23 Insanely Delicious Winter Recipes to Warm Your Soul

Embrace the winter chill with a collection of cozy and comforting recipes that will warm you from the inside out. Whether you’re craving hearty stews or indulgent desserts, we’ve got the perfect recipes to make this season even more delightful. Join us in savoring the warmth and abundance of winter with a feast of irresistible, homemade recipes that your family will love.

Baked Brie with Cranberry Sauce

Baked Brie with Cranberry Sauce on a wooden chopping board.
Baked Brie with Cranberry Sauce. Photo Credit: Karen Kelly.

This baked brie cranberry is the perfect appetizer for any season. With its rich, creamy brie and tart cranberry sauce, it’s just the right amount of tart and sweet! Plus, it’s not just delicious but also easy to prepare, making it a go-to recipe for last-minute gatherings!

Get the recipe: Baked Brie with Cranberry Sauce

Sweet Potato Casserole

Gluten Free Sweet Potato Casserole
Photo Credit: Karen Kelly.

Need a delicious Thanksgiving side dish? This dairy free Gluten Free Sweet Potato Casserole will not disappoint. It’s filled with creamy mashed sweet potatoes and topped with a sweet, crunchy oatmeal topping.
Get the Recipe: Gluten Free Sweet Potato Casserole

Instant Pot Taco Soup

taco soup with avocado
Photo Credit: Karen Kelly.

This Gluten Free Instant Pot Taco Soup is packed with kidney beans, corn, and fire-roasted tomatoes. Make a double batch and have soup to fill your belly all week! Get the Instant Pot Taco Soup recipe here.

Cranberry Almond Quinoa

A bowl of Cranberry Almond Quinoa salad with cranberries and oranges.
Cranberry Almond Quinoa. Photo Credit: Karen Kelly.

This side salad is fresh, light and super sweet with those dried cranberries.  Adding fresh mint and orange to the dressing makes this Cranberry Almond Quinoa a keeper!

Get the recipe: Cranberry Almond Quinoa

Tortellini Soup with Sausage

tortellinisoup3 edited
Photo Credit: Karen Kelly.

This creamy Tortellini Soup with Sausage will warm your soul on a cold fall night. Easy to make in less than 30 minutes and a family hit for sure. Get the Tortellini Soup with Sausage recipe here.

Air Fryer Loaded Bagel Breakfast Bake Casserole

Loaded bagel breakfast on greens.
Air Fryer Loaded Bagel Breakfast Bake Casserole. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

An air fryer loaded bagel breakfast bake casserole makes a welcome change from cereal or toast! Also known as an easy breakfast strata, this bagel egg bake is good for Easter or Christmas brunch. This everything bagel casserole is made with ease in an air fryer with stale or leftover bagels and so full of flavor!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Loaded Bagel Breakfast Bake Casserole

Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Two red casserole dishes with a spoon in them.
Chicken Enchilada Casserole. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

A long, slow cooking time means the flavours will blend and intensify more. And that’s why this easy enchilada casserole recipe is so good and easy to make with chicken breasts and staple ingredients. If you are looking for a slow cooker enchilada recipe or a crock pot recipe with chicken, this is one to try out!
Get the Recipe: Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Fiesta Chicken Pasta Casserole Bake

Chicken enchilada casserole on a plate with bread.
Fiesta Chicken Pasta Casserole Bake . Photo credit: XoxoBella.

Promising the best south of the border flavours, this fiesta chicken pasta casserole bake is a nice homage to Mexico. Chicken, corn and black beans pair with tomatoes, sour cream and Mexican and Tex-mex inspired seasonings to make this perfect Mexican chicken casserole. This southwest chicken and pasta casserole is perfect to use with rotisserie or leftover chicken.
Get the Recipe: Fiesta Chicken Pasta Casserole Bake

Gingerbread Spice Muffins

Gingerbread Spice Muffins
Photo Credit: Karen Kelly.

These Gingerbread Spice Muffins are flavorful with a secret shortcut ingredient and a sweet crumb topping.  Moist and delicious, they are sure to be a hit over the holidays.

Get the recipe: Gingerbread Spice Muffins

Copycat Panera Bread 10 Vegetable Soup

panera bread 10 vegetable soup
Photo Credit: Karen Kelly.

This Copycat Panera Bread 10 Vegetable Soup is comforting, spicy, and loaded with vegetables.  It’s easy to make in around thirty minutes, and I’ve made it gluten free! Get the Copycat Panera Bread 10 Vegetable Soup recipe here.

Spicy Tomato Soup

spicy tomato soup
Photo Credit: Karen Kelly.

This simple and flavorful Spicy Tomato Soup is perfect for a cold winter day. A little smokey spice makes a big difference in this bowl of goodness. But it’s surprisingly simple to make. Get the Spicy Tomato Soup recipe

Biscuits and Gravy Casserole

Biscuits and Gravy Casserole served in a white baking dish.

Biscuits and Gravy Casserole is an easy, delicious, and supremely comforting meal the whole family will devour. Flaky golden biscuits drenched in savory gravy in every bite.

Get the Recipe: Biscuits and Gravy Casserole

Chicken Pot Pie Soup

Chicken pot pie soup in a bowl with heart-shaped biscuit on top.
Chicken Pot Pie Soup with Biscuit Topping. Photo Credit: xoxoBella.

