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

Every winter, I feel like I rediscover how much I actually like to cook. During the warmer months, I’m usually throwing something together as quickly as possible so I can get on with whatever I have planned for the rest of the evening. But my plans when the sun sets by 5:00 p.m. and it’s a whopping 11 degrees outside? Heading to the kitchen, popping on a Spotify playlist, and whipping up something elaborate and cozy for dinner. There’s truly nothing better than a hearty homecooked meal to warm your bones on a winter evening, so allow me to share some of my favorite cozy recipes with you. From French onion soup to chicken pot pie, these cozy recipes are the perfect cure for cold, dreary days. 

 

1. Crockpot Crispy Pork Ramen

 

2. Chicken Pot Pie

 

3. Chicken Enchiladas

Source: Isabel Eats

 

4. Mushroom Risotto

 

5. Sheet Pan Moroccan Chicken with Sweet Potatoes & Cauliflower

 

6. Lasagna Soup

 

7. Instant Pot Beef Bourguignon

 

8. Chicken Parmesan Gnocchi Bake

 

9. French Onion Soup

 

10. Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Orzo

 

11. Shepherd’s Pie

 

12. Stuffed Shells

 

13. One-Pot Cajun Pumpkin Alfredo Pasta

 

14. Zucchini Gouda Turkey Meatballs with Cheesy Baked Polenta

 

15. Sweet Potato Black-Eyed Pea Curry

 

16. Slow-Cooker Bolognese

 

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

 

18. Pomegranate Braised Short Ribs

 

19. Vegetarian Chili

Source: Pinch of Yum

 

20. Instant Pot Short Rib Ragu with Gnocchi

 

21. Hatch Chile Enchilada Casserole

 

22. Vegan Tuscan Kale Chickpea Soup

 

23. One Skillet Cheesy Cuban-Inspired Chicken Rice Bake

 

24. Slow Cooker Butter Chicken

 

25. Brown Sugar Mississippi Pot Roast

 

26. Cheesy Pumpkin Taquitos with Roasted Jalapeño Pepita Crema

 

27. Spicy Macaroni and Cheese

 

28. Shrimp Risotto

 

29. Apple Cider Glazed Chicken

 

30. Creamy Tortellini Soup

Source: Pinch of Yum

 

31. Lasagna

 

32. Carrot Steamed Buns

 

33. Curry Lentil Soup

 

34. Swedish Meatballs

 

35. Nut-Free West African Peanut Stew

 

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