Comfort food is not only for winter. We rounded up a list of the most delectable, cozy recipes that taste great regardless of the season. Think comforting stews, dump-and-bake sheet pan meals, and casseroles that the whole family will devour.
Kielbasa And Veggies Sheet Pan Dinner

This Sheet Pan Kielbasa and Veggies is a quick and fuss-free dinner recipe for busy weeknights. Just dump all of the ingredients on a cooking tray and bake. This recipe can be made with regular sausages and any vegetables you have in your fridge. Sheet Pan Kielbasa and Veggies Recipe.
Chicken Mushroom Stroganoff
This Chicken Mushroom Stroganoff is the perfect one-pot meal that'll be ready in under 30 minutes to give you a deliciously satisfying meal without having to slave away in the kitchen all day! It features chicken stroganoff, the chicken version of this incredibly popular East European dish that we've all come to know and love. Chicken Mushroom Stroganoff Recipe.
Eggplant Gratin With Feta Cheese
This creamy and scrumptious Eggplant Gratin is smothered with a secret white sauce and topped with a generous layer or Gruyere cheese. It is a side dish that is so easy to make and will be gone before you know it. Eggplant Gratin With Feta Cheese.
Creamy Salmon Pasta
This easy and Creamy Salmon Pasta recipe is a deliciously simple way to elevate your weeknight dinners. Combining quickly seared salmon with a creamy, smoky sauce and your pasta of choice, this dish is a flavorful, satisfying meal that's ready in just 25 minutes! Creamy Salmon Pasta Recipe.
Beef Stew With Carrots And Potatoes
This Beef Stew is incredibly easy to make with rich, savory gravy, tender chunks of beef, and a medley of hearty vegetables, and it hits all the right notes of flavor and texture. It’s the perfect fall or winter dish that’s comforting, delicious, and a true family favorite! Beef Stew With Carrots And Potatoes.
Chicken Paprikash
This Chicken Paprikash recipe is a delicious one-pan weeknight dinner meal that features perfectly browned chicken that's braised in a creamy, sour cream based paprika sauce. What's best is that you only need some pantry staples to make this at home and it's a total crowd-pleaser! This is one of our favorite dinner meals that's kids and husband approved! Chicken Paprikash Recipe.
Cauliflower Potato Gratin
This Cauliflower Au Gratin, also known as a Cauliflower Bake, is a delightful and satisfying dish that brings together the wholesome flavors of cauliflower and creamy gratin goodness. It's an easy comfort food recipe that has quickly become one of the favorites in my house. It's creamy, cheesy, and such a delicious side dish for holidays as well as for Sunday night dinner. Cauliflower Potato Gratin.
Meatball Stew
If you're looking for a delicious and easy meal, try making meatball and white bean stew! This hearty dish is perfect for a chilly day and can be made in just one pot. The meatballs are made with ground beef, breadcrumbs, and spices, while the white beans provide a creamy texture and add fiber to the dish. The stew is seasoned with garlic, onion, and tomato sauce for a savory and comforting flavor. Meatball Stew Recipe.
Ukrainian Green Borscht
Such a delicious Green Borscht with Spinach. Classic Ukrainian recipe your whole family will enjoy. Ready to be served in 30 minutes. Green Borscht with Spinach Recipe.
Chicken in Honey-Mustard Sauce
This Honey Mustard Chicken is exactly what you need if you're looking for a flavor-packed, one-pan dinner meal that can be made in just 30 minutes! And the creamy honey mustard cream sauce is amazing on rice, potatoes, and roasted veggies, too! Chicken in Honey-Mustard Sauce.
Ikea-Style Meatballs And Gravy
It's Meatballs And Gravy Recipe - Ikea-inspired meatballs made with ground beef and turkey that are seared till brown and crispy and then simmered in the best ever homemade gravy. This hearty and satisfying dish is sure to become new family's favorite. Meatballs And Gravy Recipe.
Polish Dill Pickle Soup
Dill Pickle Soup is my all-time favorite soup recipe for busy weeknights. It requires merely 30 minutes of your time and provides you with a hearty and satisfying bite. This easy soup is savory and creamy and kids love it too. Perfect for lunch or dinner, especially in cold winter weather. Dill Pickle Soup Recipe.
Cod Piccata
This Easy Cod Piccata in a creamy Picatta sauce makes a quick 30-minute dinner recipe your family will love. Creamy, a bit briny and so so good! Cod Piccata Recipe.
Brown Sugar Pork Chops
Are you craving a delicious and easy-to-make dish that perfectly combines sweet and savory flavors? Look no further!
This brown sugar pork chops recipe offers a mouthwatering experience that will delight and impress your dinner guests. Brown Sugar Pork Chops Recipe.
Ground Beef Quesadilla
Let’s make cheesy beef quesadillas! Our whole family loves this meal. And there’s a lot to love – this ground beef quesadilla recipe is comforting and delicious; easy and ready in 20 minutes. Ground Beef Quesadilla.
Mustard Chicken Meatballs
These baked mustard chicken meatballs feature lightly seared balls of ground chicken, rice, and spices baked in a creamy mustard sauce. The recipe makes plenty of meatballs to satisfy your hungry family on busy weeknights. Mustard Chicken Meatballs Recipe.
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Iryna Bychkiv is the founder and writer of the culinary website Lavender & Macarons, where she shares clean, European-inspired recipes that are delicious, easy to prepare, and made with wholesome ingredients. Iryna loves creating meals that are simple yet healthy and unique, including vegan and vegetarian recipes.
Iryna is also a freelance writer for MSN and Associated Press Wire.
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