It's cool outside. I mean chilly. I mean painfully cold. I mean so unbearably freezing that all I want to do is curl up next to a fire with a buffet of comfort foods. If you're stuck at home trying to stay warm, I want to share some of my all-time favorite cold-weather recipes with you. I’m talking soups, easy casseroles, pasta dishes, mugs of hot chocolate—everything you need to get through a blustery winter day.
These are the kinds of family-friendly dishes I’ve been making for years whenever a winter storm rolls through, or anytime we need something warm and comforting. Pot roast, sloppy Joes, monkey bread, chicken tortilla soup—is there anything better than a hot, homemade meal when you can't feel your toes? Pull out your Dutch oven, dust off the slow cooker, or grab a Bundt pan! These dishes will warm you up from the inside out.
Chicken Tortilla Soup
This soup is such a crowd-pleaser, especially when you pile on the toppings like sour cream, avocado, and pico de gallo. Here's the recipe for my slow cooker chicken tortilla soup if you'd rather go that route!
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Perfect Pot Roast
My tried-and-true pot roast cooks low and slow and will leave your home smelling magical! Serve it over mashed potatoes, rice, or buttered egg noodles.
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Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes
Sloppy Joes are always a hit, and this slow cooker version is easy and tasty. Once the meat sauce is ready, it can hang out in the slow cooker on warm for several hours so everyone can fix a sandwich when hunger strikes.
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Perfect Potato Soup
This potato soup is just the right balance of creamy, smooth, and chunky. Run wild with the toppings! I love bacon and shredded cheese on mine.
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Chicken Pot Pie
There's no greater comfort food than chicken pot pie. It comes together in about an hour and can be made with whatever sort of pie crust you have on hand—homemade, store-bought, or even puff pastry.
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Lasagna Soup
If you love lasagna, you've got to try this soup version. It's somehow even cozier (and easier!) than the real thing. The ricotta dumplings on top really make it.
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Cowboy Stew
This hearty, meaty stew has ground beef, kielbasa, and bacon, along with beans, potatoes, and corn. It's a stick-to-your-ribs type of meal!
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Chili Mac and Cheese
If you're looking for something your whole family is guaranteed to love, this chili mac is it. What a cozy, nostalgic dish. Bonus: it's ready in 30 minutes!
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Chicken Spaghetti
Hello, creamy, cheesy, pasta goodness! I've never met a single soul who didn't love chicken spaghetti. If you have leftovers, you're in luck. It's just as good the next day.
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Lemon Chicken-Orzo Soup
When you want something light and bright on a dreary winter day, this lemony chicken noodle soup is pure heaven. Enjoy it with some good crusty bread on the side!
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Monkey Bread
If you've got a tube of biscuits and some butter, sugar, and cinnamon on hand, then you have everything you need for this sticky, sweet, pull-apart masterpiece!
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Fancy Hot Chocolate
What's a winter storm without hot chocolate? This recipe is inspired by the famous hot chocolate served at The Four Seasons hotel in Vail, Colorado. The hot chocolate is rich and creamy, and the lacy piece of chocolate placed on top makes it even better!
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