35 Cozy Recipes to Make on Cold Winter Days

Every winter, I feel like I rediscover how much I actually like to cook. During the warmer months, I usually just throw something together as quickly as possible so I can get on with whatever I have planned for the rest of the evening. But when the sun sets by 5:00 p.m. and it’s a whopping 20 degrees outside, my plans don’t usually include leaving the house. Instead, after I wrap up work for the day, you’ll typically find me heading to the kitchen, popping on a Spotify playlist, and whipping up something elaborate and cozy for dinner. This time of year, I love making creamy pasta dishes, baked casseroles, and classic comfort food recipes I remember from childhood. Not only do these recipes make cozy and filling meals, but they also come with the added bonus of warming up the house while I cook.

1. Marry Me Chicken Meatballs

cozy recipes — *Source: Platings + Pairings*

2. Dumpling Soup

3. Chicken Pot Pie

Cold Weather Cozy Recipes—Chicken Pot Pie — *Source: Two Peas and Their Pods*

4. Cacio e Pepe

5. Crockpot Crispy Pork Ramen

Cold Weather Cozy Recipes—Crockpot Pork Ramen — *Source: Half-Baked Harvest*

6. Chicken Enchiladas

Cold Weather Cozy Recipes—Chicken Enchiladas — *Source: Isabel Eats*

7. Mushroom Risotto

Cold Weather Cozy Recipes—Mushroom Risotto — *Source: Platings and Pairings*

8. Classic Beef Stew

9. Creamy Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

10. Shepherd’s Pie

Cold Weather Cozy Recipes—Shepard's Pie — *Source: Downshiftology*

11. Chicken Parmesan Gnocchi Bake

Cold Weather Cozy Recipes—Chicken Parmesan Gnocchi Bake — *Source: What’s Gaby Cooking*

12. French Onion Soup

Cold Weather Cozy Recipes—French Onion Soup — *Source: Gimme Some Oven*

13. Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Orzo

Cold Weather Cozy Recipes—Sun Dried Tomato Orzo — *Source: Half-Baked Harvest*

14. Stuffed Shells

Cold Weather Cozy Recipes—Stuffed Shells — *Source: Love and Lemons*

15. Vegan Cajun Pumpkin Alfredo Pasta

16. Lasagna Soup

Cold Weather Cozy Recipes—Lasagna Soup — *Source: Cooking Classy*

17. Sheet Pan Gnocchi and Vegetables

18. Beef Ragu with Pappardelle

19. Hatch Chile Enchilada Casserole

Cold Weather Cozy Recipes—Hatch Chile Enchiladas Casserole — *Source: The Defined Dish*

20. Chicken Pad Thai

21. Creamy Tortellini Soup

Cold Weather Cozy Recipes—Creamy Tortellini Soup — *Source: Pinch of Yum*

22. Mexican Pork Chile Verde

23. Swedish Meatballs

24. Instant Pot Beef Bourguignon

Cold Weather Cozy Recipes—Instant Pot Beef Bourguignon — *Source: Sweet Tea and Thyme*

25. Sheet Pan Moroccan Chicken with Sweet Potatoes & Cauliflower

Cold Weather Cozy Recipes—Sheet Pan Moroccan Chicken and Veggies — *Source: Ambitious Kitchen*

26. Vegetarian Chili

Cold Weather Cozy Recipes—Vegetarian Chili — *Source: Pinch of Yum*

27. Vegan Tuscan Kale Chickpea Soup

Cold Weather Cozy Recipes—Vegan Tuscan Kale Chickpea Soup — *Source: Orchids and Sweet Tea*

28. One Skillet Cheesy Cuban-Inspired Chicken Rice Bake

Cold Weather Cozy Recipes—One Skillet Cheesy Cuban Inspired Chicken Bake — *Source: Half Baked Harvest*

29. Slow Cooker Butter Chicken

Cold Weather Cozy Recipes—Slow Cooker Butter Chicken — *Source: Foolproof Living*

30. Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Chicken and Dumplings

Cold Weather Cozy Recipes—Gluten Free Dairy Free Chicken and Dumplings — *Source: The Defined Dish*

31. Brown Sugar Mississippi Pot Roast

Cold Weather Cozy Recipes—Brown Sugar Mississippi Pot Roast — *Source: Grandbaby Cakes*

32. Cheesy Pumpkin Taquitos with Roasted Jalapeño Pepita Crema

Cold Weather Cozy Recipes—Cheesy Pumpkin Taquitos — *Source: Snixy Kitchen*

33. Shrimp Risotto

Cold Weather Cozy Recipes—Shrimp Risotto — *Source: Platings and Pairings*

34. Vegan Curry Lentil Soup

Cold Weather Cozy Recipes—Curry Lentil Soup — *Source: What’s Gaby Cooking*

35. Lasagna

Cold Weather Cozy Recipes—Lasagna — *Source: Baker by Nature*

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Jessica Friedhoff, Senior Lifestyle Editor

Jessica Friedhoff is the Senior Lifestyle Editor at The Everygirl, where she oversees the Home & Living category of the site. She writes and edits stories across a broad range of topics including decorating, food, entertaining, travel, and more. With a pulse on the latest trends, she uses her eye for detail and design to create timely, inspiring content for our readers.

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35 Cozy Dishes to Make When the Weather Is Cold and Dreary