Wherever you are in the world, winters are the lazy season. A warm, fuzzy, and cozy blanket with a warm casserole of some tasty dishes is the definition of a perfect winter evening. When it is difficult to step out of the blanket, you need some easy Winter Dinner Recipes that do not take much time for you to make, and you can jump right back into your cozy spot.
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Do you know that sometimes due to the motion of wind and water, snowballs are formed without any human interference?
Well, in the kitchen, though, nothing can be made without human interference. Sigh!! We have got you some lip-smacking Winter Dinner Recipes right here that will make you excited to spend time in the kitchen. A collection of best winter dinner recipes.
Read on to find out.
1. Chicken Parmesan Baked Ziti
Image and Recipe by gimme some oven
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6-8
Number of ingredients: 6
Some dishes that came out of Italy have become comfort food for generations. They can be both fancy, as you will order in a fancy restaurant, and they might even be just pasta, sauce, and cheese to throw in a pot and put in the oven. This Winter Dinner Recipe is the latter one.
2. Easy Shrimp and Broccoli Stir-fry
Image and recipe by Damn delicious
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Number of ingredients: 14
Stir-fry recipes are very easy recipes to make, and they do not have many restrictions on what ingredients to use. It does not even take much time to make a stir-fry. Shrimp recipes for dinner in winter are the perfect meals in terms of flavor and are always worth a try. This Winter Dinner Recipe blends the flavors of shrimp and broccoli, and the chef boasts that these ingredients aItaliancomplementing each other.
3. Roasted Balsamic Chicken with Cranberries
Image and Recipe by Ahead of thyme
Prep and Cook time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Number of ingredients: 10
Marinate-Assemble-Roast. Yes, these are the only three steps of this easy winter dinner recipe. For all the times you have skipped making a fancy meal due to the lack of time and ingredients, this is the perfect substitute. You can also add one more step of storing the cooked meal to eat later. It is also worth mentioning that this Winter Dinner recipe is gluten-free.
4. Gnocchi with Spinach and Chicken Sausage
Image and Recipe by Taste of home
Prep time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Number of ingredients: 11
This recipe is best made with potato gnocchi, but you can use whatever gnocchi you can find, and if you don’t have gnocchi, you can even substitute pasta in the recipe. This is made keeping in mind that people do not always want to go out shopping for ingredients before cooking, and hence it is made with the ingredients generally found in the pantry. Another addition to easy winter dinner recipes.
5. Eggplant Meatballs
Image and recipe by A-Couple-cooks
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 50 minutes
Servings: 4 (20 meatballs)
Number of ingredients: 9
Spaghetti and meatballs, Ikea meatballs!! Okay, we understand the pain that vegetarian foodies go through when they cannot enjoy these dishes, but this recipe makes the “meatballs” with eggplant. It’s okay to cheat sometimes (wink wink) So, add this vegetarian recipe to your list of Winter Dinner Recipes. Only you know the secret.
6. Sausage and Rice-stuffed Peppers
Image and Recipe from The pioneer woman
Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Number of ingredients: 10
With the generous use of Italian seasoning, this recipe is one of the best sides you can serve on your dinner table. The peppers add a healthy element to the blend of Italian sausage and rice stuffing. It is an effortlessly yummy dinner table addition.
7. Skillet Spinach Lasagna
Image and recipe by Real simple
Prep time: 25 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Number of ingredients: 10
Yet another Italian recipe has made an appearance on the list. This is an unconventional take on the lasagna recipe because it is made in a skillet. The recipe can also be made into a vegetarian version if you swap the sausage with mushrooms or eggplants.
8. Creamy Fettuccine with Brussels Sprouts and Mushrooms
Image and recipe by Eating well
Prep time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Number of ingredients: 11
Hearty winter dinner recipes include all the elements of a fancy meal made with love, and this recipe is exactly that. It even makes Brussels Sprouts sound fancy. This Winter Dinner recipe can be served on a date night for a couple, or you can serve it at a party for bonus points.
9. Sausage Lentil soup
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 6-8 hours
Servings: 6-8
Number of ingredients: 9
For all the people who are serious about including protein in their diet, this healthy winter dinner recipe is for you. Lentils are a great source of protein, and the soup becomes even more flavorful with the addition of chicken sausage and a slow cooking technique. This Winter Dinner recipe is easy to make because the sausage is pre-cooked. The use of French lentils gives the best flavor to this soup.
10. Pumpkin Chickpea Coconut Curry
Image and recipe by baking ginger
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4-6
Number of ingredients: 15
This is an option for the vegan winter dinner recipe. With the power of Indian spices to back it up, this recipe takes a spot on the best winter dinner recipe list. Traditionally, it is served with rice to enjoy the best of its flavors. The recipe can also be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days to enjoy later.
