Real Food with Sarah

  • Summer
  • Browse Recipes
  • 30-Minute Recipes
  • About
    • About Sarah
    • About Real Food with Sarah
  • Shop my Kitchen
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Summer
  • Browse Recipes
  • 30-Minute Recipes
  • About
    • About Sarah
    • About Real Food with Sarah
  • Shop my Kitchen

subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • Summer
  • Browse Recipes
  • 30-Minute Recipes
  • About
    • About Sarah
    • About Real Food with Sarah
  • Shop my Kitchen

×
Home » Recipes

Warm & Comforting Winter Recipes

Winter means cozy comfort food that will warm you up all season long. From hearty soups to delicious comfort foods, these recipes are perfect for the whole family.

Discover casseroles such as Ground Turkey Enchiladas, one-pot meals including Coconut Curry Chicken Thighs and cozy classics like Dutch Oven Pot Roast.

Casseroles

  • Ground turkey enchiladas topped with avocado in a brown baking dish.
    Easy Ground Turkey Enchiladas (Flavor-Packed Weeknight Dinner)
  • A spoon scooping into a pan of mac and cheese.
    Old-Fashioned Baked Macaroni and Cheese
  • A pot pie with a wooden spoon digging in.
    Leftover Turkey Pot Pie
  • Platter of lasagna topped with basil.
    Creamy Pesto Chicken Lasagna with Béchamel

Side Dishes

  • Mashed potatoes with melted butter on top.
    Instant Pot Red-Skinned Mashed Potatoes
  • Rosemary garnished potatoes and carots.
    Honey Roasted Carrots and Parsnips
  • Sheet pan full of roasted Italian veggies with fresh basil.
    Charred Mediterranean Roasted Vegetables (Done in 30 Minutes)
  • Brussels sprouts with a serving spoon on a plate.
    Crispy Air Fryer Frozen Brussels Sprouts in 20 Minutes

Soups & Stews

  • Bone-in chicken soup with orzo and lemon.
    Bone-In Chicken Soup
  • A bowl of chicken broccoli cheddar soup.
    Chicken Broccoli Cheddar Soup
  • Bowl of tortellini soup.
    Instant Pot Tortellini Soup (with Chicken Sausage)
  • Bowl of chicken and potato soup.
    Creamy Chicken Thigh Potato Soup (Ready in 40 Minutes)

