9 irresistible comfort food recipes to lift your spirits

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After a tough week what better way to lift your spirits than with a warm and satisfying meal? Here are 9 irresistible comfort food recipes that will elevate your mood and leave you feeling satisfied.

two slices of meatloaf on a plate with mashed potatoes and carrots.
Cracker Barrel Meatloaf. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup

Bowl of copycat Olive Garden chicken gnocchi soup in a bowl with breadsticks in the background.
Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup – Upstate Ramblings.

This Slow Cooker Olive Garden Gnocchi Soup is a fabulous comfort food copycat recipe! This creamy soup is the perfect easy-to-make dinner, full of flavor and a rich broth. Serve this with delicious soup with soft breadsticks, and you won’t even miss the restaurant!
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Olive Garden Gnocchi Soup

Garlic Cheese Balls with Gooey Mozzarella

pulling apart a biscuit stuffed with mozzarella cheese.
Garlic Cheese Balls with Gooey Mozzarella. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Indulge in comforting cheesy goodness with these Garlic Cheese Balls! Using refrigerator biscuits, these savory bites are filled with melted mozzarella cheese for a fun side dish. They’re sure to be a crowd-pleaser that will have everyone coming back for more.
Get the Recipe: Garlic Cheese Balls with Gooey Mozzarella

Italian Mushroom Stew

Top view of a big pot of mushroom stew with cheese and basil on a cutting board next to the pot.
Italian Mushroom Stew. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

This is a classic Italian American recipe from Utica, NY with lots of mushrooms, pork and Italian sausage cooked in tomato sauce. Serve it over Italian bread for a comfort food meal.
Get the Recipe: Italian Mushroom Stew

Cracker Barrel Meatloaf

Cracker Barrel Meatloaf. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.
Cracker Barrel Meatloaf. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

This Cracker Barrel Meatloaf recipe is delicious comfort food! Ritz crackers are the secret ingredient and the juicy meatloaf is topped with a mouth-watering glaze that will have you coming back for seconds.
Get the Recipe: Cracker Barrel Meatloaf

Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken

Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.
Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

This Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken is perfect for busy days since it can be prepared so quickly. Add all the ingredients in the morning and enjoy a hot delicious dinner with what feels like no work at all. It is perfect over rice or mashed potatoes!
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken

Air Fryer Fried Chicken

Air fryer fried chicken legs and thighs in a pile on a wooden cutting board.
Air Fryer Fried Chicken. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Enjoy air fryer fried chicken for the ultimate crunch with less grease and mess! The chicken is tender and juicy on the inside with a crispy coating. You can make fried chicken at home without worrying about the calories.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Fried Chicken

Slow Cooker Country Style Ribs

Slow cooker country style ribs on a tray on top of mashed potatoes with corn.
Slow Cooker Country Style Ribs. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

These boneless pork ribs are an easy comfort food recipe that takes almost no effort but give you mouthwatering results. The ribs are cooked in BBQ sauce, honey and peach preserves for a sticky sweet dinner that is finger-licking good!
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Country Style Ribs

Orange Chicken

Copycat Panda Express Orange Chicken. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.
Orange Chicken. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

If you feel like Chinese but want to skip takeout try this easy Instant Pot orange chicken! Everyone will love the tender chicken coated in a sweet orange sauce. Each bite is bursting with flavor!
Get the Recipe: Copycat Panda Express Orange Chicken

Cheesy Grilled Potatoes and Onions

close up of grilled potatoes with cheese and onions.
Cheesy Grilled Potatoes and Onions. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Cook up cheesy potatoes right on the grill with your meat. These are cooked with onion and bacon for extra deliciousness and lots of gooey cheesy goodness.
Get the Recipe: Cheesy Grilled Potatoes and Onions

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