How to Use comfort food in a Sentence

comfort food

noun
  • Pot roast and fried chicken are my favorite comfort foods.
  • My comfort food is pasta and a huge salad with olive oil and lemon.
    Ying Chu, Marie Claire, 6 July 2021
  • In the old days, buffets and Western comfort foods were de rigueur.
    Mary Holland, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2024
  • Then, the family heads home for some comfort food, chicken and shells.
    Washington Post, 26 June 2021
  • Some comfort food is on the menu and the Zojirushi tabletop cooker comes out.
    Bon Appétit, 18 Oct. 2024
  • The low-key eatery is beloved for its comfort food, particularly its burgers.
    Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 15 Oct. 2024
  • The popular chef reimagines comfort food with more than 100 personal recipes.
    The California Independent Booksellers Alliance, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
  • Use your fresh ribbons of squash in zucchini alfredo, a lighter take on the cheesy Italian comfort food, or tossed with marinara and meatballs.
    Casey Barber, CNN, 2 Aug. 2021
  • Chef Cody Thomasson combines his classical training with his love of comfort food to create dishes that bring the best of both worlds.
    Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 22 June 2021
  • Reichman, a 47-year-old scientist who studies pollution, cracked open a can of tomato soup and baked a sheet of scones as comfort food.
    Washington Post, 2 Aug. 2021
  • Centered in comfort food and classic cocktails, the restaurant isn’t transcendent or challenging.
    Soleil Ho, San Francisco Chronicle, 24 June 2021
  • So many viewers come to Virgin River as a comfort food thing, was there any concern that having a cancer storyline might be too heavy?
    Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 10 July 2021
  • Next Phaze Cafe & Lounge, which opened in 2017 and serves elevated takes on comfort food staples.
    Christina Tkacik, baltimoresun.com, 20 July 2021
  • Daryl Hall & John Oates are betting that a show full of hits may be the perfect musical comfort food to help fans acclimate to big-venue concerts once more.
    Gary Graff, Billboard, 24 June 2021
  • First timers become regulars thanks to its high quality coffee and memorable takes on classic comfort food like French fries and banana bread French toast.
    Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2021
  • At Black Bougié & Vegán, comfort food (potato skins, baked ziti), healthful salads, and Jamaican dishes share space on the menu.
    BostonGlobe.com, 13 July 2021
  • Green, who operates the restaurant with his wife, Shana. describes the menu as Southern comfort food that’s sophisticated but approachable.
    La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2024
  • It’s a simmered comfort food, good as a main and fine on the side.
    Alex Moshakis, New York Times, 1 Nov. 2022
  • Mac and cheese is a comfort food that rarely fails to please.
    Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 14 July 2024
  • Julianne Moore is a staunch hater of one of the world’s most beloved comfort foods.
    Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 18 Dec. 2023
  • It’s cozy comfort food that’s easy enough to prepare on any night of the week.
    Kate Merker, Good Housekeeping, 10 Aug. 2021
  • There’s a good mix of health-conscious and comfort food.
    Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2021
  • Any of the books in this column will fit the bill, but this is a good chance to squeeze in some more comfort food.
    John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 23 Apr. 2022
  • Enjoy comfort food On to the eating, but how to choose?
    Chelsea Conaboy, New York Times, 20 June 2024
  • On paper, the series aims to be small-screen comfort food that will please dads the world over.
    Tim Grierson, Chron, 7 Nov. 2022
  • Dexter is the comfort food; Michael is the guy, for the original fans.
    Danielle Turchiano, Variety, 7 Nov. 2021
  • The soup is a complete meal and has always been my comfort food.
    Marc Myers, WSJ, 11 Jan. 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
  • Might a bowl of soup just be the ultimate comfort food?
    Maureen O'Hare, CNN, 8 Jan. 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

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