11. Moroccan Quinoa Stuffed Aubergine
Image and recipe by Nutriciously
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Number of ingredients: 19
Gone are the days when vegan recipes were hard to find, and everyone used to think that vegans only eat boring food. Here is another one of the vegan winter dinner recipes. This is served with a yogurt sauce infused with tangy lemon flavor. Also a great option for people looking for protein-rich dinners.
12. Lemon Chicken Picatta
Image and recipe by Damn delicious
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Number of ingredients: 13
Add this recipe to your list of Winter Sunday dinner recipes. This is a dinner to be served at a family dinner on a fine Sunday, with the ingredients easily available in your pantry. The lemon cream sauce is clearly the highlight of this dish, and the tangy zest of flavors on your palate will request you to return to this recipe again and again.
13. Cheesy Tortellini and Sausage Bake
Image and recipe by ahead of thyme
Prep time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4-6
Number of ingredients: 10
Dinner and comfort go hand-in-hand. So, naturally, we have a lot of comfort foods on our list, just like this recipe filled with two different types of cheese and sausages added to the Tortellini pasta. Just whip this up in 30 minutes and set up a date with your partner on your very own dining table and this romantic, comforting, and easy winter dinner recipe.
14. Sweet Potato Tacos
Image and recipe by a-couple-cooks
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Servings: 12
Number of ingredients: 9
Easy vegan and vegetarian recipes are not hard to come by these days, and one dish which is so versatile that you can always modify it according to you is Taco. In this winter dinner recipe, the taco filling is made with winter produce like sweet potato and mixed with traditional black beans. Any vegetables that you have can be directly added to dishes with a Suitable sheet pan. What a great use of leftover veggies in your fridge!
15. Orecchiette with Butternut Squash, Kale, and Sausage
Image and recipe by the pioneer woman
Prep time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4-6
Number of ingredients: 9
Another hearty winter dinner recipe. Does something come close to pasta when we talk about versatile dishes famous all over the world? For me, it is just pasta. Crack open a bottle of red wine and serve this delicious dish with it to your significant other to make the most of a cozy, romantic winter evening. Ah! The dream.
16. Cheesy Spinach and Artichoke Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
Image and recipe by eating well
Cook time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Number of ingredients: 9
This winter dinner recipe is gluten-free, nut-free, and perfect for people with certain allergies. Also, this recipe is vegetarian. A delicious mix of flavors and is perfect for a winter dinner with family or as a dinner recipe for couples.
17. Vegan Swedish Meatballs
Image and recipe by Domestic Gothess
Prep time: 40 minutes
Cook time: 50 minutes
Servings: 6
Number of ingredients: 24
Swedish meatballs have recently been very much in the news due to the world-famous Ikea meatball frenzy.
The vegan population does not have to feel left out, though, as this recipe is the vegan rendition of the famous Swedish meatballs. The creamy mustard sauce makes the recipe even more worthwhile.
18. Korean Chicken Bowls
Image and recipe by Laura Fuentes
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 60 minutes
Servings: 6
Number of ingredients: 15
This Asian dinner recipe will give you the feeling of comfort food picked up from a take-out joint while returning home from work. It is a beautiful recipe that combines chicken with jasmine rice and a side of slaw in a bowl to make delicious winter dinner recipes.
19. Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup
Image and recipe by damn delicious
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 50 minutes
Servings: 6-8
Number of ingredients: 14
A chilly night outside, and you have a warm bowl of chicken noodle soup in your hands to warm yourself. Paints quite a cozy picture. This is a great winter solstice dinner recipe for when you are alone and do not feel like cooking a lot of dishes but don’t want to order take-out either.
20. Coconut Curry Salmon
Image and recipe by Delish
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Number of ingredients: 13
Looking for a delicious but spicy recipe for your taste buds? This is the perfect option for that.
The coconut adds a rich taste to the curry and also tones down the spices so that it does not burn your taste buds. Try this coconut curry salmon for a unique dinner experience and anticipate a shower of compliments.
21. Slow Cooker Korean Short ribs
Image and recipe by Ahead of thyme
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Number of ingredients: 15
Soy sauce and sesame are the main ingredients in many Asian dishes. This recipe of Korean short ribs also has these amazing ingredients and on the plus side, this recipe is Gluten-free.
This is an easy dinner recipe to make because the main steps include putting all the ingredients in a crockpot and literally forgetting about them for some hours while you set your table for dinner and watch Netflix.
