comfort food
US /ˈkʌm.fərt ˌfuːd/
UK /ˈkʌm.fərt ˌfuːd/
1.
food that provides a feeling of well-being, often associated with childhood or home cooking
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After a long day, a bowl of mac and cheese is my ultimate comfort food.
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For many, chicken noodle soup is the quintessential comfort food when they're feeling sick.