potlucks. —Teresa Stutzman, Adair, Oklahoma. In the time of grief, console your loved ones with these funeral desserts. Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 663 calories, 43g fat (27g saturated fat), 125mg cholesterol, 1359mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 19g protein. 14/25 Pork Chile Verde 22 Reviews Contest Winner Pork Chile Verde Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 55 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Pork slowly stews with jalapenos, onion, green enchilada sauce and spices in this flavor-packed Mexican dish. It’s wonderful on its own

or stuffed in a warm tortilla with sour cream, grated cheese or olives on the side. —Kimberly Burke, Chico, California Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 345 calories, 18g fat (4g saturated fat), 102mg cholesterol, 545mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 35g protein. 15/25 Thai Takeout Fried Rice 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pineapple Shrimp Fried Rice Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband often ordered pineapple fried rice at Thai restaurants, so I surprised him by tweaking some similar recipes to come up with

a version that’s both simple and delicious

a version that’s both simple and delicious. —Bonnie Brien, Pacific Grove, California Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 491 calories, 18g fat (3g saturated fat), 138mg cholesterol, 513mg sodium, 54g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 5g fiber), 28g protein. 16/25 Sufganiyot 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved JOSH RINK FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 40 min Servings 1-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Sufganiyot are believed to have first come from Spain, adapted from a similar treat, the sopaipilla. Others say the sopaipilla was borrowed from the Jews. Either way, as a tradition, these Hanukkah doughnuts are an easy one to

adopt, especially with this delicious sufganiyot recipe

adopt, especially with this delicious sufganiyot recipe. —David Feder, Buffalo Grove, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 filled doughnut: 133 calories, 4g fat (0 saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 5mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 17/25 The Ultimate Fish Tacos 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved The Ultimate Fish Tacos Recipe photo by Leticia Almeida for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe is my favorite meal to prepare. Adding my own personal touch to the marinade makes my fish tacos pop with flavor. I warm corn tortillas

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