Easy Winter Recipes
When the weather turns cold, our kitchen fills up with holiday treats, soups, and slow-cooked dinners. These Easy Winter Recipes cover Christmas appetizers, cozy stews, and warm desserts all season long. Try our Candy Cane Caprese, Instant Pot Mississippi Pot Roast, or this Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup.
Christmas and Holiday Recipes
Festive appetizers, holiday cookies, and make-ahead favorites for Christmas Eve and beyond.
- Candy Cane Caprese
- Cranberry Salsa with Jalapeños
- Shrimp Cocktail Platter Recipe: 10 Minute Party Appetizer
- Crispy Crab Bites with Remoulade
- Mushroom Tart with Puff Pastry and Gruyere
- Oven-Baked Christmas Chex Mix with Cheez-Its
- Anise Pizzelle Recipe (Classic Italian Cookies)
- Cranberry Compote (Easy 10 Minute Recipe)
Cozy Winter Soups and Stews
Creamy potato soup, hearty beef stew, and bean soups to warm you up on cold nights.
Comfort Food Dinners
Smothered pork chops, chicken pot pie, and meatloaf, the classics we crave all winter.
- Dutch Oven Beef Tips with Gravy
- Smothered Pork Chops with Gravy (Oven Baked)
- Southern Chicken Pot Pie with Puff Pastry
- Homemade Southern Chicken and Dumplings Recipe
- How to Make a Southern Meatloaf
- Sunday Gravy (Sunday Sauce) with Short Ribs, Sausage & Meatballs
- Beef Ragu Rigatoni (Oven Baked Chuck Roast)
- Creamy Garlic Mushroom Pasta
Chili and Slow-Cooked Favorites
Fall-apart pot roast, ham and beans, and big pots of chili that cook while you relax.
- Easy Instant Pot Mississippi Pot Roast Recipe
- Slow Cooker Chuck Roast with Vegetables and Gravy
- Instant Pot Ham and Beans Recipe
- Instant Pot White Chicken Chili with Salsa Verde
- Dutch Oven Chili Recipe (Cincinnati-Style)
- Tex-Mex Chili with Brisket
- Mexican Pork Carnitas Recipe (Slow Cooker)
- Instant Pot Lasagna Soup Recipe
Winter Breakfast and Brunch
Eggnog French toast bake, cinnamon roll scones, and warm grits for slow winter mornings.
- Brioche French Toast Bake with Eggnog
- Cinnamon Roll Scones with Cream Cheese Glaze
- Pumpkin Spice French Toast (Made with Sourdough)
- White Sausage Gravy
- Cheddar and Chive Drop Biscuits
- Apple Streusel Muffins (Jumbo Bakery Style)
- Creamy Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats with Fruit and Nuts
- Quick & Creamy Stone Ground Grits Recipe (Instant Pot)
Winter Side Dishes
Creamy potatoes, slow cooker creamed corn, and roasted root vegetables.
- Slow Cooker Creamed Corn
- Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Sour Cream
- Homemade Scalloped Potatoes Recipe
- Roasted Fall Vegetables
- Crispy Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Balsamic
- Caramelized Butternut Squash with Maple and Brûlée Topping
- Slow Cooker Collard Greens with Smoked Turkey
- Carrots and Parsnips Recipe with Honey Thyme Glaze (Stovetop)
Cozy Winter Desserts
Butter pecan blondies, pecan pie bars, and pound cake to end the night on a sweet note.
Planning for the holidays? Browse our Easy Christmas Recipes, or find more cozy bowls in our Soup and Stew Recipes.
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