Sunday Dinners: Chocolate Lava Cakes by Leah

Sunday Dinners: Chocolate Lava Cakes by Leah

Today's decadent college comfort food is brought to you by Leah Bright, one of my best college friends and consistent provider of delicious snacks. Our group of friends would often gather in the evenings and Leah would cook various treats.

These individual chocolate lava cakes are particularly nice on cold evenings with warm drinks... perfect for winter Sundays.

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Sunday Dinners: Shrimp sauté by Aunt Mish

Sunday Dinners: Shrimp sauté by Aunt Mish

In addition to a traditional lineup of college comfort food, my Aunt Mish provided a range of recipes entitled "Meals to Impress Girls." These were originally intended for her two sons, and provided to me and my sister with the assumption that the fancier-than-comfort food would be just as impressive to any likely guys. I've had reports that this Hoisin and Citrus Shrimp Sauté has proved effective on at least one occasion.

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Sunday Dinners: Chili and Chips by Aunt Mish

Sunday Dinners: Chili and Chips by Aunt Mish

Today's Sunday Dinner is perfect for the cold weather. It's a recipe for someone longing for a simple American classic: a messy bowl of delicious chili with a bonus crunch at the end. Aunt Mish sent this recipe to college with her two sons, and I can only imagine it was a popular one with the carnivores student population on cold November Sundays. Enjoy!  

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Sunday Dinners: Pork and potatoes by Aunt Mish

Sunday Dinners: Pork and potatoes by Aunt Mish

I learned to feed myself in college. Previously, my parents had supplied the meals. I could make pasta and sandwiches but that was about it. Those early attempts at cooking, combined with the ambition to share Sunday meals with friends, has led to the idea for this weekly blog post: the Sunday Dinners Comfort Food. Each week I’ll be sharing one recipe from a friend or family member. Best of luck, and enjoy!

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