Traditional comfort foods inspire you to cook at home. They have a high carbohydrate, fatty acids, and sugar content. They are usually homemade and are so-called because they trigger the brain’s reward system while taking you back to times when you felt truly happy. Southern comfort food brings different layers of culture, flavor, and history into one delicious dish. Some great examples of comfort foods include Mac and Cheese, Home-Fried Chicken, Spaghetti and Meatballs, etc.