As the thermometer takes a dip and daylight becomes a precious commodity, there’s an undeniable allure to embracing hearty and comforting winter dishes. Join us in navigating a treasury of delectable and soul-warming comfort food recipes designed for the ultimate coziness during the chilly winter months. Ranging from robust stews to decadent desserts, uncover a repertoire of recipes sure to keep you warm and content throughout the entire season. Get ready to elevate your winter culinary experience!
Slow Cooker Balsamic Beef Stew
![Winter Comfort Food Recipes To Cozy Up To 1 Slow cooker stew with carrots and potatoes.](https://www.pinkwhen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/slow-cooker-balsamic-beef-stew.jpg)
This savory Slow Cooker Balsamic Beef Stew is a unique and delicious take on classic beef stew. This stew is prepared with tender beef, veggies, balsamic vinegar, red wine, rosemary, and tomato paste and is loaded with flavor. Slow cooked to perfection, it’s the ultimate cold weather comfort food!
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Sheet Pan Baked Cod With Butternut Squash
![Winter Comfort Food Recipes To Cozy Up To 2 A plate of fish and vegetables with rice and avocado.](https://www.pinkwhen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Sheet_Pan_Baked_Cod_with_Butternut_Squash-600x400.jpg)
This Sheet Pan Baked Cod with Butternut Squash is vibrant, flavorful, and packed with wholesome ingredients. If you’re looking for an easy weeknight dinner that is both healthy and delicious, look no further!
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Shoyu Chicken {Easy And Delicious}
![Winter Comfort Food Recipes To Cozy Up To 3 Chicken in a skillet with sauce on it.](https://www.pinkwhen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Shoyu_Chicken-600x400.jpg)
Shoyu Chicken is marinated in a soy, brown sugar marinade with a little bit of spice from the cayenne pepper. It’s easy to whip up the marinade in the morning, head off to work and saute the chicken in under 30 minutes when you get home. {gluten free}
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Turkish Stew With Beef
![Winter Comfort Food Recipes To Cozy Up To 4 Stew cooked in a slow cooker with meat and vegetables.](https://www.pinkwhen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Turkish-beef-stew-casserole.jpg)
This slow cooker Turkish stew with beef and vegetables is perfect for cold days. It is easy to make despite taking some time, plus the slow cooking process allows the meat to become incredibly tender and juicy.
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Skinny Roasted Cod With Tomatoes
![Winter Comfort Food Recipes To Cozy Up To 5 Fish fillets with lemon and tomatoes on a cutting board.](https://www.pinkwhen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Skinny_Roasted_Cod_With_Tomatoes-600x400.jpg)
Skinny Roasted Cod With Tomatoes is a huge weeknight win. The fish is mild, tender and flavorful and the roasted tomatoes are super sweet.
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Slow Cooker Pot Roast With Red Wine
![Winter Comfort Food Recipes To Cozy Up To 6 A crock pot full of roast beef, carrots and potatoes, perfect for Thanksgiving mains.](https://www.pinkwhen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/slow_cooker_pot_roast_with_red_wine.jpg)
One of the best things about recipes like this slow cooker pot roast with red wine is how simple it is to prepare. Also, since it cooks slowly all day long, it’s a nice dish to prep in the morning. Then, when you get home later, the incredible aroma in the air will definitely make your mouth water!
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Caprese Chicken {Five Ingredient!}
![Winter Comfort Food Recipes To Cozy Up To 7 Grilled chicken breasts with tomatoes and basil.](https://www.pinkwhen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Caprese_Chicken-600x400.jpg)
This Easy 5-ingredient Caprese Chicken is everything you want in a one-pan meal. It’s wholesome, healthy, delicious, hearty, total comfort food, and a family favorite. The best part is this gluten-free dinner recipe has only 5 ingredients and is made in one pan.
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Slow Cooker Beef And Noodles With Mushrooms
![Winter Comfort Food Recipes To Cozy Up To 8 Swedish meatballs in a white bowl.](https://www.pinkwhen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Slow_Cooker_Beef_and_Noodles_with_Mushrooms-1-600x400.jpg)
Slow cooker beef and noodles with mushrooms is a perfect winter warmer and comfort food. It’s also a tasty, easy crockpot beef recipe which is nice during the fall. Actually, whatever the weather, this crockpot beef tips and noodles dinner using cream of mushroom soup is always great! If you like mushroom beef stew or stroganoff, you will LOVE this – it’s a wonderful staple for busy weeknights.
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The Best Vegetable Lasagna (Easy, Cheesy, Meatless)
![Winter Comfort Food Recipes To Cozy Up To 9 A plate of lasagna with tomatoes and basil on it.](https://www.pinkwhen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/The_Best_Vegetable_Lasagna_Easy_Cheesy_Meatless-600x400.jpg)
This easy and delicious vegetable lasagna is meatless and is made with layers of pasta, ricotta cheese, and roasted vegetables. It’s a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables!
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The Best Roasted Vegetable Salad
![Winter Comfort Food Recipes To Cozy Up To 10 Roasted vegetables on a white plate.](https://www.pinkwhen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/The_Best_Roasted_Vegetable_Salad-600x400.jpg)
This roasted vegetable salad is perfect for the Fall. Loaded with tons of flavor and a light vinaigrette, you can serve this salad hot or cold and it is perfect for leftover for back to school lunches!