22. Tofu curry
Image and recipe by A Couple Cooks
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Number of ingredients: 15
Healthy dinner, but also, faster cooking time. Rings a bell for us. This winter dinner recipe is the answer. Made with coconut milk and red curry paste, add in a dash of lime juice, and the flavor comes out to be sweet and spicy. An unusual combination, but what a lifesaver for a chilly winter solstice dinner. Also, the recipe is vegan.
23. Crispy Sheet Pan Gnocchi with Mushroom Sausage and Butternut Squash
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Number of ingredients: 10
Cooking gnocchi in a sheet pan is the new method, and its result is delicious, with crunchy gnocchi outside and a tender taste inside. This recipe has pieces of butternut squash, mushrooms, onion, and sausage tossed with herbs into a sheet pan. Easy to make and, when served, easy to disappear.
24. Vegan Chili Sin Carne
Image and recipe by Nutritiously
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Number of ingredients: 18
Winter vegan dinner recipe with a lot of flavor and panache. Also totally Gluten-free. It is an easy winter dinner recipe that calls for minimum ingredients thrown together and does not take a lot of time to cook.
This recipe has tomato puree, spices, beans, and corn as major flavors. Totally suitable meal for people who are on a diet.
25. Buttered Mushroom, Sage Pesto + Goat Cheese Sourdough Toast.
Image and recipe by half baked harvest
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Number of ingredients: 15
The comfort of the old familiar buttered toast and the addition of extra flavors to it gets you one of the best dinner recipes. It is also a kid-friendly recipe, and your kiddos will love this as much as you. It has all the fancy-sounding ingredients but all of them are also very simple to make. The perfect recipe to serve at dinner parties as sides or eat alone in your blanket.
26. Freezer-Friendly Vegetarian Chili
Image and recipe by oh my veggies
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4-6
Number of ingredients: 16
Normally, the recipe of chili contains fewer vegetables, but that is not the case with this chili which makes for a low-carb winter dinner recipe. This recipe is low-carb but definitely as filling as any other chili recipe. The extra vegetable adds the necessary fiber to the meal.
27. Brocolli- Tofu Peanut Sauce
Image and recipe by Veggie Curean
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Servings: 2
Number of ingredients: 11
This is a stir-fry recipe with both savory and sweet notes. Also, this recipe is vegan and vegetarian. Easy to make in just one pot, this is a perfect winter dinner recipe for two. The key ingredient in this recipe that actually adds loads of flavor is the peanut sauce which is made with garlic and ginger infusion.
28. Pineapple Sweet Chili Salmon
Image and recipe by closet cooking
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Number of ingredients: 9
This recipe is for people who do not want to put much of their time into cooking, and that is why they don’t usually use salmon in their cooking. For baking by adding layers of pineapples, salmon, and sauce, and the recipe is done. The notes of the recipe are tangy and nutty.
29. Healthy Miso Soup
Image and recipe from kid spot
Cook time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Number of ingredients: 12
If you are looking for kid-friendly winter dinner recipes, this is one interesting option to choose from. It is a modification to the traditional Japanese Miso soup recipe. It has all the ingredients of a delicious yet healthy meal with chicken, the kid-favorite noodles, and the addition of cheese. Heaven in a warm soup bowl.
30. Chicken Potato Green Bean Bake
Image and recipe by yummy addiction
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Number of ingredients: 13
We don’t know the history of sheet pans but we do know that this has grown increasingly popular to whip up yummy dishes in no time. This recipe is easy to make and very quick. This recipe calls for minimum ingredients that can be found in the fridge and can be swapped with other seasonal things easily. Simple winter family dinner as it can serve a whole family.
31. Spicy Peanut Soup with Sweet Potato + Kale
Image and recipe by pinch of yum
Cook time: 35 minutes
Servings: 5-6
Number of ingredients: 13
When we talk about winter months and home-cooked dinners that can provide us with some warmth, soups find their way to the top of the list. Soup is a very versatile recipe that can be added with a variety of ingredients, and it tastes good with almost all the flavor additions. Easy to make and yummy to eat.
32. Winter Root Vegetable Pizza with Spelt Sourdough Crust
Image and recipe by occasionally eggs
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Servings: 2 pizzas, 4 people
Number of ingredients: 15
Talking about comfort foods, we should especially thank the Italians who have given us the gift of recipes like pizza and pasta. Pizzas and kinds of pasta can both be made in a non-traditional manner and can be substituted to make the ingredients extra healthy or extra cheesy depending on whatever you prefer.
This is a super healthy rendition of pizza with loads of vegetables and a sourdough crust.