More Winter Recipes

  • Parmesan-crusted chicken on a blue and white plate, garnished with lemon slices.
    Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken
    Cook Time25 Minutes
  • Couscous, asparagus and a piece of breaded fish on a plate.
    Panko Crusted Cod (Simple Stovetop Recipe)
    Cook Time18 Minutes
  • A baking dish of stuffed shells.
    Stuffed Shells with Beef & Ricotta
    Cook Time1 Hours
  • A bowl of gnocchi with bolognese.
    Slow-Simmered Gnocchi Bolognese
    Cook Time1 Hours
  • Pork chops and vegetables on a sheet pan.
    Sheet Pan Pork Chops with Apples
    Cook Time50 Minutes
  • A close-up of baked chicken pesto gnocchi in a cast-iron skillet, topped with golden melted cheese and fresh basil leaves.
    Creamy Baked Pesto Gnocchi with Chicken
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Mashed sweet potatoes topped with parsley and a piece of butter.
    Savory Mashed Sweet Potatoes
    Cook Time40 Minutes
  • Sliced steak and onion pie.
    Steak and Onion Pie (British Pub Style)
    Cook Time1 Hours 45 Minutes
  • Cheesy no-boil pasta bake with penne, sausage and broccoli in tomato sauce, topped with fresh basil.
    One Pan No-Boil Pasta Bake (Ready in 45 Minutes)
    Cook Time45 Minutes
  • Overhead view of creamy garlic Parmesan chicken pasta with penne, spinach, sliced chicken, red pepper flakes and grated Parmesan.
    Easy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta (Ready in 30 Minutes)
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Whole chicken surrounded by baby potatoes and onion in a Dutch oven.
    Dutch Oven Whole Chicken and Potatoes
    Cook Time1 Hours 45 Minutes
  • A bowl of rigatoni with sausage.
    Creamy Tomato Spinach Sausage Pasta (Easy 20-Minute Dinner)
    Cook Time20 Minutes
  • A hand picking up a slider.
    BBQ Chicken Sliders
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • A plate of tomato sauce over spaghetti topped with basil leaves.
    Nonna's Authentic Italian Pasta Sauce
    Cook Time1 Hours 10 Minutes
  • Crispy roasted Cornish hens topped with lemon and rosemary, served with Brussels sprouts and roasted sweet potatoes.
    Roasted Spatchcock Cornish Hen Recipe (One Sheet Pan, 30 Minutes)
    Cook Time45 Minutes
  • Cherry tomato pasta with grated Parmesan, fresh basil, and burst tomatoes in white serving bowl.
    Fresh Cherry Tomato Pasta Sauce with Garlic and Basil
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • A white plate of Greek meatballs with couscous and red peppers topped with parsley and dill.
    Greek Turkey Meatballs with Tzatziki
    Cook Time40 Minutes
  • Three-cheese macaroni and cheese on a gray plate, garnished with fresh chives and black pepper.
    3 Cheese Mac and Cheese (No Flour)
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • Chicken thighs in a cast iron pan topped with thyme.
    Pan-Seared Chicken with Mustard Sauce (One Pan, 30 Minutes)
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • Roasted chicken leg quarters with lemon wedges.
    Crispy Roasted Chicken Leg Quarters (Ready in 35 Minutes)
    Cook Time40 Minutes
  • Broccoli on a sheet pan with parchment paper and on a white plate.
    The Easiest Way to Cook Frozen Broccoli
    Cook Time25 Minutes
  • Skillet of cheesy Tex-Mex chicken and rice garnished with cilantro, lime wedges alongside.
    One-Pan Tex-Mex Chicken and Rice Skillet
    Cook Time40 Minutes
  • Golden and bubbly lasagna with béchamel sauce, topped with melted mozzarella and fresh basil, baked to crispy perfection.
    Lasagna with Béchamel (No Ricotta)
    Cook Time2 Hours 20 Minutes
  • A spoon digging into roasted potatoes.
    Garlic Butter Potatoes
    Cook Time50 Minutes
  • Sliders on a cutting board.
    Easy Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders
    Cook Time8 Hours 8 Minutes
  • Baked Greek salmon in a baking dish.
    Easy Mediterranean Salmon with Feta and Tomatoes
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Baked turkey spinach meatballs in marinara sauce topped with fresh basil in cast iron skillet.
    Easy Baked Turkey and Spinach Meatballs
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • A bowl of linguine and chicken alfredo.
    Chicken Alfredo with Linguine (30 Minutes)
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Tomato pastina with guanciale in a green scalloped-edge bowl.
    Tomato Pastina with Guanciale (Creamy Italian Comfort)
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • Cheeseburger pasta in a white scalloped-edge bowl with dill pickles and green onions on a blue striped napkin.
    One-Pot Cheeseburger Pasta
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • white bowls filled with meatball soup
    Easy Meatball and Couscous Soup (One Pot, 40 Minute Recipe)
    Cook Time40 Minutes
  • A small bowl filled with soup.
    Instant Pot Stuffed Pepper Soup (Easy One-Pot Dinner)
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Bowl of sausage and peppers pasta topped with Parmesan and basil, ready to serve.
    Sausage and Peppers Pasta (Easy Weeknight Dinner)
    Cook Time40 Minutes
  • Creamy roasted red pepper pasta with sausage ready.
    Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Pasta with Sausage
    Cook Time40 Minutes
  • Two turkey burgers with fries in a parchment-lined tray, ready to serve.
    Air Fryer Turkey Burgers
    Cook Time25 Minutes
  • A plate of spaghetti with sauce.
    Ground Turkey Spaghetti (Rich Meat Sauce, 45 Minutes)
    Cook Time45 Minutes
  • Two sliders with cheese in a baking dish.
    Ground Turkey Sloppy Joe Sliders
    Cook Time55 Minutes
  • Stuffed pepper skillet with a spoon digging in.
    Ground Turkey Stuffed Bell Pepper Casserole
    Cook Time1 Hours
  • Casserole dish full of beef and sweet potato pie.
    Easy Shepherd's Pie with Sweet Potato
    Cook Time1 Hours
  • Beef meatballs topped with sesame seeds and green onions on a white plate.
    Sweet & Spicy Honey Sriracha Meatballs (Perfect for Parties or Dinner)
    Cook Time45 Minutes

