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

December 12, 2023

written by JESSICA FRIEDHOFF

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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

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

2. Chicken Pot Pie

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

3. Chicken Enchiladas

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

4. Mushroom Risotto

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

5. Sheet Pan Moroccan Chicken with Sweet Potatoes & Cauliflower

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

6. Lasagna Soup

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

7. Instant Pot Beef Bourguignon

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

8. Chicken Parmesan Gnocchi Bake

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

9. French Onion Soup

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

10. Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Orzo

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

11. Shepherd’s Pie

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

12. Stuffed Shells

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

13. One-Pot Cajun Pumpkin Alfredo Pasta

Cold Weather Cozy Recipes—One Pot Cajun Pumpkin Alfredo Pasta — Source: Orchids and Sweet Tea

14. Zucchini Gouda Turkey Meatballs with Cheesy Baked Polenta

Cold Weather Cozy Recipes—Zucchini Gouda Turkey Meatballs with Baked Polenta — Source: Snixy Kitchen

15. Sweet Potato Black-Eyed Pea Curry

Cold Weather Cozy Recipes—Sweet Potato Black Eye Pea Curry — Source: Sweet Potato Soul

16. Slow-Cooker Bolognese

Cold Weather Cozy Recipes—Slow Cooker Bolognese — Source: Platings and Pairings

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

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

18. Pomegranate Braised Short Ribs

Cold Weather Cozy Recipes—Pomegranate Basil Short Ribs — Source: Grandbaby Cakes

19. Vegetarian Chili

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

20. Instant Pot Short Rib Ragu with Gnocchi

Cold Weather Cozy Recipes—Instant Pot Short Rib Ragu and Gnocchi — Source: Sweet Tea and Thyme

21. Hatch Chile Enchilada Casserole

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

22. Vegan Tuscan Kale Chickpea Soup

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

23. One Skillet Cheesy Cuban-Inspired Chicken Rice Bake

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

24. Slow Cooker Butter Chicken

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

25. Brown Sugar Mississippi Pot Roast

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

26. Cheesy Pumpkin Taquitos with Roasted Jalapeño Pepita Crema

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

27. Spicy Macaroni and Cheese

Cold Weather Cozy Recipes—Spicy Macaroni and Cheese — Source: A Classic Twist

28. Shrimp Risotto

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

29. Apple Cider Glazed Chicken

Cold Weather Cozy Recipes—Apple Cider Glazed Chicken — Source: Jehan Can Cook

30. Creamy Tortellini Soup

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

31. Lasagna

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

32. Carrot Steamed Buns

Cold Weather Cozy Recipes—Carrot Steamed Buns — Source: My Name Is Yeh

33. Curry Lentil Soup

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

34. Swedish Meatballs

Cold Weather Cozy Recipes—Swedish Meatballs — Source: Oh So Delicioso

35. Nut-Free West African Peanut Stew

Cold Weather Cozy Recipes—Nut Free West African Peanut Stew — Source: Sweet Potato Soul