Comfort Food That Does Your Soul Some Serious Good

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Comfort food knows no bounds, and these recipes prove it. Whether it’s the creamy indulgence of Fettuccine Alfredo, the cozy warmth of Homemade Mac and Cheese, or the hearty satisfaction of a Meatloaf Recipe, these dishes resonate—regardless of meal, snack, sweet, savory, baked, boiled, or somewhere in between. From a quick 15 Minute One Pan Creamy Sun-dried Tomato and Basil Gnocchi to the ultimate comfort of Cheesy Baked Meatball Skillet, your tastebuds are in for a treat. And don’t forget the unexpected joy of Tahini Sweet Potato Blondies or the richness of Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse Pie. Click through and get ready for comfort at its finest!

Egg Salad

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This Egg Salad with mayo and yellow mustard is a 4-ingredient wonder, perfect for classic egg salad sandwiches that hit the spot every time.
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Cheesy Baked Meatball Skillet

cheesy baked meatballs in a cast iron skillet
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Cheesy Baked Meatball Skillet is everything you’ve dreamed of—tender meatballs, rich tomato sauce, and gooey melted cheese all in one sizzling, savory dish.
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Breakfast Burger

breakfast burgers on a wooden cutting board.
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Breakfast Burgers loaded with fried eggs, sausage, bacon, and cheese are the ultimate hearty brunch that’ll have you saying goodbye to boring mornings!
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Garlic Mashed Potatoes

These Garlic Mashed Potatoes are simply heavenly! Creamy, richly flavorful and easy to make, they are the ultimate side dish to any meal! Easy enough for weeknight dinners, elegant enough for the holiday table. Vegan-adaptable and GF.
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My fool-proof Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes are rich, creamy, and ready in 30 minutes—perfect for when you need a comforting side that always delivers!
Get the Recipe: Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Canned Salmon Salad

canned salmon salad in a sandwich
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Canned Salmon Salad with lemon and dill is here to steal the show—perfect for sandwiches that are both budget-friendly and bursting with flavor!
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Roasted Potato Salad

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Roasted Potato Salad with egg, mayo, rosemary, and crispy bacon is a flavor-packed side dish that’s perfect for potlucks or anytime you need a crowd-pleaser.
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Fettuccine Alfredo

Fettuccine alfredo
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Fettuccine Alfredo gets a lighter twist with a creamy Parmesan-butter sauce that perfectly coats al dente pasta, making it quick, easy, and totally irresistible.
Get the Recipe: Fettuccine Alfredo

Tahini Sweet Potato Blondies

Plate with a stack of vegan gluten-free tahini sweet potato blondies
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Tahini Sweet Potato Blondies are here to blow your taste buds away—fudgy, caramelly, and loaded with melty chocolate chips for the perfect sweet treat.
Get the Recipe: Tahini Sweet Potato Blondies

Meatloaf Recipe

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Meatloaf Recipe with oats, ground beef, and a tangy ketchup glaze is the ultimate comfort food—classic, hearty, and simply the best meatloaf you’ll ever taste.
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Homemade Mac and Cheese

A white bowl filled with macaroni and cheese, featuring elbow pasta coated in a creamy cheese sauce.
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In under 15 minutes, Homemade Mac and Cheese by Foodie Crush comes together in just two steps to deliver the creamiest, cheesiest comfort food you’ve ever had.
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Homemade Crescent Rolls

Best Homemade Crescent Rolls Recipe
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Homemade Crescent Rolls are light, flaky, and soft—made with just a handful of simple ingredients to elevate any meal to bakery-worthy status.
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15 Minute One Pan Creamy Sun-dried Tomato and Basil Gnocchi

stoneware bowl with creamy sun-dried tomato gnocchi
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In just 15 minutes, Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Gnocchi turns into a rich, decadent dish that you’ll crave over and over again.
Get the Recipe: 15 Minute One Pan Creamy Sun-dried Tomato and Basil Gnocchi

One Pan Sausage Biscuit Gravy Cobbler

Sausage Biscuit Gravy Cobbler in a skillet, next to two bowls
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Sausage Biscuit Gravy Cobbler is the ultimate one-pan breakfast—classic biscuits and gravy with a tasty twist that’s so good, it’s become our go-to for lazy mornings and any day in between!
Get the Recipe: One Pan Sausage Biscuit Gravy Cobbler

Ragu

Overhead image of the best Ragu
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Ragu is a hearty mix of ground beef, Italian sausage, and diced veggies simmered in tomatoes, bringing that authentic Italian kitchen magic straight to your table.
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Sourdough Waffles

Crisp and light, Sourdough Waffles are delicious and SO simple to make using your extra starter. Top w/ Maple-glazed peaches or stone fruit.| www.feastingathome.com
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Got extra sourdough starter? Turn it into Sourdough Waffles—easy, delicious, and packed with that perfect tangy flavor, so you’ll never let that starter go to waste again!
Get the Recipe: Sourdough Waffles

Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad recipe
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Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad is loaded with the creamiest Caesar dressing, a generous sprinkle of Parmesan, and the crunchiest, garlicky breadcrumbs that take it over the top.
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse Pie

Slice of Vegan Chocolate PB Mousse Pie topped with coconut whip, shaved chocolate, and peanuts
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse Pie is a dream come true with its rich chocolate mousse, a salty peanut butter kick, all sitting pretty in a perfectly balanced graham cracker crust.
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Sun Dried Tomato Pasta

Sun dried tomato pasta with spinach and basil.
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Whip up Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta in just over 30 minutes, and you’ll have a creamy, comforting dish that’ll have everyone asking for seconds—and the recipe—before the night’s over!
Get the Recipe: Sun Dried Tomato Pasta

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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