If you’re in the mood for a comforting meal, these dishes will do the trick! Inspired by classic family-friendly meals, these dinner recipes evoke the warmth and nostalgia of your grandma’s home cooking. Plus, they’re packed with delicious seasonal produce, like spinach, sweet potatoes and winter squash, so they’re perfect for wintry evenings. Making options like our Baked Creamed Spinach Pasta or our Creamy Honey-Mustard Chicken Casserole will bring you right back to Grandma’s dinner table.
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Baked Tomato & Feta Rice
Robby Lozano
Juicy roasted tomatoes and creamy melted feta are the stars in this flavorful casserole. Made in just one baking dish, this hearty dinner is the perfect choice for weeknights when you want minimal cleanup.
Baked Creamed Spinach Pasta
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Pricilla Montiel, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer
This crowd-pleasing dish combines the velvety richness of creamed spinach with tender pasta, all baked to bubbly perfection. It’s an easy, satisfying meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
Creamy Honey-Mustard Chicken Casserole
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Pricilla Montiel, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer
With tender chicken and rice baked in a creamy honey-mustard sauce, layered with vegetables and baked until bubbly, it’s the kind of meal that warms you from the inside out.
Creamy Tortellini Vegetable Soup
Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell
Loaded with antioxidant-rich veggies, this soup is studded with tender bites of cheese-filled tortellini, all in a creamy, velvety broth with the bold flavors of basil and garlic. This soup is comforting and cozy without feeling heavy.
Creamy Chicken, Cabbage & Mushroom Casserole
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel
This creamy casserole is a comforting and protein-packed dinner perfect for busy evenings. With the combination of shredded cabbage, mushrooms and the aromatic kick of green curry paste, this dish is packed with flavor.
Chicken-Potpie Twice-Baked Potatoes
Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Sally McKay, Prop Stylist Hannah Greenwood
Each bite offers the cozy flavors of chicken potpie nestled inside a perfectly baked potato for a warm, satisfying meal that’s perfect for when you need a little extra comfort on your plate.
High-Protein Anti-Inflammatory Veggie Soup
Heami Lee, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keeley
This plant-based soup features lentils, which offer plenty of protein and fiber to make this soup satisfying. Together with anti-inflammatory ingredients like turmeric and sweet potato, you’ll get a balanced soup that’s warming and comforting, all in one delicious bowl.
Marry Me Chicken & Spaghetti Squash Casserole
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Lindsey Lower
Tender chicken and nutrient-dense spaghetti squash deliver a hearty meal that will keep you full and energized. Sun-dried tomatoes add a burst of tangy sweetness, complementing the creamy sauce.
Sick Day Chicken Noodle Soup
Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell
Packed with tender chicken, warm broth and soft noodles, this cozy soup is designed to soothe and nourish when you’re feeling under the weather. The combination of tender chicken breast, ginger and garlic boosts flavor, while the warm broth helps clear congestion and keep you hydrated.
Taco Skillet Pasta
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
This one-pan wonder that combines pasta with classic taco ingredients cuts down on cleanup and packs a serious protein punch, thanks to lean ground beef and shredded Mexican cheese. Top it off with fresh cilantro, avocado, tomato and a dollop of sour cream for a nutritious, flavor-packed meal.
Creamy Cabbage & Sun-Dried Tomato Casserole
Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell
Sautéed cabbage melds beautifully with the rich, cheesy sauce, and sun-dried tomatoes add a touch of tangy sweetness that brightens every bite. Serve this warming side with roasted chicken or pork, or over brown rice or another whole grain.
Loaded Broccoli Soup
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
Crispy bacon bits, shredded cheese, sour cream and sliced scallions add texture and extra flavor to each spoonful of this hearty soup. It’s a satisfying bowl of goodness, perfect for cold days or when you crave something comforting.
Chicken & Green Bean Casserole
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
By adding tender, juicy chicken to the traditional ingredients of green bean casserole, we transform it into a main dish, the perfect meal for any night of the week.
Broccoli-Pesto Pasta
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Christina Brockman
This pesto pasta is a delicious fiber-rich dinner, packed with veggies like broccoli and artichokes and a herby boost of flavor from fresh basil.
Creamy Spinach & Artichoke Chicken Skillet
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
Here, we take a classic dip combo and turn it into a delicious main dish that comes together in just one pan. Protein-rich chicken is tender and juicy—and smothered in a creamy sauce paired with the signature veggies makes this skillet meal irresistible.
French Onion Cabbage Soup
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Hannah Greenwood, Food Stylist: Sally McKay
This soup is a creative twist on a classic, swapping out some of the onion for caramelized cabbage. The savory broth, infused with sweet onions and topped with cheesy croutons, remains just as satisfying, but with a veggie-packed twist.
Sheet-Pan Chicken with White Beans & Mushrooms
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Christina Brockman
This sheet-pan recipe features kale, mushrooms and beans for a simplistic but flavor-packed dish that will leave you nourished and satisfied.
Chicken Tortellini Soup
Photographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Hannah Greenwood
This hearty soup combines tender rotisserie chicken, pillowy tortellini and plenty of veggies for a comforting meal that’s quick, healthy and satisfying.
Skillet Spinach, Mushroom & Wild Rice Casserole
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
The earthiness of the wild rice pairs beautifully with the meaty mushrooms, while fresh spinach adds a burst of color and nutrients. It’s the perfect balance of texture and taste—a cozy, one-pan meal that’s easy to make, which makes it even more comforting on those busy days!
Roasted Vegetable Soup
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Christina Brockman
This cozy soup uses a diverse and delicious array of vegetables, like sweet potato, leeks and chickpeas, plus you get a boost of flavor and probiotics from white miso.
Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese
Photographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Hannah Greenwood
This rich and creamy mac and cheese has hints of roasted squash whirled into a cheesy sauce flavored with fresh sage for a delicious plant-based meal any day of the week.
Chicken Parmesan Soup
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Hannah Greenwood, Food Stylist: Sally McKay
The rich flavors of a traditional chicken Parm—juicy seasoned chicken, tangy marinara sauce and savory Parmesan cheese—are just as delicious in a soup. It’s a perfect dish for those chilly days when you crave something familiar with a fun, innovative twist!
