46 Winter Sunday Dinner Ideas for Cozy Cold Weather Days
Winter Sunday food should always equal comfort food! It should also be easy to prepare… and these cozy winter recipes are perfect for cold weather days.
Whether it’s just your immediate family or a gathering of family and friends for a big Sunday meal, above all winter dinners need to be comforting and nourishing.
Whereas weeknight dinners are often rushed, Sunday affords us the luxury of time… but that doesn’t necessarily mean we want to spend all of it in a steamy kitchen!
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So these recipes are rather wonderful because they are easy to make, but are the kind of food you can happily linger over as you eat. Think cozy conversations and happy family harmony.
Also read: Deliciously Lazy Suunday Roast Ideas
46 Sunday Dinner Recipes Perfect For Winter
Here are some of the best winter Sunday dinner ideas around this season. I hope you feel inspired to add them to your weekend meal plan!
Slow Cooker Beef Stew
This slow cooker beef stew is loaded with chunks of tender beef, potatoes, carrots and peas. It's a hearty and comforting one pot meal.
Mini Meatloaf Recipe without Eggs
Delight your family with this mini meatloaf recipe without eggs! Each mini meatloaf is individually portioned and perfect for meal prep!
Roasted Half Chicken Recipe
A simple and delicious roasted half chicken recipe: how to make juicy roast chicken perfect for a weeknight or special occasion!
Cowboy Cornbread Casserole
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food experience with our easy-to-make Cowboy Cornbread Casserole recipe. Packed with flavor!
Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
Chicken cordon bleu casserole - layers of chicken, ham, cheese, and a deliciously creamy sauce, then yummy sourdough stuffing tops it off!
Balsamic Herb Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin Recipe
Seasoned with balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, herbs & vegetables, this Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin is a delicious and easy dinner recipe.
Ground Beef, Potato, and Green Bean Casserole
This ground beef, potato, and green bean casserole is full of the comforting flavors you love but without any canned cream soups!
Sweet & Spicy Chicken with Butternut Squash
A Sweet & Spicy Chicken with Butternut Squash sheet pan dinner: Caramelized butternut squash pairs with juicy oven-roasted chicken thighs!
Blue Cheese Mac and Cheese
Blue Cheese Mac and Cheese is a twist on the classic dish with three types of cheese, some spice and a fantastic crunchy golden top.
Easy Chicken Cobbler
Discover the ultimate comfort food with our quick and simple chicken cobbler recipe, perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings.
Easy Mexican Chili {The Perfect Lazy Sunday Dinner}
A super simple Mexican Chili recipe that's comforting, delicious, and perfect for a lazy Sunday dinner! Under 30 minute meal.
Southern Chicken and Dumplings
My award winning Chicken and Dumplings recipe adds light biscuit dumplings to a rich chicken stew filled with veggies and so much flavor!
Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells
Chicken alfredo stuffed shells uses rotisserie chicken, fresh spinach & creamy parmesan sauce for a chicken alfredo casserole to feed a crowd.
Dutch Oven Beef Stew
This Dutch oven beef stew, with tender beef, potatoes, and carrots, is a traditional Nova Scotia recipe seasoned with summer savory.
Chicken and Dumplings with Hatch Green Chiles
Creamy Chicken and Dumplings with Hatch Green Chile adds a subtle heat to this classic Southern comfort food favorite.
Cheesy Ground Beef Sliders
These cheesy Ground Beef Sliders with a sriracha aioli are juicy, beefy, and filled with gooey deliciousness! And they are baked in the oven!
Sweet Potatoes and Spicy Chorizo Stew
This hearty slow-cooker stew recipe with sweet potatoes and spicy chorizo is incredibly easy to make and full of flavors.
Pan-Seared Pork Chops and Fried Cinnamon Apples
Pan-Seared Pork Chops and Fried Cinnamon Apples are sweet & savory. Quick & easy, economical, way to bring apples to the dinner table.
Sweet Potato Shepherd's Pie
Sweet potato shepherd's pie has a savory ground meat filling topped with fluffy sweet potatoes. Healthy, hearty comfort food at its best!
Healthy Slow Cooker Loaded Baked Potato Soup Recipe
This healthy slow cooker loaded baked potato soup is the best easy meal for a chilly, busy day. It's lightened up but still so creamy!
Beef Tips
These tender beef tips are simmered in a rich brown gravy until they are fall apart fork tender! Super easy too!
