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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    24 Hearty Winter Dinners to Cozy Up With

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on January 17, 2025, updated January 10, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    As the cold weather sets in, there's nothing quite like a warm, hearty dinner to bring comfort and joy. From rich stews to creamy casseroles, these 24 winter meals are perfect for cozy nights at home. Gather around the table and enjoy the flavors that make winter feel a little warmer.

    Nduja Pasta

    Nduja Pasta.
    Photo credit: This Italian Kitchen.

    Nduja Pasta is a simple and tasty pasta dish that packs a punch. With spicy nduja, a spreadable salami from Calabria, this meal is perfect for when you're craving something bold.

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    Spicy Vodka Pasta

    spicy vodka pasta.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This version of Vodka Pasta is spicy, creamy, and packed with flavor. It's a great dish to enjoy on chilly nights, and you can even make it without any vodka.

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    30 Minute White Bean Soup with Kale

    30 Minute White Bean Soup with Kale
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie Blog.

    This creamy vegan white bean soup is quick to prepare, taking less than 30 minutes with ingredients you probably already have at home. It's a hearty and satisfying dinner option for chilly evenings.

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    French Onion Pasta

    French Onion Pasta with wooden spoon.
    Photo Credit: Sunglow Kitchen.

    French onion pasta combines sweet caramelized onions, fresh thyme, and Gruyere cheese, all cooked together in one pot for a creamy dish. It's a fancy-tasting meal that's simple enough for a weeknight dinner.

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    Hearty Italian White Bean Soup with Pasta

    Hearty Italian White Bean Soup with Pasta.
    Photo Credit: Haute & Healthy Living.

    This Italian white bean soup is perfect for chilly evenings. It's creamy with coconut milk and sun-dried tomatoes, packed with pasta, white beans, and fresh spinach, making it a hearty meal that's easy to prepare.

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    Short Rib Chili

    Short Rib Chili
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie Blog.

    This beef short rib chili is a great choice for chilly days, requiring only a few minutes of prep before it simmers away on the stove or in a crockpot. Packed with beans, veggies, and tender shredded beef, it's a hearty meal that warms you up.

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    Vegan Chili with Black Beans

    Vegan Chili Recipe with Black Beans
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie Blog.

    This vegan chili is quick to prepare in just 15 minutes and is packed with delicious flavors, featuring black beans and split red lentils. It's a perfect meal for chilly evenings.

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    Southwestern Turkey and Rice Casserole

    Southwestern Turkey and Rice Casserole
    Photo Credit: Tried and True Recipes.

    This turkey and rice casserole is packed with cheesy, spicy, and creamy flavors, all topped with a crunchy corn tortilla layer. It's a comforting dish that's perfect for chilly evenings.

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    American Goulash

    Goulash.
    Photo credit: Cheerful Cook.

    Ground beef is simmered in a flavorful tomato sauce, combined with soft pasta, and finished off with a layer of Cheddar cheese. This is a comforting dinner that's great for chilly evenings.

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    Crockpot Mac and Cheese

    Mac and cheese.
    Photo credit: Kitchen Fun With My 3 Sons.

    Crock Pot Mac and Cheese is a creamy dish that combines cheddar and American cheeses for a comforting meal. Simply toss everything into the slow cooker and let it cook on low, with no need to pre-cook the pasta.

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    Baked Ham Penne Pasta

    Baked Ham Penne Pasta.
    Photo credit: Miss in the Kitchen.

    Baked Ham Penne Pasta is a comforting dish that everyone loves. With penne pasta, tasty ham, and a creamy garlic cheese sauce, this meal is great for using up leftover ham.

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    Chicken Broccoli Pasta Bake

    Chicken pasta bake.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This dish features plenty of chicken and broccoli, making it a hearty meal that will fill you up. It's perfect for cold weather and you'll likely have some leftovers to enjoy later.

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    Pastina Soup

    Pastina Soup.
    Photo Credit: Kathryn's Kitchen Blog.

    This Italian dish is the perfect comfort food for chilly evenings. It's packed with nutrients, easy to prepare, and uses simple ingredients that everyone will enjoy.

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    Instant Pot Carrot Ginger Soup

    A bowl of carrot soup.
    Photo credit: Piping Pot Curry.

    This hearty soup is quick and easy to prepare, perfect for chilly evenings. In just 30 minutes, you can have a delicious meal that will warm you up and make your weeknights easier.

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    Crockpot Chicken and Noodles

    Crockpot Chicken and Noodles.
    Photo Credit: Bowl Me Over.

    This cozy meal is ready in just 5 minutes of prep time, making it perfect for chilly evenings. It's the kind of food that warms you up and feels like a hug on a plate.

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    Instant Pot Spaghetti with Meat Sauce

    Instant Pot Spaghetti with Meat Sauce on a bowl.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    Instant pot spaghetti is simple to prepare with just 9 ingredients and only one pot. It’s ready in under 30 minutes, making it a great option for busy weeknights.

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    Roasted Butternut Squash and Red Pepper Soup

    Roasted Butternut Squash and Red Pepper Soup.
    Photo Credit: The Vegan Lunch Box.

    This butternut squash soup is simple to make and features roasted squash and red pepper. It's a great option for lunch or dinner, especially on chilly days.

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    Mac and Cheese Pizza

    20 Minute Mac and Cheese Pizza
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    Bacon mac and cheese pizza is quick to prepare, taking only 20 minutes. It's a fun way to use up leftover mac and cheese.

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    Slow Cooker Beef Stew

    Slow cooker beef stew on a pot.
    Photo Credit: Fed by Sab.

    This stew is a perfect comfort meal for chilly days. It features tender beef cooked with potatoes, carrots, and peas in a thick, hearty broth.

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    Loaded Chicken & Potato Casserole

    Loaded chicken potato casserole.
    Photo credit: Food Folks and Fun.

    This dish features tender chicken paired with golden potato cubes, all topped with crispy bacon, melted cheese, and a dash of green onion. It's a comforting meal perfect for chilly evenings.

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    Chili Dog Tater Tot Casserole

    Chili Dog Tater Tot Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Bowl Me Over.

    This casserole is always a favorite and is perfect for chilly evenings. It's easy to make, filling, and sure to please everyone in the family.

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    Steak Fajita Pasta

    Steak Fajita Pasta.
    Photo credit: Out Grilling.

    Steak Fajita Pasta is a popular dish that combines marinated and grilled steak with creamy fajita-seasoned pasta and grilled veggies. It's a fantastic option to feed a group using just a couple of good steaks.

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    Walking Taco Casserole

    Walking taco casserole on a baking dish.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This walking taco casserole is a quick and easy meal that you can whip up in just 25 minutes. It's a fun twist on taco night, all made in one pan.

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    Creamy Chicken Pasta with Red Wine & Mushrooms

    Red wine chicken pasta.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    On your table in just 30 minutes - this Creamy Chicken Pasta is a winner every time! Packed full of fall flavors like red wine, mushrooms and thyme, it's a perfect easy dinner - that you will love to have in your lunchbox the next day. And it's sure to become your new favorite pasta dish!

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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has 20+ years experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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