Comfort Food to Cure Your Monday Blues (Or any day that ends in “y”)

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Get ready to cozy up with comfort food that hits all the right spots—whether it’s dinner, sides, or dessert! Imagine sinking your fork into Cozy Bacon Cheeseburger Pot Pie, or how about serving up some Slow Cooker Jalapeño Popper Creamed Corn alongside your favorite dish? If you’re in the mood for something sweet, dive into a slice of Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Pie or enjoy the melt-in-your-mouth magic of Butterscotch Bundt Cake. For those who crave the ultimate pasta indulgence, The Best Fettuccine Alfredo of Your Life and Creamy Tomato Pasta with Chicken are your go-to. Ready to explore? From Brown Butter Snickerdoodles to Moist and Sweet Cornbread, this slideshow has every comfort craving covered!

Slow Cooker Jalapeño Popper Creamed Corn

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Slow Cooker Jalapeño Popper Creamed Corn
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Slow Cooker Jalapeno Popper Creamed Corn is the perfect balance of creamy, spicy goodness. This simple, hands-off side dish brings a little heat with tons of flavor, making it the ideal accompaniment to just about any meal. You’ll love how effortlessly it comes together in the slow cooker!
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Cozy Bacon Cheeseburger Pot Pie

Mouthwatering Cozy Bacon Cheeseburger Pot Pie
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Cozy Bacon Cheeseburger Pot Pie has “comfort food” written all over it. With crispy bacon, melty cheese, and a buttery golden crust, this easy dinner comes together in no time and is perfect for busy weeknights. Plus, it’s kid-approved, so you know it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
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Cozy Baked Apple Slices

Cozy Baked Apple Slices
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Get ready to indulge in these baked apple slices topped with a scoop of ice cream and drizzled with gooey caramel sauce—because who doesn’t love a dessert that’s as cozy as it is sweet? This easy-to-make treat combines the perfect mix of warm, tender apples, creamy ice cream, and rich caramel for the ultimate comfort dessert.
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Ham Gravy and Biscuits

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No Southern breakfast is truly complete without the soul-warming magic of smoky Southern Ham Gravy! This rich, savory sauce is the perfect companion to fluffy, cheesy biscuits and creamy scrambled eggs. Each bite is a little taste of home and comfort, all wrapped up in one delicious plate!

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Roasted Potato Wedges Shawarma Sauce

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These crispy Roasted Potato Wedges are about to get a flavor upgrade! Dipped in a creamy, garlicky shawarma sauce and topped with crumbled feta, they’re the perfect side dish or snack that’s anything but basic. Get ready for a serious taste explosion!
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Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Pie

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Whip up this homemade Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Pie from scratch! With creamy peanut butter, velvety cream cheese, powdered sugar, and rich heavy cream, this silky-smooth dessert is sure to have everyone coming back for more. Perfect for satisfying those peanut butter cravings!
Get the Recipe: Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Pie

The Best Fettuccine Alfredo of Your Life

The Best Fettuccine Alfredo of Your Life
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Forget the rest! This Fettuccine Alfredo recipe is all about pure indulgence! A silky cream sauce wraps around perfectly cooked fettuccine, offering a decadently rich dish that comes together in just 20 minutes. It’s your go-to comfort food, no questions asked!
Get the Recipe: The Best Fettuccine Alfredo of Your Life

Old Fashioned Glazed Cake Donuts

Old Fashioned Glazed Cake Donuts
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Get ready to indulge in a classic Old Fashioned Glazed Donut! With a perfectly baked golden cake donut smothered in a sugary glaze, this sweet treat is sure to hit the spot.
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Cheesy Meatball Pasta Bake

A casserole dish with pasta, meatballs, red sauce, and melted cheese.
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Need a dinner that practically cooks itself? Cheesy Meatball Pasta Bake has you covered! With juicy meatballs, pasta, and a gooey cheese melt that ties it all together, this one-pan meal makes feeding the family easy, delicious, and stress-free.

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Butterscotch Bundt Cake

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Get ready for a showstopper with Butterscotch Bundt Cake. Packed with moist brown sugar goodness and a luscious butterscotch flavor, this cake is the perfect sweet treat for any occasion. It stays fresh for days, so don’t be surprised if it’s gone in a flash—everyone will be begging for the recipe!
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Creamy Lemon Pasta

Creamy Lemon Pasta
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When it comes to pasta, Creamy Lemon Pasta Sauce takes the spotlight. The bright tang of lemon combines perfectly with a rich, creamy base to create a sauce that’s as zesty as it is indulgent. Perfect for when you want something light but luxurious!
Get the Recipe: Creamy Lemon Pasta

Brown Butter Snickerdoodles

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Take your classic snickerdoodles to the next level with Brown Butter Snickerdoodles! By simply browning the butter, these cookies pick up a rich, caramelized flavor that makes each bite a sweet, sophisticated treat. Who knew a little butter could make such a big difference?
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Creamy Tomato Pasta with Chicken

A plate of pasta with tomato-based sauce, topped with sliced grilled chicken and garnished with chopped parsley. A fork rests on the plate's edge.
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Looking for a comforting pasta dish that doesn’t take all night? Creamy Tomato Pasta with Chicken and Spinach comes together in just 30 minutes, with juicy chicken, fresh spinach, and a velvety tomato sauce hugging every piece of linguine.

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Moist and Sweet Cornbread

Moist and Sweet Cornbread
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Homemade Cornbread from Scratch is the perfect sidekick to any meal, with a sweet, fluffy, and moist texture that’ll make you wonder why you ever bothered with a box. Baked to golden perfection, its crispy edges will have you going back for seconds. A little bit of Southern charm in every bite!
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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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