90 Cozy Winter Dinner Ideas to Keep You Warm

Truly comfort food at its finest, chicken pot pie represents the gorgeous marriage of a flaky, buttery crust with diced chicken, onions, carrots, and peas in a creamy sauce. While it’s a dish that you can easily find pre-made in almost any grocery freezer aisle, we strongly believe that making your own is worth it.

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Brown stew chicken might seem like a snooze of a name for a recipe, but don’t be fooled—Jamaica’s signature marvel of a dish offers a galaxy of flavors that explains its massive fan base on the island and among the country’s expats.

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Now famous for being the national dish of Germany, this “sour roast” usually consists of a large cut of beef, which is marinated for several days in a combination of red wine, vinegar, and spices. Our advice? Start marinating it midweek so it’s ready to be cooked on the weekend.

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The Amish have made many amazing contributions to the world of food, but no dish is more iconic than beef and noodles. Chunks of juicy slow-cooked beef mingling with tender egg noodles in a rich broth? It’s comfort in a bowl.

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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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Inspired by Korean sundubu-jjigae, this is a fast, easy meal that’s still BIG on flavor. Both spicy and savory—thanks to a hefty dollop of gochujang (a fermented chili paste) and a mixture of fresh ginger, garlic, and scallions, this tofu stew is an amazingly satisfying vegetarian meal.

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Rich, warm, and full of flavor, beef stroganoff is the ultimate wintertime food. Buttery egg noodles are smothered in a creamy beef and mushroom gravy in this recipe, making it packed with flavor and super-filling.

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A cheesy, garlicky, spinach mixture is the perfect balance to a tender salmon fillet. Everything is nestled together in puff pastry, and after 20 minutes in the oven, you’ll have a buttery, flaky crust with perfectly tender salmon inside. Prepare to elevate your holiday dinner game!

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Cassoulet, one of France’s most heralded and sublime dishes, is a formidable stew made of white beans, sausage, confit (usually duck), and pork. Put it at the top of your list of comfort foods to tackle this winter—you won’t regret it.

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In our book, the perfect macaroni & cheese recipe has to nail three things: be extra creamy, plenty cheesy, and paired with a golden, crunchy topping. This tried-and-true recipe aces all of these requirements (and more!) with flying colors, so put that blue box back on the shelf.

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