Cozy & Easy Dinner Ideas To Warm Your Winter Days

1. Chicken Noodle Soup

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Classic chicken noodle soup which will leave you feeling so good, so warm, so cozy. This soup isn't only perfect for harsh winter nights. It’s also a nourishing meal for sick days. 

This chicken noodle soup is stuffed with warm flavors and filling ingredients. It’ll leave you cozy and craving more!

Using chicken breasts will create a flavorful chicken broth. Don’t forget to feature fresh dill and juice for a rather citrusy taste.

What you’ll need:

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 onion, diced

2 carrots, peeled and diced

2 celery ribs, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

8 cups chicken stock

2 bay leaves

Kosher salt freshly ground black pepper, to taste

2 1/2 pounds bone-in, skinless chicken breasts

2 1/2 cups wide egg noodles

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

1 tablespoon freshly squeezed juice

2. Beef Stew

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When it involves winter nutrients, a decent old-fashioned stew is about as good as it gets. Hearty, warm, and filled with vegetables, it’s versatile and so easy to place together. This recipe requires everyday ingredients. you'll also modify it using whatever you've got readily available.

What you’ll need:

2 pounds cubed beef stew meat

3 tablespoons vegetable oil

4 cubes beef bouillon, crumbled

4 cups of water

1 teaspoon dried rosemary

1 teaspoon dried parsley

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

3 large potatoes, peeled and cubed

4 carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces

4 stalks celery, cut into 1-inch pieces

1 large onion, chopped

2 teaspoons cornstarch

2 teaspoons cold water

3. Turkey Roulade

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Sometimes, roasting an entire turkey is simply an excessive amount of an undertaking. A roulade, though? It's surprisingly easy (we swear!), super flavorful, and far easier to carve. Perfect served with a side of mashed potatoes and a few tart condiments.

What you’ll need:

2 boneless, skinless turkey breasts

Kosher salt 

Freshly ground black pepper  

4 tablespoon butter

1 cup panko breadcrumbs  

1/4 cup thyme leaves

3 tablespoon sage 

2 cup parsley leaves

6 clove garlic 

1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 

1/4 cup vegetable oil 

4. Roasted Leg of Lamb

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If you’re searching for something that needs minimal effort but yields delicious flavors, this is it. Our recipe shows you easy steps to make this dish.

There’s no need to marinate the meat. With just some simple ingredients and seasonings, you’ll impress the gang with a tasty lamb dish.

What you’ll need:

1 trimmed bone-in leg of lamb

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary

1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves

 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

1 tablespoon kosher salt

2 teaspoons ground black pepper

5. Butternut Squash Soup

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Silky, sweet, and a little bit spicy, what’s to not love about butternut squash soup? It’s one of my all-time favorites!

The ingredients you’ll need are pretty easy to search out. Maybe a variety of them are already in your pantry, like onions, carrots, and potatoes. 

Of course, the super star of this meal is the butternut squash. It’s the secret of the soup’s delicate sweetness and slightly nutty flavor.

What you’ll need:

2 tablespoons butter

1 small onion, chopped

1 stalk of celery, chopped

1 medium carrot, chopped

2 medium potatoes, cubed

1 medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cubed

1 can chicken stock

Salt and pepper to taste

Credit: 

Kim (insanelygoodrecipes.com)

Kat Boytsova (delish.com)

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