Comfort food

Is there anything better on a chilly winter day than a bowl of hearty French Onion Soup topped with melty cheese?

Add a touch o' the Irish to your mac and cheese! Guinness and Dublin cheddar turn an American comfort food classic into Irish mac and cheese.

This post is sponsored by Rainier Fruit. As always, all opinions are my own.  Thinly sliced honeycrisp apples add a sweet twist to classic grilled cheese. They are paired here with gouda, but cheddar would be delicious, too. 

This comforting baked butternut squash mac and cheese with apples and bacon will up your body and soul on any chilly fall evening. 

Braised short ribs become fall-off-the-bone tender in a mixture of red wine, beef stock, and garlic. Serve over mashed potatoes for a true comfort meal.