If you're like me and you're lactose intolerant yet you still eat anything you want, I salute you! If you aren't lactose intolerant and you still eat anything you want, I salute you, too! Now, don't get me wrong, I do eat a salad every now and then, but I love dairy: milk, ice cream, cheese, yogurt, all of it! You may not be able to have these foods every day but if you are on a diet that welcomes a cheat meal now and then or if you need a good comfort food fix, I've got you covered!
1. Fried Macaroni and Cheese
If you live near a Cheesecake Factory, this menu item is not foreign to you. I love Cheesecake Factory and I think I have had these every singe time I've gone! They aren't cheap, like anything else on their menu, but they are so worth it! If you get full easily, prepare to share because they can fill you up fast. It's pretty much the best mac and cheese you've ever had (except my mom's) breaded and fried into four balls. Then, it is topped with parmesan and then all of it sits in marinara sauce. It's a rich must have! Now, if you don't want to spend the money at the Factory or you wanna learn how to make them yourself, click here.
2. Pot Roast Cheese Fries
A sister of the Cheesecake Factory, I had these at Grand Lux Cafe for a friend's birthday and fell in love. They were so good and flavorful and filled me up so fast! I read the description of this app on their menu and didn't think twice!
3. Butter Almond Ice Cream
If you love sweets, this will not disappoint. Don't get scared just because you see the word "butter;" I promise it doesn't taste like straight up butter. This is my favorite ice cream. I had a hard time finding a recipe, but Breyer's has a pretty good recipe, and if not, add some almonds to vanilla bean and you're good to go. One of my favorite places to grab it is at a downtown ice cream parlor where I live.
4. Chick-fil-a Cheese Sauce
Who doesn't like Chick-fil-a? CFA has some pretty good cheese sauce and it goes great with their fries! You should definitely try it if you haven't already.
5. Chicken Won Ton Tacos (with cheese)
I bet that you read the end of the title as a question. In my opinion, Applebee's has average food. If you wanna catch up with some friends and have some boneless wings and chill, it's the spot. One item that isn't too old on their menu is their won ton tacos. They used to have pork but they got rid of them and I'm still depressed over it. Anyways, if I am ever in a bad mood, these cheer me right up. I went away to school and I went out to Applebee's with some friends and the waitress suggested adding cheese. "Cheese you say, on an asian dish?" Yes, and me being the cheese lover that I am, said yes and I wasn't disappointed. Don't knock it until you try it.
6. Tres Leches
The title translates into "three milks". This dessert is a Central American dessert and is simply a sponge cake that is soaked in three different types of milks. I've only ever had it made by friends and it's heaven. I've never had it out at a restaurant, which is fine because it was made with love.
7. Chocolate Chip Cookies
My mom makes the best and I'm sure your mom does, too. You can't go wrong with them as long as you have a glass of milk. I won't put a recipe link because I have faith that you can make them as good as you want them to be, and I refuse to give out my mom's recipe.
8. Chocolate Mousse Cheesecake
Another Factory item. I have experimented with Cheesecake's different, well, cheesecakes, but I absolutely love the chocolate mousse cheesecake. It's the perfect dessert and it's my favorite.
9. Vanilla Bean Frappuccino
I absolutely love Starbucks! I pretty much like every drink that they make. One of my go-to drinks is the Vanilla Bean Frap. In addition to the whipped cream, I ask for toffee nut syrup and caramel drizzle on top and your worries fade away!
10. Gluten-Free Brownies
For my gluten free friends, there is hope. Click here for a recipe from your girl Martha.
Enjoy.
