Food & Drink

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

written by JESSICA FRIEDHOFF
Source: What's Gaby Cooking
Source: What's Gaby Cooking

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

Source: Half-Baked Harvest

2. Chicken Pot Pie

Source: Two Peas and Their Pods

3. Chicken Enchiladas

Source: Isabel Eats

4. Mushroom Risotto

Source: Platings and Pairings

5. Sheet Pan Moroccan Chicken with Sweet Potatoes & Cauliflower

Source: Ambitious Kitchen

6. Lasagna Soup

Source: Cooking Classy

7. Instant Pot Beef Bourguignon

Source: Sweet Tea and Thyme

8. Chicken Parmesan Gnocchi Bake

Source: What’s Gaby Cooking

9. French Onion Soup

Source: Gimme Some Oven

10. Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Orzo

Source: Half-Baked Harvest

11. Shepherd’s Pie

Source: Downshiftology

12. Stuffed Shells

Source: Love and Lemons

13. One-Pot Cajun Pumpkin Alfredo Pasta

Source: Orchids and Sweet Tea

14. Zucchini Gouda Turkey Meatballs with Cheesy Baked Polenta

Source: Snixy Kitchen

15. Sweet Potato Black-Eyed Pea Curry

Source: Sweet Potato Soul

16. Slow-Cooker Bolognese

Source: Platings and Pairings

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

Source: The Defined Dish

18. Pomegranate Braised Short Ribs

Source: Grandbaby Cakes

19. Vegetarian Chili

Source: Pinch of Yum

20. Instant Pot Short Rib Ragu with Gnocchi

Source: Sweet Tea and Thyme

21. Hatch Chile Enchilada Casserole

Source: The Defined Dish

22. Vegan Tuscan Kale Chickpea Soup

Source: Orchids and Sweet Tea

23. One Skillet Cheesy Cuban-Inspired Chicken Rice Bake

Source: Half Baked Harvest

24. Slow Cooker Butter Chicken

Source: Foolproof Living

25. Brown Sugar Mississippi Pot Roast

Source: Grandbaby Cakes

26. Cheesy Pumpkin Taquitos with Roasted Jalapeño Pepita Crema

Source: Snixy Kitchen

27. Spicy Macaroni and Cheese

Source: A Classic Twist

28. Shrimp Risotto

Source: Platings and Pairings

29. Apple Cider Glazed Chicken

Source: Jehan Can Cook

30. Creamy Tortellini Soup

Source: Pinch of Yum

31. Lasagna

Source: Baker by Nature

32. Carrot Steamed Buns

Source: My Name Is Yeh

33. Curry Lentil Soup

Source: What’s Gaby Cooking

34. Swedish Meatballs

Source: Oh So Delicioso

35. Nut-Free West African Peanut Stew

Source: Sweet Potato Soul