33. Tuscan Tortellini Pasta
Image and recipe by the Kitchn
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 12 minutes
Servings: 4
Number of ingredients: 9
This is a five-ingredient, easy winter dinner recipe. You can add all the ingredients to the Tortellini Pasta and throw it in a skillet to cook. Takes almost little to no time to make, and you don’t have to scrounge through the supermarket alleys to find the ingredients for the recipe.
34. Chicken Udon soup
Image and recipe by Laura Fuentes
Cook time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Number of ingredients: 15
Yet another soup in the recipe list. You will now be truly ready to believe that the soup is not just flavored water but can be made in so many ways that it is even hard to list all of them in a single recipe.
This recipe is full of flavor and a kid-friendly dinner recipe to please your kids. Contains udon noodles and chicken and has veggies to add the extra health factor.
35. Roasted lamb Leg
Image and recipe by damn delicious
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 8-10
Number of ingredients: 8
Where is our hardcore non-vegetarian population at? This lamb leg recipe is one of the most delicious recipes you can add to your dinner table. This recipe can be made by anyone trying to attempt this dish, even for the very first time, and we promise it is very hard to screw up.
36. Olive Garden Chicken Scampy Copycat Recipe
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Number of ingredients: 16
Craving an Olive Garden recipe but do not want to step out? This one is the most popular recipe at the chain, and rightfully so. The ingredients include white wine, butter, and garlic added to the chicken and noodles which gives it the distinct, people-favorite flavor.
37. One-pot 30-minute Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta Bake
Image and recipe by half baked harvest
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Number of ingredients: 13
We have included a lot of recipes in this list that can be made easily in just one pot. The ingredients can be thrown together and cooked easily, and many distinct flavors combine together to yield some new interesting ones. This recipe blends together the essence of tomato basil pesto sauce, and some red enchilada sauce tossed with the fettuccine pasta to give a creamy, spicy taste.
38. Roast Chicken Winter Veggies
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Servings: 2
Number of ingredients: 8
Kids are harder to please when it comes to food. The picky-eaters demand a new recipe every single day, and let’s accept that even the best chefs cannot comply with their demands. We have a rescue plan for you with kid-friendly dinner recipes just like this one which combines the protein requirements and vegetables in a single delicious recipe so that they can have proper nutrition.
39. Spicy Roasted Carrots with Tahini Lentil Salad
Image and recipe by occasionally eggs
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Servings: 2
Number of ingredients: 15
This is an easy weeknight dinner recipe that combines roasted carrot salad with tahini sauce and lentils.
It is a mixture of protein, vegetables,s, and delicious sauce all in one. Even Salads can be tasty when you try recipes like this. This recipe is vegan and gluten-free for cautious eaters.
40. Chipotle Tahini Bowls
Image and recipe by pinch of yum
Cook time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Number of ingredients: 12
This recipe is one for the people who like to try and replicate the recipes that are famous at the food chains. This recipe is inspired by Chipotle recipes. Addition of the creamy chipotle Tahini sauce in a bowl with kale, avocado, quinoa, sweet potatoes, and soft-boiled eggs. Delicious and mouth-watering combination, to say the least.
41. Lebanese Bean Stew
Image and recipe by feel-good foodie
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Number of ingredients: 13
Beans are not most population’s favorite ingredients to use in a fancy dinner, but the next time you host a family winter dinner, add this recipe to the table, and you are sure to get compliments on your amazing cooking skills. This is a Lebanese recipe for a chicken and tomato stew coupled with beans and other ingredients and guarantees a burst of flavor.
42. Sheet Pan Pesto Chicken Dinner
Image and recipe by budget bytes
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Number of ingredients: 10
The sheet pan recipes are here to stay for the sheer amount of convenience they provide in cooking easy dinners. Combine the flavors of pesto and chicken covered in a generous amount of mozzarella cheese and roast on a sheet pan for an amazing winter night dinner.
43. Chicken Pad Thai
image and recipe by recipe tine eats
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Servings: 2
Number of ingredients: 17
You will mostly come across Pad-thai noodles in a fancy restaurant and end up paying a lot of money for the dish, and justifiably so, the flavors of these noodles are phenomenal. However, this recipe can be made easily at home on a budget, and you will feel the same flavor that you feel at a fancy restaurant dinner.
44. Beef Stew
Image and recipe by feel-good foodie
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Number of ingredients: 16
We end this phenomenal winter dinner list with an easy but elegant one-pot recipe.
This recipe has veggies and tons of flavor which makes for a perfect family dinner.
Try this effortlessly yummy recipe and thank us later for introducing it to you.
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