There's nothing better than a plateful of hearty, filling fare, such as chicken fried steak or macaroni and cheese to leave your customers feeling satisfied. From Southern fried to Midwest magnificence, here's a classic list of new and old comforting favorites along with a few modern twists.

• Hushpuppies
• Cornbread Squares
• Black Eye Peas
• Pan-Fried Pork Chops
• Blackened Catfish Fillets
• Southern Fried Chicken
• Shoo Fly Pie

• Cinnamon Buns
• Cinnamon Swirl Coffee Cake
• Chicken Noodle Soup
• Boston Clam Chowder
• Chicken & Dumplings
• Meat & Potato Pie
• Boston-Style Baked Beans
• Yorkshire Pudding

• Gourmet Potato Soup
• Creamy Tomato Soup
• Yankee Pot Roast
• Baked Macaroni & Cheese
• Chicken Pot Pie
• Meat Loaf
• Old Fashioned Beef Stew
• Creamy Rice Pudding

• Biscuits & Gravy
• Beef Brisket
• Texas-Style Chicken Fried Steak
• Barbecue Ribs
• Fried Fish with Beer Batter
• Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
• Corn Souffle
• Crunchy French Apple Pie
• Blackberry Cobbler