Posts pagination

1 2 … 4 Next page
Sarah Hill, food blogger behind Real Food with Sarah, in her kitchen preparing fresh ingredients for a weeknight dinner.

Hi, I'm Sarah!

Hi, I'm Sarah! I create cozy, reliable dinner recipes for busy weeknights - creamy pastas, chicken dinners, hearty soups, and beef and turkey recipes made with ingredients you can find at any grocery store. Real food that actually tastes good, without spending all night cooking.

More about me →

Summer Dinner Ideas

  • Chicken legs with bbq sauce.
    Baked BBQ Chicken Leg Quarters
  • Grilled chicken thighs topped with parsley.
    Juicy Grilled Mediterranean Chicken Thighs (Easy & Flavor-Packed!)
  • Baked Greek salmon in a baking dish.
    Easy Mediterranean Salmon with Feta and Tomatoes
  • A plate of spaghetti and shrimp scampi.
    Shrimp Scampi with Angel Hair Pasta (Easy 20-Minute Dinner)
See more Summer Recipes →
Add us as a trusted site on Google

Reader Favorites ⭐️

  • A spoon scooping into a pan of mac and cheese.
    Old-Fashioned Baked Macaroni and Cheese
  • A plate of tomato sauce over spaghetti topped with basil leaves.
    Nonna's Authentic Italian Pasta Sauce
  • Bowls of pastina soup on a cutting board with bread.
    Italian Pastina Soup (The Best Italian Penicillin Recipe)
  • Golden and bubbly lasagna with béchamel sauce, topped with melted mozzarella and fresh basil, baked to crispy perfection.
    Lasagna with Béchamel (No Ricotta)
Shop my Fav Kitchen Products

Footer

See the kitchen tools I use every week →

as seen in:

Logos of media outlets: "mashed" in lowercase bold letters, "LA WEEKLY" in a rectangular frame with bold uppercase letters, and "Food Republic" inside a circular badge with three stars and "EST 2010" written below.
Logos of media outlets: "Parade" in bold serif font on a dark rectangular background and "EAT BLOG TALK" in uppercase letters, with "Blog" in cursive, partially overlaid on a speech bubble design.
↑ back to top

About & Connect

About Sarah

About the blog
Contact
Work with Me

Smoker Recipes

Quick Links

Privacy Policy
Accessibility Policy
Cookie Policy
Opt-Out Preferences

Browse Recipes


I may earn from qualified purchases made through affiliate links on my website, at no cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Copyright © 2021-2026 Real Food with Sarah LLC®

Manage Cookie Consent
To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions.
Functional Always active
The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network.
Preferences
The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user.
Statistics
The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you.
Marketing
The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes.
  • Manage options
  • Manage services
  • Manage {vendor_count} vendors
  • Read more about these purposes
View preferences
  • {title}
  • {title}
  • {title}
Manage Cookie Consent
To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions.
Functional Always active
The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network.
Preferences
The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user.
Statistics
The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you.
Marketing
The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes.
  • Manage options
  • Manage services
  • Manage {vendor_count} vendors
  • Read more about these purposes
View preferences
  • {title}
  • {title}
  • {title}