10 Hearty and Easy Recipes for Your Winter Menu

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Once November starts and the temperatures start to dip even more, the craving for those hearty and cozy meals is at an all-time high. BUT the holiday season is so busy that none of us have the time to stand in front of the stove for hours whipping up a meal! Well, I am here to solve that problem with these ten easy and delicious recipes that you can add to your winter dinner rotation.

Cast Iron Chicken Pot Pie

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Chicken pot pie is delicious any time of the year but it’s especially comforting during these colder months. This one is topped with tender and flaky homemade biscuits and made in a cast iron skillet – perfectly doable on a weeknight! Full recipe: Cast Iron Chicken Pot Pie

Apple Brie Stuffed Chicken

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This apple brie stuffed chicken sounds fancy but it is so easy to make! It has all those perfect winter-y flavors with sweet apples and creamy brie in a savory and tangy sauce. Full recipe: Apple Brie Stuffed Chicken

Chicken and Potato Curry

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What says comfort food better than a hearty bowl of curry? This chicken and potato curry has warm Indian spices and the most delicious gravy. Perfect to serve with some garlic naan and yellow rice. Full recipe: Chicken and Potato Curry

Vegan Stew

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We love us all sorts of stews in winter and this one is all vegan! It’s made with hearty vegetables and the most flavorful gravy for a rich and cozy meal on a cold night. Full recipe: Vegan Stew

Minestrone with Orzo

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This hearty winter minestrone is full of healthy veggies, beans, and some pancetta for the perfect flavor boost. I also add orzo in here for the most perfect hearty winter night meal! Full recipe: Minestrone with Orzo

Thai Red Curry Chicken

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This delicious Thai red curry chicken sounds exotic but it is super easy to make! It is creamy, cozy, and so comforting served over some rice. Full recipe: Thai Red Curry Chicken

Spanish Manchego Mac and Cheese

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What’s more comforting than a bowl of mac and cheese? This one tastes like the best cheese board ever and is so much more amazing than your usual basic mac and cheese. Full recipe: Spanish Manchego Mac and Cheese

Cranberry Glazed Pork Loin

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A good old roast is always a good idea on winter weeknights! This pork roast is so inexpensive to make and tastes so good with that cranberry orange glaze. Full recipe: Cranberry Glazed Pork Loin

Sausage Kale Pasta

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Pasta is always a good idea and this sausage kale pasta is the perfect winter weeknight meal when you don’t want to put in much effort but still want a comforting meal. It tastes just so good! Sausage Kale Pasta

Baked Tortellini with Roasted Vegetables

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This easy casserole is made with cheesy tortellini and oven roasted veggies and is ready in under an hour for the most comforting weeknight meal. Full recipe: Baked Tortellini with Roasted Vegetables

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