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The HuffPost Taste Instagram account has revealed that our readers are deeply into the idea of comfort food at the start of this new year. January is typically a month defined by humanity’s sudden interest in salads and smoothies, but not after the year we’ve just had. This month, the most-loved recipes are salty, deep-fried, creamy or intensely rich.
At one point in January, we prompted a frank conversation about “30-minute meals” in our comments section. When we shared Half Baked Harvest’s recipe for 30-Minute Creamy Thai Turmeric Chicken and Noodles, we asked followers whether that time frame was realistic, and one singular sentiment was echoed in most of the answers:
“Multiply the suggested time by 4 and I’m usually in that ballpark. 🐌”
“😂 at least double + 15 minutes (wine sipping time).”
“I have to read it several times so let’s say 40-50 minutes”
No matter how slow you are in the kitchen, we think you’ll love the 10 recipes below just as much as our Instagram followers did. Take a look and get cooking!
10. Cajun Clam Chowder
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9. Dark Chocolate Almond Butter Cups
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8. Baked Chicken Parmesan
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7. Buttermilk Fried Chicken
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6. Sweet and Spicy Seasoned Crackers
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5. ‘My All-Time Favourite Carrot Cake Recipe’
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4. Healthier Homemade Crunchwrap Supreme
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3. Creamy Balsamic Chicken Breast
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2. The Best Dark Chocolate Brownie Pie
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1. 30-Minute Creamy Thai Turmeric Chicken and Noodles
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