Living in France food rises high on the food chain of importance. It is trite to say the food is good in France. It’s like saying the obvious. But no matter how good the food is in France expats have their nation specific comfort foods. It’s one of the reasons the services provided online by the magazine Southern Living is one who’s tweets I follow. I love southern cooking. I have a family filled of great and wonderful southern cooks, halleleujah, amen, PTL!

I have lived a major portion of my life in the South, sweet Dixieland. Part of my family originates in this cultural rich area of America. Don’t believe all the stereotypes the people of the South are a great and grand people. The food traditions steep in the simplicity and the majesty of the region. Food, uhmmmmm southern comfort, I can smell the delicious fragrances just thinking about sitting at any of my family or neighbors’ tables.

Pizza Spaghetti Casserole

Destined to become your expat 3rd culture kids' new favorite meal

Today Southern Living tweeted 20 one-dish dinners. They may be just the recipe for any homesick US expat or an adventuresome international needing a quick but delicious change in menu. While life is laid back and alot slower in France than in the USA, saving time in the kitchen is still valued. Perhaps even the fastidious French or other international gourmet taste bud might find these 20 recipes worth a try. They’re expat friendly so tell us what you think especially my friends in the gastronomic capital of France, lovely luscious Lyon.