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Nothing makes us travel through time quite like food.

With one bite or smell of a familiar home cooked meal, we are transported down memory lane.

Here are eight foods that remind our readers of their childhoods.

Mother and daughter in kitchen

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And just like those memories, fried chicken doesnt need to be complicated.

Buttermilk, flour, salt, and pepperits a recipe that lets a mothers love shine through.

And plenty of people agreed.

Southern LIving Mamas Fried Chicken draining the chicken on paper towels

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Mouthwatering aromas of spices and slow-cooked chuck roast filled the air, drawing everyone to the dinner table.

Maybe you even enjoyed it the extra-Southern way, withpimento cheesetucked between two pieces of white bread.

Homemade Biscuits and Gravy

This humble yet profound dish has Southern tradition written all over it.

Southern Living Mississippi Pot Roast ready to serve over mashed potatoes

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And the best part is, it could be eaten all hours of the day.

Morning or evening, biscuits and gravy always filled our hearts and bodies with joy.

Either way, this dish made even the coldest winter days feel like a warm hug.

Southern Living Old Fashioned Pancakes flipping the pancakes

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Perfecting Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup Video

biscuits and gravy

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Peanut butter and jelly sandwich

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Kid-Friendly Chicken: Easy Chicken and Dumplings

Deli-roasted chicken, cream of chicken soup, and canned biscuits make a quick-and-tasty version of classic chicken and dumplings.Credit:Beth Dreiling Hontzas

Kraft mac & cheese

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