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Irish soda bread, made in a cast iron skillet with buttermilk, sour cream and caraway seeds, is super simple. Mind, it’s heavy bread and therefore excellent served with soup, stew or any dish where you may need to soak up natural juices or gravy.

Brazilian churrasco consists in a variety of barbecued meat. Brazilian chefs may grill beef steaks, pork tenderloin, chicken, or spicy Brazilian sausage, similar to chorizo. This recipe employs sirloin steak and a dipping sauce.

A hearty soup for the newlyweds is an Italian wedding tradition.

One of those pasta recipes quick and easy to make, but this is a low-fat versions made with plain yogurt.

Healthy and easy. The combination of orange and garlic is surprisingly umami.

Try this recipe for tuna steaks with mango salsa when you want something a little different for grilling.

Trout is very affordable and healthy. Filleted, you avoid the problem of fish bones, and the lemony new potatoes are a perfect complement.

Mac 'n' cheese is pure comfort food. Real, homemade macaroni and cheese can actually be delicious and surprisingly good for you, especially with whole grain pasta. Just take it easy on the cheese and skip the cream.

Healthy, fast and filling, this Mediterranean couscous salad is what you could call healthy comfort food.