Winter

Winter is the season for comfort food, and these winter recipes are comforting and healthy at the same time! There’s no better way to warm up on a cold day than with a bowl of homemade avgolemono chicken and rice soup. Or, try this fresh-from-the-oven baked pumpkin pasta with melty gruyere cheese. Plus, you’ll find easy holiday sides like my roasted delicata squash that are perfect for wintertime festivities. There are tons of equally satisfying dishes to choose from among the recipes below. Cozy up, grab your blanket, and browse to your heart’s content!

Popular Winter Recipes

If you’re looking for some exceptional winter recipe inspiration, look no further than these reader-favorite recipes.

Baked Chicken Parmesan
4

Chicken Parmesan

40 mins
Charcuterie and cheese board with fruit, olives, and spreads.

How to Make a Charcuterie and Cheese Board

30 mins
Picadillo is the most requested dish by my kids and it's so easy to make. We love it served over brown rice (or cauliflower rice) with this quick cabbage slaw or a salad on the side.
5

Cuban Picadillo

35 mins
chili in a bowl with sour cream.
1

Beef Chili Recipe

40 mins

Cozy Winter Soup Recipes

Winter is soup season in my kitchen. These are some of my favorite recipes for winter soups to warm up with this season.

Roasted Acorn Squash Soup
2

Creamy Roasted Acorn Squash Soup

1 hr 15 mins
Black Bean Soup
1

Black Bean Soup (Freezer Friendly)

2 hrs 30 mins
Spaghetti and Meatball Soup
4

Spaghetti and Meatball Soup

30 mins
Slow Cooker Butternut Pear Soup
2

Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Pear Soup

8 hrs 5 mins

My Latest Cold Weather Recipes

Keep things healthy this winter while staying warm and satisfied with my latest wholesome winter meals. Enjoy all of your favorite cozy recipes with absolutely no regrets!

Skillet of creamy Swedish meatballs.
8

Creamy Swedish Meatballs

40 mins
Charcuterie and cheese board with fruit, olives, and spreads.

How to Make a Charcuterie and Cheese Board

30 mins
Turkey Pot Pie Gratin
6

Leftover Turkey Pot Pie Gratin

1 hr 45 mins
Sugar Plum Baked Brie Bites
3

Baked Brie Bites (With Crescent Rolls)

30 mins
Butternut Squash Cheddar Soup in a bowl with bread
5

Butternut Squash Cheddar Soup (Slow Cooker or Stovetop)

1 hr
Herb and Salt-Rubbed Dry Brined Turkey
0

Dry Brine Turkey (Herb and Salt-Rubbed)

4 d 4 hrs
Healing pumpkin soup made with canned pumpkin and coconut milk.
1

Pumpkin Ginger Coconut Soup (Dairy-Free)

1 hr 5 mins
Puff Pastry Apple and Bacon Bites
2

Puff Pastry Apple and Bacon Bites

35 mins
Butternut Squash Salad with Brussels Sprouts and Pears
5

Butternut Squash Salad with Brussels Sprouts, Pears, and Maple Dijon Vinaigrette

45 mins
Butternut squash bake in pan
4

Butternut Squash Bake with Goat Cheese and Pistachios

1 hr
Apple Chia Pudding with Peanut Butter
6

Apple Chia Pudding and Peanut Butter

2 hrs 10 mins
Slow Cooker Chili
0

Slow Cooker Chili

4 hrs 20 mins
Healthy coq au vin in slow cooker.
3

Slow Cooker Coq au Vin

4 hrs 30 mins
Slow Cooker Taco Dip
3

Crockpot Taco Dip

2 hrs 12 mins
Platter of chicken scarpariello with sausage, peppers, and cauliflower.
3

Chicken Scarpariello (Low-Carb Version)

45 mins
Potsticker Soup
6

Potsticker Soup

30 mins
Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meat Sauce
8

Instant Pot Spaghetti with Meat Sauce

24 mins
Bowl of pozole rojo with avocado and cilantro for garnish.
5

Pozole Rojo Recipe (Made in the Instant Pot!)

1 hr
Chicken corn chowder in bowl with spoon.
2

Creamy Chicken Corn Chowder

50 mins