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Published 2016
The phrase “meat and potatoes” stands for everything that’s good. Who doesn’t want to be besties with at least one meat-and-potatoes kinda guy? For centuries, a nutritious meal was defined by roasted meat for strength and tubers for energy. As cooking evolved, so did this basic meal. Meat and potatoes were transformed into classic comfort foods like shepherd’s pie and meatloaf with mashed potatoes—then pub menus and food trucks gave us sexy, multiple-napkin, shareable eats like stuffed pota