Chicken pot pie soup if the ultimate comfort food. The heart-shaped biscuit topping is an extra special addition to this tasty recipe. This deliciously creamy chicken pot pie soup with biscuits on top is one of my favorite soup recipes.

Get the Recipe: Chicken Pot Pie Soup

Air Fryer Unsloppy Joe’s Biscuit Pockets

A delicious meatball sandwich on a plate with sesame seeds, perfect for a quick meal or lunch.
Air Fryer Unsloppy Joes Biscuit Pockets. Photo Credit: xoxoBella.

Air fryer unsloppy joes biscuit pockets are a delicious take on classic sloppy joes. Basically these are not so sloppy sloppy joes for when you want all the flavor without the mess! These manwich sandwiches are made with Pillsbury biscuits and ground beef.

Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Unsloppy Joes Biscuit Pockets

Pizza Monkey Bread

Pizza Monkey Bread with sauce.
Pizza Monkey Bread. Photo Credit: Adventures of a Nurse.

Pizza Monkey Bread is loaded with mozzarella cheese and pepperoni and made with canned biscuits, then dipped in marinara sauce. This quick and easy appetizer is great for a party or a quick weeknight meal.

Get the Recipe: Pizza Monkey Bread

Shepherd’s Pie Recipe

ShepherdS Pie Recipe
Shepherd’s Pie Recipe. Photo credit: The Forked Spoon.

This Shepherd’s Pie Recipe is made with tender ground lamb (or beef) and chopped vegetables cooked in a rich gravy, then topped with a layer of creamy, delicious mashed potatoes, and baked until golden and bubbly. Simple and easy to make, learn how to make this classic Shepherd’s pie and enjoy it over and over again.
Get the Recipe: Shepherd’s Pie Recipe

Biscuit Breakfast Casserole

Biscuit Breakfast Casserole in a rectangular dish.
Biscuit Breakfast Casserole. Photo Credit: The Cookie Rookie.

This Biscuit Breakfast Casserole serves up sausage, eggs, peppers, cheese on top of a buttery biscuit base – a super easy and hearty and delicious way to start your day!

Get the Recipe: Biscuit Breakfast Casserole

Cinnamon Sugar Biscuit Bites

Biscuit bites in a bowl and covered in cinnamon sugar.
Cinnamon Sugar Biscuit Bites. Photo Credit: The Cookie Rookie.

These crispy cinnamon bites are made with canned biscuit dough and cinnamon sugar. Just 4 ingredients to make these easy cinnamon sugar biscuit bites! They’re the perfect sweet breakfast, after-school snack, or dessert. Like bite-sized cinnamon rolls, everyone will devour these.

Get the Recipe: Cinnamon Sugar Biscuit Bites

Cheeseburger Casserole

Cheeseburger Casserole
Cheeseburger Casserole. Photo credit: Dinner At The Zoo.

This cheeseburger casserole is ground beef, bacon, macaroni and plenty of cheese, all baked together to perfection. A quick dinner option.
Get the Recipe: Cheeseburger Casserole

Loaded Hash Brown Casserole

Wooden spoon scooping out Loaded Hash Brown casserole from a skillet.
Loaded Hash Brown Casserole. Photo credit: Quiche My Grits.

Loaded Hash Brown Casserole tastes just like a loaded baked potato! This easy recipe is packed with cheesy, bacon-filled flavor that’s perfect as a side or brunch entree.
Get the Recipe: Loaded Hash Brown Casserole

Classic Scalloped Potatoes Recipe

Scalloped potatoes in a white baking dish.
Classic Scalloped Potatoes Recipe . Photo credit: The Forked Spoon.

Scalloped Potatoes are an easy potato side dish made with thinly sliced potatoes and onions layered in a homemade cream sauce and baked until golden and bubbly.
Get the Recipe: Classic Scalloped Potatoes Recipe

Gingerbread Apple Cake

A slice of carrot cake with icing and nuts on a plate.
Gingerbread Apple Cake. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

A gingerbread apple cake that tastes so good you’ll want to go back for seconds or thirds? This recipe is sure to be a hit with everyone!
Get the Recipe: Gingerbread Apple Cake

Make Ahead Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Creamy mashed potato in a small serving bowl.
Make Ahead Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes Recipe . Photo credit: Fluxing Well.

Learn how to make easy make-ahead mashed potatoes in the crock pot and take the stress out of holiday meal prep. It’s a snap when you know the simple steps and ingredients.
Get the Recipe: Make Ahead Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Apple Crisp

Delicious Apple Crisp in a skillet pan.
Apple Crisp. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

Gluten Free Apple Crisp is the best way to celebrate the start of fall. It is ooey, gooey and full of tart and sweet flavors. Easy to make and perfect for those with dietary restrictions.
Get the Recipe: Apple Crisp

Salisbury Steak

Salisbury Steak covered in sauce.

Salisbury Steak is a perfect weeknight recipe to serve the family. Plate up with mashed potatoes or tasty veggies for the best comfort food!
Get the Recipe: Salisbury Steak

Cornbread Cake with Candied Bacon and Honey Buttercream

Cornbread on black plate with slice out.
Cornbread Cake with Candied Bacon and Honey Buttercream. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Cornbread is already delicious and let’s face it, everyone loves bacon! So how could this air fryer cornbread recipe with honey buttercream frosting be anything less than incredible! This sweet cornbread with icing is always a tasty addition to the menu.
Get the Recipe: Cornbread Cake with Candied Bacon and Honey Buttercream

+ posts

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.