With a chill in the air, there’s nothing better than a warm and comforting meal to chase away the winter blues. Imagine curling up by a warm fire with these easy-to-make winter dinner recipes. Whether you’re looking for a hearty soup to warm you up on a snowy day or tasty low-calorie options, I’ve included something for everyone. Get ready to savor the season with these delicious and satisfying meals that are perfect for sharing with family and friends. Let’s get cooking!
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Winter Dinner Recipes – Main Dishes
Let’s begin with some easy-to-make winter dinner main dish recipes that will have your family begging for more.
Brad’s Pulled Pork Recipe
Brad’s pulled pork recipe is perfect for winter cooking. The prep time is minimal; you can put it in the oven and forget it until dinner. Well, almost!
Brad loves to use his smokers for cooking but prefers to stay indoors when there’s a chill in the air. You will love Brad’s Cast Iron Dutch Oven Pulled Pork Recipe if you love juicy pulled pork. He came up with this delicious Pulled Pork Recipe that he cooks in a cast iron Dutch Oven. The pulled pork is tender and juicy when cooked using this method, and he gets to stay warm indoors.
READ Pulled Pork Dutch Oven Recipe Here
Pull pork is a delicious winter dinner recipe mixed with side dishes. For a healthier option, you can also try this easy recipe for Pulled Pork Egg Rolls made using an air fryer.
Easy Mouth Watering Pulled Pork Egg Rolls Air Fryer Recipe
Authentic Southern Style Shrimp and Grits
There are many ways to make Shrimp and Grits, and we’ve tried many recipes. From super easy like Brad’s Famous Cheesy Shrimp and Grits to the more complicated but totally worth the effort, Southern Style Shrimp and Grits.
READ Authentic Southern-Style Shrimp and Grits Recipe
Parmesan Crusted Oyster Casserole
Rich and savory, this oyster casserole is a crowd-pleaser. Topped is a crispy parmesan topping filled with succulent oysters; everyone will return for seconds.
READ Parmesan Crusted Oyster Casserole
Slow Cooker Chili and Soup Recipes
There’s nothing better than a bowl of piping hot chili or soup on a cold winter’s night. Here are some of my favorite recipes.
Easy Crock-Pot Chili Recipe
The best thing about this winter dinner recipe is that most ingredients can be found in your pantry and ready for an unexpected snow day. You can throw this recipe together in approximately 15 minutes and let it simmer for hours in the slow cooker.
Easy Taco Soup Recipe
Another last-minute, ready-to-make recipe is Taco Soup. It’s tasty for any occasion. You can easily double or triple the ingredients to feed a crowd. So, invite your neighbors over for a cozy winter dinner.
The Best Healthy White Chicken Chili
By: Simply 2 Moms
Side Dishes For Cozy Winter Dinner Recipes
Now that we have some hearty dishes for your cozy winter dinners let’s add some tasty side dishes.
Easy Sweet Cornbread Muffins
First, with all the above dishes, these easy, sweet cornbread muffins are a perfect addition. They are quick and inexpensive to make, and no one will guess they are made with a box mix.
Read Sweet Cornbread Muffin Recipe
Oven Roasted Vegetable
Healthy and easy to make, this side dish is the perfect complement to almost any main dish. It’s also a hearty vegetarian dish.
READ Oven Roasted Vegetable Recipe
Crunchy, Tasty Chinese Pickled Cucumbers
Talk about a tasty side dish. These pickled cucumbers are easy to make and will keep in the refrigerator for several days.
READ Tasty Chinese Pickled Cucumbers
Roasted Potato Salad With Arugula
By: Our Tiny Nest
This tasty potato salad is tossed with arugula for a healthy twist.
Read Roasted Potato Salad With Arugula
Easy Dessert Recipes
I have a major sweet tooth, and here are a few of our favorite dessert recipes that are perfect for winter.
Old Fashioned Bourbon Bread Pudding Recipe
It is a simple and delicious bread pudding recipe with a little twist.
READ Old Fashioned Bourbon Bread Pudding Recipe
Upside Down German Chocolate Cake
You must try this super easy German Chocolate Cake recipe for your ultimate chocolate fix. It only takes minutes to mix and stick in the oven. You’ll be amazed at how easy it is.
