15 Sweet and Savory Comfort Food Recipes for the Soul

Jenny deRemer

Apr 25, 2025

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Clear your calendar and cancel your salad plans—these comfort food recipes are here to bring joy back to your plate. We’re talking Chicken-Fried Chicken with Creamy Country Gravy that’ll make you forget your own name, Slow Cooker Chicken Nachos built for indulging, and Honey-Soy Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry bringing the perfect mix of sweet, salty, and saucy. Craving carbs? Crispy Smashed Potato Salad and Beer Cheese Muffins are ready to ruin your self-control in the best way. And for dessert? Let’s just say S’mores Berry Tart and German Chocolate Cake didn’t show up to play. This isn’t just food—it’s a delicious intervention!

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Chicken-Fried Chicken with Creamy Country Gravy

A breaded, fried piece of chicken topped with gravy, placed on a mound of mashed potatoes on a decorative plate; a fork and knife are beside the plate.
Image Credit: Not Entirely Average

Chicken-Fried Chicken with Creamy Country Gravy is crispy, golden perfection smothered in rich, velvety gravy—just like comfort food should be. It’s Southern fried goodness, served hot and saucy.

To learn more: Chicken-Fried Chicken with Creamy Country Gravy

Honey-Soy Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

A plate of white rice topped with stir-fried beef, broccoli, and onions in a savory sauce, garnished with green broccoli florets.
Image Credit: Kylee Cooks

Honey-Soy Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry mixes savory and sweet with tender beef, crisp broccoli, and that perfect honey-soy glaze. It’s a stir fry that’s quick, easy, and way too tasty to resist.

To learn more: Honey-Soy Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

Slow Cooker Chicken Nachos

A platter of cheesy chicken nachos topped with shredded chicken and melted cheese, surrounded by tortilla chips on a wooden table.
Image Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker

Slow Cooker Chicken Nachos are the ultimate hands-off snack—tender chicken, melted cheese, and all your favorite toppings piled high on crispy chips. Just set it, forget it, and dig in.

To learn more: Slow Cooker Chicken Nachos

Crispy Smashed Potato Salad

A bowl of creamy potato salad garnished with green onions, with lemon in the background and a side of chopped green onions.
Image Credit: Xoxo Bella

Crispy Smashed Potato Salad takes your usual potato salad to the next level—crispy edges, creamy centers, and a tangy dressing that ties it all together. It’s the side dish everyone will be fighting over.

To learn more: Crispy Smashed Potato Salad

Apple Galette

A freshly baked apple galette, sliced and topped with cinnamon and slivered almonds, surrounded by apples and a dusting of flour.
Image Credit: Baking A Moment

Apple Galette is like a rustic apple pie with a laid-back, buttery twist—flaky, golden crust with sweet, caramelized apples peeking out. Simple elegance in every bite.

To learn more: Apple Galette

Southern Oven-Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Herb Crust

Sliced roast pork arranged on a white plate, accompanied by a jar of yellow fruit sauce with a spoon placed nearby
Image Credit: Not Entirely Average

Southern Oven-Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Herb Crust brings juicy, tender meat with a crispy, flavorful crust—perfectly seasoned and roasted to golden perfection. It’s Southern comfort with a gourmet twist.

To learn more: Southern Oven-Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Herb Crust

Slow Cooker Shrimp Boil

A delicious seafood boil with shrimp, sausage, corn, and lemon, garnished with parsley, served in a white dish on a blue checkered cloth.
Image Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker

Slow Cooker Shrimp Boil is a seafood feast made easy—shrimp, sausage, corn, and potatoes all swimming in a zesty, flavorful broth. Just toss it in and let the slow cooker do its magic.

To learn more: Slow Cooker Shrimp Boil

Baked Pork Chops With Blue Cheese Crust

A plated meal featuring a crispy breaded pork chop, green beans, and a slice of toasted bread on a white plate.
Image Credit: Kylee Cooks

Baked Pork Chops with Blue Cheese Crust takes tender pork to new heights—crispy, tangy blue cheese pairs perfectly with the juicy meat for a bite that’s bold and unforgettable. Dinner just got fancy.

To learn more: Baked Pork Chops With Blue Cheese Crust

Kimchi Fried Rice

A black bowl filled with fried rice topped with a sunny-side-up egg, sliced green onions, and black sesame seeds, with chopsticks beside it.
Image Credit: Xoxo Bella

Kimchi Fried Rice brings bold, tangy flavors to the table—spicy kimchi, savory rice, and a fried egg on top make this dish a quick, satisfying masterpiece. It’s a flavorful fusion that packs a punch!

To learn more: Kimchi Fried Rice

S’mores Berry Tart

A beautifully arranged fruit tart topped with raspberries and blueberries, dusted with powdered sugar, on a white pedestal plate.
Image Credit: Baking A Moment

S’mores Berry Tart combines the campfire classic with a fruity twist—crunchy graham cracker crust, gooey marshmallows, and fresh berries all layered into one sweet treat. It’s the dessert you didn’t know you needed!

To learn more: S’mores Berry Tart

Caramel Frosting Recipe

A creamy caramel cake on a white pedestal, with a slice removed, revealing its soft, moist layers and a drizzle of caramel sauce.
Image Credit: Lil’ Luna

Caramel Frosting Recipe takes sweetness to a whole new level—rich, buttery caramel that’s perfect for slathering on cakes, cupcakes, or even just licking off a spoon. It’s melt-in-your-mouth magic.

To learn more: Caramel Frosting Recipe

Slow Cooker Italian Pot Roast

A plate of slow-cooked beef, tender carrots, and roasted potatoes garnished with parsley, set against a rustic background.
Image Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker

Slow Cooker Italian Pot Roast brings melt-in-your-mouth tenderness with a savory Italian twist—herbs, tomatoes, and a slow-cooked roast that falls apart with just a fork. It’s Sunday dinner, simplified.

To learn more: Slow Cooker Italian Pot Roast

Easy Ground Beef Enchiladas Recipe

A close-up of cheesy beef enchiladas topped with sour cream and fresh cilantro, served with lime wedges on a white plate.
Image Credit: Kylee Cooks

Easy Ground Beef Enchiladas Recipe wraps up seasoned beef, gooey cheese, and a zesty sauce in soft tortillas for a dinner that’s quick, tasty, and totally satisfying. No fuss, all flavor!

To learn more: Easy Ground Beef Enchiladas Recipe

Beer Cheese Muffins

A stack of cheesy muffins garnished with chives on a wooden board, with butter and a beer bottle in the background.
Image Credit: Xoxo Bella

Beer Cheese Muffins are the savory snack you never knew you needed—cheesy, fluffy, with just a hint of beer for that extra oomph. Perfect for dipping or just devouring on their own!

To learn more: Beer Cheese Muffins

German Chocolate Cake Recipe

A slice of German chocolate cake with rich chocolate layers and coconut-pecan frosting sits on a white plate, with a white checked cloth in the background.
Image Credit: Lil’ Luna

German Chocolate Cake Recipe by Lil’ Luna layers rich, fudgy cake with a sweet coconut-pecan filling that’s pure dessert heaven. It’s a slice of indulgence with a touch of Southern charm.

To learn more: German Chocolate Cake Recipe

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About Jenny deRemer

I am a Charleston, South Carolina-based culinary novice, an ardent authority on all things travel, a designer by trade, and the creator of Not Entirely Average. I have a weakness for farmers' markets, delight in adventures way off the beaten path, enjoy documenting my many moods through photography, and have been known to conquer the occasional yard sale with gusto!

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