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Instant Pot Mulligatawny Soup
![Winter Comfort Food Recipes To Cozy Up To 11 A bowl of curry in front of an instant pot.](https://www.pinkwhen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Instant_Pot_Mulligatawny_Soup-600x400.jpg)
Instant Pot Mulligatawny Soup
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Braised Beef (With Red Wine)
![Winter Comfort Food Recipes To Cozy Up To 12 A bowl of soup with meat and parsley.](https://www.pinkwhen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Braised_Beef_With_Red_Wine-600x400.jpg)
There are very few things in this world that are more comforting than red wine braised beef. The depth of flavor is phenomenal, and the low and slow cooking time that braising requires means fork-tender meat. Pair it with some creamy, cheesy polenta or mashed potatoes and you’ve got a meal perfect for date night, or impressing the partners at your next dinner party.
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Beef Barley Soup
![Winter Comfort Food Recipes To Cozy Up To 13 A bowl of stew with bread and rosemary.](https://www.pinkwhen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Beef_Barley_Soup-600x400.jpg)
Beef barley soup has got to be the ultimate cozy, stick-to-your-ribs soup. The depth of the flavor is incredible, and you’ll leave the table feeling full, yet still wanting more.
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Creamy Venison Stroganoff (Dairy-Free)
![Winter Comfort Food Recipes To Cozy Up To 14 Beef stroganoff pasta with mushrooms and parsley.](https://www.pinkwhen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Creamy_Venison_Stroganoff_Dairy_Free-600x400.jpg)
A traditional venison stroganoff recipe with a twist! Using plain coconut yogurt instead of sour cream allows for a dairy-free version of this popular decadent winter recipe.
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Beef And Mushroom Stew Recipe
![Winter Comfort Food Recipes To Cozy Up To 15 A bowl of mashed potatoes with mushrooms and gravy.](https://www.pinkwhen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Beef_And_Mushroom_Stew_Recipe-600x400.jpg)
This beef and mushroom stew made in the Instant Pot is a hearty, comforting, stick to your ribs kind of meal that’s perfect for winter.
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Portobello Pot Roast (Vegan)
![Winter Comfort Food Recipes To Cozy Up To 16 A bowl of stew with meatballs, carrots and sprigs of rosemary.](https://www.pinkwhen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Portobello_Pot_Roast_Vegan-600x400.jpg)
If you are looking for a hearty, filling, and comforting one-pot dinner, take a look at his vegan pot roast. Large portobello mushroom caps and a wide variety of veggies are stewed in a rich and flavorful red wine gravy. It is easy to make and much faster than any classic recipe.
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Vegan Dumpling Soup
![Winter Comfort Food Recipes To Cozy Up To 17 A bowl of soup with dumplings and vegetables.](https://www.pinkwhen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Vegan_Dumpling_Soup-1-600x400.jpg)
This is the best vegan dumpling soup that you will ever try. It is veggie-packed, light yet filling and comforting. Made with potatoes, carrots, celery, white beans, green peas, and a blend of herbs, this satisfying vegetable soup with dumplings is ready to eat in just 35 minutes. It is also super easy to store and reheat for later!
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Baked Eggplant Parmesan
![Winter Comfort Food Recipes To Cozy Up To 18 A plate with lasagna and asparagus on it.](https://www.pinkwhen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Baked_Eggplant_Parmesan.jpg)
This baked eggplant parmesan recipe is a lightened-up version of the classic eggplant parmesan for a comforting dish you can feel good about. Perfectly cooked eggplant, flavorful tomato sauce, and extra gooey cheese come together for an instant hit!
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Crockpot Chicken and Rice Recipe
![Winter Comfort Food Recipes To Cozy Up To 19 Chicken and rice on a white plate with green beans.](https://www.pinkwhen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Crockpot_Chicken_and_Rice_Recipe-600x400.jpg)
This crock pot chicken recipe is a bit different than many creamy rice casserole dishes that are made with cream of chicken soup and shredded cheddar cheese. They are delicious, but different. 🙂 This version is made with rotisserie chicken spices and cooked with chicken bone broth for a lighter meal that still has incredible flavor and richness.
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One-Pot Creamy Tomato Pasta
![Winter Comfort Food Recipes To Cozy Up To 20 A bowl of pasta with tomato sauce and parmesan cheese.](https://www.pinkwhen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/One_Pot_Creamy_Tomato_Pasta-1-600x400.jpg)
You won’t believe this creamy tomato pasta! It’s rich and creamy (without using a lot of cream!), incredibly easy to make, made with simple ingredients, and totally yummy. Serve the one-pot pasta with a simple veggie side like kale salad or 5-minute Italian chopped salad and dinner is done.
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Vegan Pumpkin Chili
![Winter Comfort Food Recipes To Cozy Up To 21 A bowl of chili with a spoon next to it.](https://www.pinkwhen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Vegan_Pumpkin_Chili-600x400.jpg)
Nothing beats a hearty bowl of vegan pumpkin chili on a cool fall or winter day! This recipe combines the rich flavors of pumpkin purée with the savory, spicy depth of classic chili. Whether you’re a chili enthusiast or just looking for a new comforting meal to add to your repertoire, this one-pot dish will hit the spot!
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Slow Cooker Boneless Beef Ribs In Pomegranate Sauce
![Winter Comfort Food Recipes To Cozy Up To 22 A plate with beef, mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce.](https://www.pinkwhen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Slow-Cooker-Beef-Short-Ribs-in-Pomegranate-Sauce-17.jpg)
Boneless beef ribs are slow-cooked with fresh cranberries, onions, and mushrooms in a luxurious pomegranate sauce. Serve this tender beef over mashed potatoes, polenta, or roasted vegetables for a truly heavenly meal. It’s a slow cooker recipe that’s fancy enough for guests or any holiday meal and yet simple enough for a weeknight dinner recipe too!
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Karen Kelly, a food and travel writer, is the founder of Seasonal Cravings. She is also a health coach certified by the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. She has been featured in numerous media outlets, including the AP Wire and MSN.
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