I’m sorry to answer without recipes, but I will say that I’m a big fan of soups and stews when it’s time for some comfort. Mushroom, French onion, green chile stew (a New Mexico recipe). When I was recovering from wisdom teeth surgery, Mom picked up potato soup from Marie Callendar’s. Layered enchiladas with red or green chile (another NM recipe) or Lasagna always makes me feel pretty good, too. So I guess the realm of onion, mushroom, garlic, cream-based recipes, and chile, of course, which you might find in your area, if you’re lucky. Good luck and bless you for being so thoughtful.