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    Published: Mar, 2024. Updated: Mar, 2024 by Iryna Bychkiv | This post may contain affiliate links. Read more here

    16 Cozy Recipes That Deserve A Permanent Spot In Your Weekly Rotation

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    Are you craving comfort food?

    Upgrade your weekly meals with these 16 cozy recipes! From one-pot wonders to 10-minute favorites, they're perfect for busy weeknights. Warm up with hearty soups, stews, and casseroles.

    Chicken Mushroom Stroganoff

    Chicken and mushroom stroganoff with sour cream in a sour cream sauce.
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    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. Get the recipe.

    Award-Winning Chili

    Award-Winning Chili with a piece of bread in a bowl.
    Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

    This Award Winning Chili Recipe is a showstopper. If you are tired of boring recipes, tired of chili that tastes like beef stew, tired of recipes that seem one trick ponies, then this is the best chili recipe you have been waiting for. My ultimate cook-off-winning chili is loaded with flavor and a secret ingredient. Perfect comfort food for cold weather, your whole family will love it. Get the recipe.

    Creamy Salmon Pasta

    Salmon pasta in a pan.
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    This Easy and Creamy Salmon Pasta features quickly seared salmon tossed in a creamy, smoky sauce along with your favorite pasta. This hearty and satisfying dish is loaded with flavor and comes together in no time. Get the recipe.

    Chicken Paprikash

    Chicken Paprikash in a dutch oven close up.
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    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! Get the recipe.

    Chicken Gratin

    Chicken Tartiflette with Bacon and Brie Cheese in a baking dish close up.
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    Chicken Tartiflette is an ultimate French potato bake taken up a notch. So creamy and insanely delicious, this comforting Chicken Gratin packs a serious flavor punch. Perfect entree for when that comfort food craving kicks in. Get the recipe.

    Dill Pickle Soup

    Polish Pickle Soup in a white bowl with a spoon on the side.
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    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. Get the recipe.

    Mac and Cheese Without Flour

    Mac and cheese.
    Photo credit: Always Use Butter

    Making Mac and Cheese has never been this easy! With just 10 minutes of prep and 45 minutes in the oven you can make the best simple Mac and Cheese without flour - in one pan, without boiling, no flour and no roux. With both Cheddar and Gruyere this is as cheesy & flavor packed as it gets. Get the recipe.

    30-Minute Cod Piccata

    Cod Piccata with a sauce.
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    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! Get the recipe.

    Homemade Gnocchi with Wild Mushroom Ragu

    Homemade Gnocchi With Wild Mushroom Ragu on a white plate.
    Photo credit: Delish Knowledge

    Homemade Gnocchi with wild mushroom ragu! Vegan gnocchi with a show-stopping mushroom ragu. So rich and satisfying, you’d never guess it’s vegan! Get the recipe.

    Pan Roasted Beef Tenderloin Medallions with Tomato Relish

    Beef tenderloin medallions.
    Photo credit: xoxo Bella

    If you’re craving a quick beef recipe for dinner, you might like to make pan roasted beef tenderloin medallions. Featuring the delicious flavours of cayenne, garlic, chilies, horseradish and more, these seared beef medallions with tomato relish sauce are sure to tantalize your taste buds with this 30 minute meal. It’s a great recipe for a busy weeknight supper since it’s pretty easy to throw together in a cast iron skillet. Get the recipe.

    White Bean Mushroom Soup

    Vegan Mushroom bean soup in a white bowl on a white background.
    Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

    This White Bean Mushroom Soup is super easy to make, comforting, and satisfying. Made with fresh vegetables and pantry staples, this is an easy vegan soup packed with plant-based protein and lots of flavors. Get the recipe.

    Easy Korean Beef and Rice

    Easy Korean beef and rice bowl with cucumbers, green onions and carrots.
    Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

    If you’re looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, then try this Korean beef and rice! It’s the perfect combination of flavors for a meal that’s going to become a new family favorite! With a few pantry staples, you can make a delicious meal from start to finish in just 15 minutes! Get the recipe.

    Cajun Shrimp Recipe

    Cajun Shrimp with pieces of lemon in an iron skillet.
    Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

    This Cajun shrimp is made with bold Cajun spices, the richness of butter, the tanginess of lemon juice, and a savory hint of garlic. It’s absolutely delicious, and you know the best part? You only need 5 ingredients to make it from scratch in 10 minutes! Get the recipe.

    Beef Stew with Vegetables

    Beef Stew with Vegetables in a pan.
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    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! Get the recipe.

    Pepper Steak Stir Fry Recipe

    Pepper Steak Stir Fry in a bowl. Close up.
    Photo credit: My Everyday Table

    This easy pepper and steak stir fry recipe, comes together in just 30 minutes and it’s better than take-out! It’s got everything I look for in a meal (from both a nutrition and an enjoyment standpoint): carbs, veggies, protein, and FLAVOR! Serve up this stir fry steak with rice for a completely delicious meal. Get the recipe.

    Hamburger Hashbrown Casserole

    Hamburger hashbrown casserole in a baking dish.
    Photo credit: Greedy Gourmet

    Comforting ground beef hamburger hashbrown casserole is a delicious recipe that will quickly become a family favorite! Layers of ground beef and veggies topped with hash browns and cheese create a crispy, cheesy topping for a casserole dish that makes a cozy and filling weekday dinner. Get the recipe.

    Iryna Bychkiv
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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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