43 Spring Comfort Food Recipes

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43 Spring Comfort Food Recipes2/43 Pork Loin with Strawberry-Rhubarb Chutney Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 10 servings (1-3/4 cups sauce) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love strawberry rhubarb pie, so I thought the same flavor combination could work as a chutney—and it does! It makes a delicious and festive accompaniment to a succulent pork roast. The chutney can be made a day ahead and kept in the refrigerator. —Deborah Biggs, Omaha, Nebraska Nutrition Facts: 4 ounces cooked pork with 3 tablespoons chutney: 243 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 277mg

sodium, 13g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 27g protein

sodium, 13g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 fruit, 1/2 fat. 3/43 Asparagus Tuna Noodle Casserole 1 Review Asparagus Tuna Noodle Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 hours 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I updated a traditional tuna casserole using fresh asparagus and asparagus soup. This is so different and so delicious. Use frozen asparagus when fresh is not in season. —Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 338 calories, 15g fat (6g saturated fat), 44mg cholesterol, 1110mg sodium, 30g

carbohydrate (5g sugars, 5g fiber), 22g protein

carbohydrate (5g sugars, 5g fiber), 22g protein. 4/43 Lemon & Thyme Roasted Chicken 1 Review Lemon & Thyme Roasted Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 55 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love lemon and thyme together so I decided to roast a chicken with that combo. The seasoning is simple, and the meat comes out moist and tender. —Pam Nelson, Beaverton, Oregon 5/43 Chicken Stroganoff 14 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Paprika Chicken Stroganoff Recipe photo by Kristina Vanni for Taste of Home Total Time 50 min

Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Stroganoff is such a comfort food. While traditionally a beef dish, it can easily be adapted for other proteins, and it is just as delicious. With this creamy chicken stroganoff, I get to enjoy all the lovely sauciness with the benefits of the lighter white meat. —Leo Lo, Norfolk, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1-2/3 cups: 505 calories, 24g fat (12g saturated fat), 133mg cholesterol, 874mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 33g protein. 6/43 Strawberry Jam Cake 18 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 30 min Servings 16

Every year I make it for a cake raffle we have at work for Relay for Life

servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I need a cake for a special occasion, this strawberry jam cake is my go-to recipe. Every year I make it for a cake raffle we have at work for Relay for Life. It has raised a lot of money for a very good cause. —Tammy Urbina, Warner Robins, Georgia Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 586 calories, 21g fat (13g saturated fat), 58mg cholesterol, 331mg sodium, 97g carbohydrate (74g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein. 7/43 Rosemary Beef Roast over Cheesy Polenta 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Rosemary Braised Beef with Polenta Recipe

This is true comfort food

photo by Taste of Home Total Time 7 hours 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love beef roast in the slow cooker, and it’s fun to pair it with something a little different than potatoes! This is true comfort food. —Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grove, Utah Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 471 calories, 25g fat (11g saturated fat), 130mg cholesterol, 1216mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 39g protein. 8/43 Favorite Fruit Salad 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 14 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe

They always ask for this salad when they’re here for dinner

Creator: I spend a lot of time in the kitchen, especially when our four children and nine grandchildren come to visit. They always ask for this salad when they’re here for dinner. —Doris Dion, Lake Ozark, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 96 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 93mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein. 9/43 Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Hearty Meatless Shepherd’s Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Mushrooms, carrots, celery, peas and

potatoes pack this full-flavored meal-maker

potatoes pack this full-flavored meal-maker. In fact, you’ll never even miss the meat. It’s that rich and satisfying!—Kim Hammond, Kingwood, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 223 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 753mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 6g fiber), 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1 starch, 1 lean meat, 1 fat. 10/43 Spring Essence Soup with Pistou 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 45 min Servings 6 servings (1-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I went outside the last part of April and picked what I had available in the garden. I

found oregano, leeks, asparagus and rhubarb

found oregano, leeks, asparagus and rhubarb. This became the base for an essence-of-spring recipe. The rhubarb adds a citrus flavor; which is balanced by the nutty, earthy pistou. It is truly a layering of flavors. —Laurie Bock, Lynden, Washington Nutrition Facts: 1 cup with 1 teaspoon pistou: 147 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 601mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat. 11/43 Cherry Tomato Pasta with Avocado Sauce 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the

But the guilt-free sauce is dairy-free with a rich texture

Recipe Creator: This creamy pasta dish feels indulgent without being overly rich, thanks to its heart-healthy avocado pasta sauce! The flavorful avocado and spinach sauce is so smooth and thick, you will think cream is hiding in there. But the guilt-free sauce is dairy-free with a rich texture. —Julie Peterson, Crofton, Maryland Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 314 calories, 18g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 125mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 5g fiber), 9g protein. 12/43 Lemon Lover’s Pound Cake 47 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe

Creator: Everyone raves about this pretty dessert—and it sure doesn’t last long with my family. It also freezes beautifully, so why not make two and pop one into the freezer for another day? —Annettia Mounger, Kansas City, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 658 calories, 26g fat (15g saturated fat), 146mg cholesterol, 286mg sodium, 101g carbohydrate (76g sugars, 1g fiber), 8g protein. 13/43 Coconut Chicken and Shrimp 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I was looking for a fun, easy weeknight dinner based on our favorite shrimp dish

that was healthier than fast food

that was healthier than fast food. This has become a favorite! —Susan Seymour, Valatie, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 659 calories, 31g fat (14g saturated fat), 123mg cholesterol, 735mg sodium, 69g carbohydrate (39g sugars, 4g fiber), 29g protein. 14/43 Pesto Hamburgers 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Purchase pre-shaped patties in the meat section of your local grocery store. Nutrition Facts: 1 burger: 716 calories, 45g fat (17g saturated fat), 161mg cholesterol, 779mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 51g protein. 15/43 California Chicken Club

Pizza Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Inspired by the California Club pizza from California Pizza Kitchen, I decided to whip up my own version. It’s loaded with tons of fresh veggies, so that means it has to be good for you, right? —Robert Pickart, Chicago, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 2 pieces: 612 calories, 30g fat (7g saturated fat), 51mg cholesterol, 859mg sodium, 59g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 5g fiber), 29g protein. 16/43 Rhubarb-Apricot Barbecued Chicken 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour Servings

When I found ruby red stalks in the store, I created this recipe for them

6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Springtime brings back memories of rhubarb that grew beside my childhood home. When I found ruby red stalks in the store, I created this recipe for them. My family gives this a big thumbs up. —Laurie Hudson, Westville, Florida Nutrition Facts: 2 chicken drumsticks with 1/3 cup sauce: 469 calories, 19g fat (5g saturated fat), 126mg cholesterol, 1801mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 1g fiber), 39g protein. 17/43 Portobello Risotto with Mascarpone 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 45 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Portobello mushrooms add a beefy flavor to this creamy classic

Portobello mushrooms add a beefy flavor to this creamy classic. Each serving is topped with soft, buttery mascarpone cheese, which makes it extra special. —Carmella Ryan, Rockville Centre, New York Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup risotto mixture with 1 heaping tablespoon marscarpone cheese: 350 calories, 21g fat (10g saturated fat), 51mg cholesterol, 393mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein. 18/43 Gooey Lemon Rolls Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 45 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My mother made these hard-to-resist rolls when I was young. I always warm up after having one, and

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