The Best Comfort Food Recipes to Curl Up With

We all need a warm hug in the form of some good food once in a while. Whether you're having some down time or deserve a treat, luckily, Planet Eat has a variety of delicious, easy to follow video recipes to help satisfy your craving for comfort foods showcased by professional chefs. Sign up to Planet Eat’s online platform for a free, 30-day trial today. 

What does Comfort Food really mean?

Comfort Food is usually recognised as a type of food which is high in calories or carbs and is quick and simple to make. The type of food that is typically categorised as comfort food include pizza, chocolate, pies and chips, in other words, the food types that aren't always the best for you. There is a huge variety of Comfort Food across the globe, and each dish varies from one person to another. It is usually recognised as nostalgic, typically relating to a culture or memory.

Why do we crave Comfort Food?

We typically relate Comfort Food with nostalgia, and when we're feeling in need of a boost in positivity it is natural to reach for those foods we relate to those happy memories.

It is suggested through studies that eating food high in fat, sugar or salt activates the brain's reward system, meaning that certain types of food will trigger positive response and moods once consumed. This is another reason as to why we reach for comfort foods.

These tasty comfort food recipes are guaranteed to satisfy your food cravings. For more recipes like these, simply browse Planet Eat’s other online masterclasses and subscribe today for a free 30-day trial. 

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