12 Cozy Winter Recipes That Will Make You Forget About the Cold
When the weather turns chilly, there’s nothing better than a warm, hearty meal to lift your spirits. These 12 cozy winter recipes are perfect for filling your home with comfort and making you forget about the cold outside. From hearty stews to satisfying casseroles, each dish is packed with flavors that will keep you feeling warm and content. Cozy up with these winter favorites and enjoy the season in the best way possible!
Easy Slow Cooker Beef Stew
This Easy Slow Cooker Beef Stew is simple to make and loaded with cozy flavors. With just 30 minutes of prep time, leave it to the crockpot to do the hard work for you. Serve with toasted bread or a sandwich, it makes for a great weeknight meal and perfect for leftovers.
Cheesy Potato Soup
This easy cheesy potato soup is filled with ingredients that are both cozy and delicious with an option for the Crockpot. Tender potatoes, cheddar cheese, and butter are some of the key ingredients this family favorite soup has to offer. Perfect for weeknight dinners, too!
Easy Puff Pastry Chicken Pot Pie
Enjoy Puff Pastry Chicken Pot Pie when you need a classic, satisfying chicken dinner recipe that’s easy to make in a skillet! With just a few simple ingredients, you can have this comforting classic on the table in no time!
Braised Short Ribs
Fine dining style food with minimal effort, this braised short ribs recipe never fails to impress.
Vegan Stuffed Acorn Squash
Vegan Stuffed Acorn Squash combines crunchy pecans, tart apples, fresh herbs, and tangy dried cranberries with earthy quinoa and wild rice for a healthy and hearty dish that’s full of the flavors of fall. This wild rice stuffed acorn squash makes the perfect Autumn worthy dish for Thanksgiving or any chilly day.
Vegetarian Baked Ziti
Looking for an easy and delicious weeknight dinner? This Vegetarian Baked Ziti is it! This recipe adds lentils for extra protein, ricotta, and spinach to sneak in some extra veggies.
Apple French Onion Soup
A good French Onion Soup recipe will warm your heart and soul. Just seeing the gooey cheese on top makes me excited. In fact, I usually burn my mouth. I just can’t wait!
The Best Easy Black Bean Soup Recipe
This is the BEST and most delicious Black Bean Souprecipe! Creamy, comforting and full of flavor, this easy vegetarian soup can be made with dried beans or with canned beans to save you time on busy days. Top it with a dollop of chipotle crema for a little spicy kick! GF
Crockpot Pork Green Chili Stew
This Pork Green Chili recipe is perfect for those busy days when you want to come home to something warm and savory but don’t have a lot of time. Just 15 minutes of prep in the morning (or even the night before!) and then you can turn on the crock pot and let this delicious and savory stew cook all day to be ready when it’s time for dinner!
Pesto Pasta with Shrimp and Tomatoes Recipe
This recipe for Pesto Pasta with Shrimp and Tomatoes is comfort food at its finest, and best of all; you can have it on the table in less than 20 minutes. It’s the pasta dinner of your dreams!
Mediterranean Bowl
This Mediterranean bowl is bursting with fresh ingredients! Roasted vegetables, couscous and lemon tahini sauce make a satisfying meal.
Eggplant Parmesan (Eggplant Parmigiana)
This baked Eggplant Parmesan recipe (aka eggplant parmigiana) is classic Italian comfort food at its finest, with crispy eggplant rounds, savory marinara, and gooey cheese. We’ve tested our recipe over and over to make it easier than most homemade versions, and it’s a total crowd pleaser!