50 Comforting Recipes for The Cozy Season
The cozy season is upon us! Also known as “winter”, but that doesn’t have quite the same happy ring to it now does it? Where we live in Minnesota, our cozy season lasts nearly half of the year so we have to greet it with all the optimism and enthusiasm we can muster to make it though gracefully (or, you know, sane).
When the temperatures drop I find myself gravitating toward the kitchen more than usual. Standing in front of a warm stove, stirring a big pot of something nourishing for my family brings me so much comfort. Especially after the year we’ve all had (hi, 2020), I think comfort food is a necessity now more than ever. And so, I’ve gathered up a whole host of recipes sure to keep you bundled up in warmth and deliciousness! 50 recipes (!!) for you—some of which are my tried & true favorites and some new ones that I’m so very eager to try this season!
When dinner prep time rolls around and the sky turns dark, I recommend lighting a few candles in the kitchen, popping on a good playlist to stir and sway to, and before you know it you’ll have full bellies around the table and an expanded repertoire of beloved recipes to last you till springtime. Until then, I sincerely hope you find a new recipe or two to tuck into and enjoy this season, and that your home is filled with good food and so much joy!
ps: If you’re more of a visuals person, I have a Pinterest board with all 50 of these recipes pinned for you here!
Comfy, Cozy, Delicious
Garlic Butter Creamed Spinach Salmon from Half Baked Harvest
Quinoa Black Bean Tacos from Plays Well With Butter
Fish Florentine from Skinnytaste
Instant Pot Coq au Vin from Half Baked Harvest
One Pan Honey Mustard Chicken & Vegetables from The Modern Proper
Sesame Beef and Broccoli from Pinch of Yum
Easy Parmesan Risotto from Ina Garten
Green Chicken Enchiladas from The Modern Proper
Roasted Tomatoes w/ Goat Cheese Polenta from Pinch of Yum
Instant Pot Pot Roast from Creme de la Crumb
Steak Bites w/ Sweet Potatoes from The Modern Proper
Chicken Dishes Galore
Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken w/ Orzo - Half Baked Harvest
Instant Pot Chicken Marinara w/ Polenta from The Modern Proper
Chicken & Potatoes w/ Dijon Cream Sauce from Creme de la Crumb
Chicken Tinga Tacos from Pinch of Yum
Crispy Chipotle Chicken Tacos from Half Baked Harvest
Easy Orange Chicken from The Modern Proper
Skillet Spinach Artichoke Chicken from Creme de la Crumb
Easy Lemon Chicken from The Modern Proper
Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken w/ Orzo from Half Baked Harvest
Soup Season
Roasted Tomato Basil Soup - What’s Gaby Cooking
Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup from Damn Delicious
Broccoli Cheese Soup from Pinch of Yum
Spiced Chickpea Stew with Coconut and Turmeric AKA “The Stew” from Alison Roman
Roasted Tomato Basil Soup from What’s Gaby Cooking
Hearty Minestrone Soup from Plays Well With Butter
5 Ingredient Chicken Tortilla Soup from The Modern Proper
French Onion Soup w/ Gruyere Toasts from What’s Gaby Cooking
Homemade Ramen with Tofu from Pinch of Yum
Turmeric Chicken Soup from Broma Bakery
Hearty Pumpkin Chili from Plays Well With Butter
Pasta Is Always The Right Answer
Braised Pork Ragu w/ Papardelle - Plays Well With Butter
Baked Gnocchi from The Modern Proper
Butternut Squash and Sausage Lasagna from Rachael Ray
Braised Pork Ragu w/ Papardelle from Plays Well With Butter
Instant Pot Mac & Cheese from Pinch of Yum
Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Rigatoni from The Modern Proper
Cauliflower Gnocchi from Pinch of Yum
Easy Bolognese from The Modern Proper
Sweet Potato Gnocchi w/ Garlic Sage Butter Sauce from Pinch of Yum
Wintery De-Lights
Arugula Pesto & White Bean Panzanella - What’s Gaby Cooking
Egg Roll in a Bowl from All The Healthy Things
Arugula Pesto & White Bean Panzanella from What’s Gaby Cooking
Kale Caesar Salad w/ Sweet Potatoes and Chickpeas from Half Baked Harvest
Cozy Autumn Grain Bowl from Plays Well With Butter
Ultimate Winter Salad from The Pioneer Woman
Baked Goods & Sweet Treats
GF Vegan Cinnamon Rolls - Broma Bakery
Pan-Banging Ginger Molasses Cookies from The Vanilla Bean Blog
Baked Apple Cider Doughnuts from NYT Cooking
No Knead Miracle Bread from Pinch of Yum
Grain Free Pumpkin Bars from The Gluten-Free Palate
Almond Apple Crisp from Zoe Bakes
5-Ingredient No Bake Cookie Energy Bites from Minimalist Baker
GF Vegan Cinnamon Rolls from Broma Bakery
Spiced Pumpkin Butter from Half Baked Harvest