97 Winter Dinner Ideas Guaranteed To Keep You Warm & Cozy

Cold-weather comfort food is all we want on a lazy, long winter weekend, and this French onion pot roast is the perfect cross between slow-roasted chuck and classic cheesy French onion soup. Taking inspo from our onion soup rib roast, the beef is seasoned with onion soup mix to add depth and an extra umami boost.

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Nothing satisfies a meat and potato craving quite like a classic, hearty shepherd’s pie. In this comfort food staple, ground beef is cooked with aromatics and red wine before being combined with corn and peas, all covered with velvety, rich mashed potatoes and topped with Parmesan before being broiled until golden brown. 😍

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If creamy chicken & gnocchi is the one-pan dinner you find yourself making over and over again, this one’s for you. It’s just like the original but with added flair from crumbled feta, ras el hanout, and spicy harissa paste—a North African hot sauce. Chicken breast cutlets are seasoned, pan-seared, then smothered in smoky, creamy spinach and mushroom sauce alongside plump gnocchi. It’s hearty, velvety, and completely deserving of a spot in your weeknight dinner round-up.

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Looking for a comforting yet innovative dish to impress your guests or family, without too much work on your part? This easy-to-make casserole takes frozen potato pierogi to the next level with layers of spinach, sausage, and cheese that will leave everyone craving more.

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The Philly cheesesteak is at the peak of our favorite sandwiches list, but worthy cheesesteak spots are few and far between (especially for discerning consumer). This pasta is our solution to getting that comforting flavor without suffering through a disappointing take-out sandwich.

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Name a better pairing than pork and beans. We'll wait…. exactly. There simply isn’t one. That means that this white bean and sausage skillet is guaranteed to have you scraping your bowl clean and coming back for seconds. Best part? This comes together in just 30 minutes and only uses a few dishes!

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During the cold winter months, soul-healing comfort food is what the doctor ordered, and that's exactly what this cozy noodle soup is. Italian Penicillin soup (also known as Nonna's Penicillin soup) gets its name from how nourishing and comforting every spoonful is. It heals you when your body hurts, eases those winter blues, or comforts you when you’re a little homesick for nonna.

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We'll say it: A cheeseburger is one of the most perfect foods on Earth, but it can be hard to replicate the perfection of a restaurant-quality burger in the comfort of your own home. This hamburger casserole captures the same magic in the form of an easy weeknight casserole.

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Canned cream of mushroom soup is great, though we all know homemade is better. One reason? If you make it at home, you can jazz it up into a one-pot pasta scenario like this one, without too much extra effort.

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Spicy, hearty, and incredibly flavorful, jambalaya is a New Orleans classic for good reason. Its complex flavor is informed by cuisines from around the world—Spanish, West African, and French to name a few. Our recipe combines three proteins and vegetable-packed rice for a flavor-packed dish that will warm you up all season long.

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No comfort food truly compares to classic beef stew. Complete with baby potatoes, veggies, and tender beef, this is a recipe you want to keep up your sleeve, whether you’re serving guests or looking for a make-ahead meal (that will get even better as the week goes on).

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Craving 5-star flavors at home on a winter weeknight? Make these cacio e pepe white beans. Using just six ingredients, this classy one-pan dinner promises the luscious richness and bold flavors of a fine dining restaurant in just 15 minutes.

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Bell peppers tend to be a bit sweeter and fruitier than poblano peppers, but poblanos really hold up to big flavors and rich foods, making them perfect for stuffed peppers. We updated the typical filling with fire-roasted tomatoes and chipotle chiles too, but feel free to swap in for your favorite filling if you like.

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Don’t let the frozen fries fool you—this is a meal for grown-ups. The French bistro classic, steak frites, gets fused with a dirty gin martini to create a combo that will leave you feeling like your most sophisticated self.

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TikTok may be obsessed with French onion pasta, but we added a special Delish twist: French onion mac & cheese. The comfort food classic gets a grown-up upgrade from Gruyère and caramelized onions in this recipe, lending that rich French onion flavor you know and love to extra-cheesy mac & cheese.

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This easy comfort food recipe is perfect on a cold night, and simple enough to whip up when you don't feel like making anything. One spoonful, and you'll be instantly cozier, no matter the weather outside.

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Looking to spice up your weeknight dinner rotation? Make hot honey chicken and Brussels sprouts. Featuring a simple glaze hacked from a store-bought condiment, this one-skillet meal promises maximum flavor with minimal fuss.

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Let the good times roll because this chicken and pasta skillet will take you straight to Louisiana. Just like our other gnocchi skillet dinners, this one is absolutely craveable; plus, it brings all the flavors we associate with New Orleans into your kitchen, just in time for Mardi Gras.

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This dish expands on what we all love about fettuccine Alfredo, amping it up with the punchy spices and andouille sausage commonly found in Cajun cuisine. If you love gumbo and jambalaya, this recipe has got to be next on your list.

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In this vegetarian version of a Chinese-American favorite, oven-baked tofu gets tossed in a savory, sweet, and slightly spicy sauce along with crisp-tender broccoli, then topped with toasty sesame seeds and scallions. With a side of white rice, you’ll be on your way to a saucy, crowd-pleasing weeknight dinner.

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