Spice up your winter dinner recipes with these warm, hearty, and satisfying cold weather dinner ideas! You'll be adding these recipes to your meal plan all winter long!
Winter used to be a dreaded season for me. Although, over the years I have learned to love it. Bleak, cold days are perfect for a cup of Dark Chocolate Hot Cocoa. It's a great time to make my own Pine Winter Wreath out of fresh greens. I also enjoy creating a Budget Friendly Winter Window Box display.
Cold days are also the perfect time to be hard at work in the kitchen. Sometimes I just want an Easy Winter Dinner recipe to follow so I can get a meal on the table. Other days I like to put a little more love into my cooking.
In the winter months our body needs more warming foods. Some examples of these would be root vegetables such as carrots, sweet potatoes, celery, and beets. Our bodies are also burning slightly more calories to help keep us warm. As a result, we crave foods that will give us that feeling of warmth and comfort.
Each of these recipes will bring you that feeling you're craving. Wether you're looking for a winter dinner with beef, chicken, loads of veggies, or whatever you have in your kitchen, these recipes have you covered.
Why You'll Love These Recipes
Warm and cozy: When it's cold outside, these winter dinner recipes will keep you feeling warm and cozy!
Full of nutrition: Wether it's from the root veggies included in most of these recipes, sourdough, or abundant protein, these recipes are full of nutritional value to not only taste good but also fuel your body.
Lots of variety: Winter doesn't have to be a time where you resort to the same 3 meals. It's possible to still have lots of variety with these hearty dinner recipes!
Loaded with vegetables: Through the winter months our bodies need more root vegetables and warming foods. This compilation of recipes includes lots of those root vegetables that will help keep your body warm!
30 Winter Dinner Recipes
Roasted Butternut Squash Tortellini
Try this hearty dinner recipe with roasted butternut squash and tortellini! Top it with a sprig of fresh rosemary for some extra flavor.
Soup Bread Bowls
Winter is the best season for soup. So, up your soup game by serving it in artisan bread bowls!
Sausage Tortellini Soup
Creamy soups are delicious and this one is to die for! If you love cream-based soups then this one is for you.
Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwiches
These french dip sandwiches are the perfect winter dinner recipe for the man in your life. Serve it up with roasted veggies and au jus!
Crockpot Italian Wedding Soup
Cold, busy days call for a crockpot soup recipe like this crockpot Italian wedding soup!
Baked Caprese Stuffed Chicken
What's better than baked chicken? Baked chicken that's stuffed with caprese! You'll love the twist on this classic baked chicken breast recipe.
Leftover Turkey Casserole
Use up your leftover Thanksgiving turkey to make this turkey casserole topped with the most flaky biscuits!
Florida Fall Harvest Salad
Serve this fall harvest salad as a light side dish to a hearty winter dinner recipe!
Simple Shepherd's Pie With A Twist
Try this shepherd's pie that has a fun twist to it! You won't be disappointed.
Slow Cooker Beef Stew
Beef stew is the best hearty winter dinner recipe. Better yet, it's made in the slow cooker which means it's minimal effort for you, mama.
Cheddar Bay Biscuit Pot Pie
Chicken pot pie lovers will love this cheddar bay biscuit pie!
Sweet Potato Cottage Pie
The colder months are great to add in sweet potatoes to your diet since they are a root vegetable. Make it easy with this sweet potato cottage pie!
Instant Pot Black Bean Soup
Beans are a great way to add in some extra protein to your diet. Or, if you're not a fan of meat this recipe might be for you, too!
Creamy Coconut Sweet Potato Soup
For all of the creamy soup lovers, try this creamy coconut sweet potato soup! Serve it with warm sourdough dinner rolls and roasted veggies.
Gluten Free Salisbury Steak
Steak is the heartiest winter dinner recipe of them all! Juicy, tender, and oh so delicious, this winter dinner recipe will surely be a hit.
Salisbury Steak With Mushroom Gravy
Smother a juicy, tender steak in mushroom gravy this this salisbury steak recipe! Men and women alike will be devouring this meal.
Lemon Chicken Quinoa Soup
For a lighter but still hearty winter dinner option, try this lemon chicken quinoa soup recipe! Make it a little more filling by serving it with some sourdough artisan bread.
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
Butternut squash soup is a classic winter dish that needs to be in this list. Soup is always good when there's also bread to enjoy with it!
Beef And Vegetable Soup
Get in all of your protein and veggies in one dish with this beef and vegetable soup!
Roasted Vegetables
Serve these roasted veggies as a nutritious side dish to your hearty winter dinner meal. They would go great with salisbury steak, a hearty soup, or meatloaf.
Breakfast Casserole
Breakfast for dinner is a favorite in my household. Make it a favorite in yours, too, and start off with this sausage breakfast casserole!
Sautéed Kale And Mushrooms
Kale and mushrooms make a delicious light side dish for those winter recipes that might be on the heavy side.
Honey Garlic Chicken
Oh, this honey garlic chicken looks so good! Sweet honey and garlic blend together to create the most delectable taste.
Spiced Cider Braised Pork Tenderloin
Get a little fancy with this pork tenderloin that's braised in spiced cider!
Old Fashioned Chicken Noodle Soup
Chicken noodle soup warms the soup and is perfect for a cold, brisk winter day.
Pumpkin Sweet Potato Chili
Chili is a classic winter dinner recipe that just about everybody loves. Spice it up a bit by adding pumpkin and sweet potato!
Turkey White Bean Chili
Another great way to use leftover Thanksgiving turkey is to make this turkey white bean chili! It's a twist on the classic chili recipe.
Dill Pickle Soup
If you're a dill pickle fan, this soup is for you!
Slow Cooker Beef Tips And Gravy
Make this hearty winter dinner recipe for your boyfriend, husband, brother, Dad, or grandpa. The manly men out there are going to love it!
Sourdough Garlic Knots
Anything sourdough is a perfect addition to soups, salad, steak recipes, and more! Try out these sourdough garlic knots.
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