How to Use comfort food in a Sentence

comfort food

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  • Pot roast and fried chicken are my favorite comfort foods.
  • It’s a simmered comfort food, good as a main and fine on the side.
    — Alex Moshakis, New York Times, 1 Nov. 2022
  • Julianne Moore is a staunch hater of one of the world’s most beloved comfort foods.
    — Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 18 Dec. 2023
  • On paper, the series aims to be small-screen comfort food that will please dads the world over.
    — Tim Grierson, Chron, 7 Nov. 2022
  • Shirley likes retro and comfort food recipes that are easy to whip-up when cooking at home.
    — Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2022
  • Green Chile Mac Hard times call for comfort food, and mac and cheese is always a safe bet.
    — Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 21 Feb. 2024
  • To complement the chicken and BBQ, most of the menu will be Southern comfort food.
    — Paris Wolfe, cleveland, 5 Jan. 2023
  • And what's better comfort food than a quick and easy Brunswick stew?
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2023
  • Lasagna, burgers, and pad Thai are just a few of the comfort foods that can bring joy to the table after a long day.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Feb. 2024
  • Learn how to make Hoppin' John, and find your new favorite kind of comfort food.
    — Paige Grandjean, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2023
  • It's got the best blend of fresh ingredients and easy comfort food.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Aug. 2022
  • Stop for comfort food at the Secesh Stage Stop, where the walls flutter with dollar bills.
    — Jennifer Prince, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2024
  • The restaurant brought comfort food, cocktails, and a cozy patio with fire pits.
    — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 22 Jan. 2023
  • First Squares Food Tour tuck into cottage pie, a hearty comfort food sure to warm you up on a rainy day.
    — Tracey Teo, ajc, 21 July 2022
  • Aside from being one of the greatest comfort foods ever, here's what else the mighty bean has going for it.
    — Melissa Breyer, Treehugger, 10 Aug. 2023
  • Be warned, like most delicious comfort food, this is not health food.
    — Dana McMahan, The Courier-Journal, 27 Sep. 2022
  • The 80-seat restaurant, named for her daughter, will serve comfort food and cocktails.
    — Kara Baskin, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Feb. 2023
  • Head to the vegan comfort food café and its bright, airy dining room for breakfast or lunch.
    — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2024
  • Most people who grow up in Hawaii consider Spam to be their comfort food.
    — Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 8 Aug. 2023
  • Highball & Harvest serves comfort food and pub fare in style.
    — Roger Sands, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2022
  • Then there’s a full section of baked goods, and shelves all over the store laden with both Jewish delicacies and comfort foods.
    — John Carucci, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2023
  • Meat-and-three is the ultimate comfort food, meant for folks who like to fill their plates with hearty and satisfying fare.
    — Mary Colurso | McOlurso@al.com, al, 10 July 2023
  • The tasting menus offer comfort food and local fruits—all with a gourmet finish.
    — Audrey Phoon, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Nov. 2023
  • This lighter twist on comfort food uses lean ground turkey and cooks in a single skillet.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 24 July 2023
  • Eating comfort food in soft pants while wrapped in a giant blanket.
    — Carina Finn, Bon Appétit, 7 Feb. 2024
  • One of the best things about this all-in-one emergency kit is the comfort food, with meals including mac and cheese, and pasta with chicken.
    — Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 2 June 2022
  • Tasting flights pair seamlessly with the menu that's heavy on top-notch comfort food and bar classics.
    — Jessica Ritz, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2022
  • Come to shop or indulge in the comfort food (burgers, stews, and whoopie pies included).
    — Emily Cappiello, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2023
  • This fast-casual eatery on the south shore of Kinder Lake serves Texas comfort food, salads and drinks, including beer and wine.
    — Robin Soslow, Chron, 28 Jan. 2023
  • But with all this intriguing comfort food, nobody seemed to be too upset about it.
    — Andi Berlin, The Arizona Republic, 28 Oct. 2022

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