Chicken Alfredo Soup with Tortellini
Chicken Alfredo Soup with Tortellini takes 20 minutes to make and is a one pot meal. It is creamy, rich, hearty, and has simple ingredients.
Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice Recipe
Slow cooker red beans and rice is a classic New Orleans dish made with smoked ham hocks and the "holy trinity" bell pepper, celery, and onion.
Beef Curry with Coconut Milk
Discover the rich + aromatic flavours of beef curry with coconut milk. A delicious fusion of spices and creamy coconut. Try this easy recipe!
Creamy Italian Sausage Soup with Potatoes and Kale
This Italian sausage soup only uses 1 pot and five main ingredients. Comforting and creamy kale and potato soup ready in under an hour.
Rigatoni Bolognese
Rigatoni Bolognese is a make-ahead marvel that skips tedious vegetable chopping. This restaurant-quality dish is loved by both kids + adults.
Tender Pork Roast in Crock Pot
This Pork Roast Crock Pot Recipe requires no pre-cooking, but you still end up with succulent meat and flavorful, umami-rich gravy!
Southern Smothered Chicken Thighs with Gravy and Rice
These smothered chicken thighs are fall-off-the-bone tender. Prepared with brown gravy and served with white rice, perfect for Sunday dinner.
Dutch Oven Pot Roast
Dutch oven pot roast is a comfort food classic recipe that's warm, rich, hearty, and perfect for fall or winter nights!
Slow Cooker Crack Chicken
This Crock Pot Crack Chicken Recipe will be a family favorite. Cream cheese makes it super creamy. It's an easy dinner, that's so yummy!
Beef Enchilada Casserole
Beef Enchilada Casserole is easier and quicker to make than traditional enchiladas. Baked to perfection, this weeknight dinner is well-loved in our home!
Baked Tuscan Chicken
This cozy and comforting creamy Baked Tuscan Chicken is a simple take on a classic dish. A dump and bake chicken breast recipe that can be prepped and served in about 30 minutes.
Dutch Oven Beer Braised Beef Short Ribs
Rich, hearty and barely clinging to the bone, these beer braised beef short ribs are comforting and absolutely scrumptious!
Chicken and Mushroom Pie
This chicken and mushroom pie is wonderfully hearty and comforting. Encased in a buttery pastry crust, this is a perfectly family dinner!
Easy Homemade Lasagna with Ricotta Cheese
Easy Homemade Lasagna with Ricotta Cheese is a dish enjoyed by many. It's comforting, satisfying, and perfect for a crowd or a cozy dinner.
Tater Tot Chili Casserole
Tater Tot Chili Casserole is made with a hearty, homemade chili that's loaded with ground beef, tomatoes, beans, and spices, then topped with shredded cheese and tater tots that get baked to crispy perfection! Add a dollop of sour cream or sliced scallions for the finishing touch!
Spezzatino di Pollo (Italian Chicken Stew)
Chicken Spezzatino is a rich, delicious and savory Italian chicken stew. Chicken pieces are cooked with loads of onions, white wine and herbs.
Easy Spicy Sausage Penne pasta
Easy spicy sausage penne pasta: Tender penne pasta, sauteed sausage, & irresistible tomato sauce combine to make the perfect sausage pasta.
Mediterranean Sausage Casserole
Easy Sausage Casserole is full of Mediterranean flavours, vegetables and beans. It is a comforting, delicious one-pot meal that's so simple.
Beef Cube Steak In Crock Pot
This easy beef cube steak in crock pot recipe features tender steak slow-cooked in a rich mushroom gravy—perfect for a comforting, no-fuss meal.
Lasagna Stuffed Shells (Ricotta, Spinach, Meat Sauce)
Rich, cheesy lasagna stuffed shells baked in a hearty bolognese sauce. Easier to make but just as comforting as your favourite lasagna.
Spanish Bean & Chorizo Stew
For a hearty portion of smoky goodness this bowl Spanish bean & chorizo stew is guaranteed to warm every corner of your soul
Creamy Chicken & Potato Bake
This creamy chicken potato bake is the perfect comforting family dish - iIt feeds crowds & fussy eaters alike. Best of all, it's a one tray wonder!
Best Marry Me Chicken (Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce)
This Marry Me Chicken dish comes complete with a rich and creamy tomato sauce and pairs perfectly with pasta, rice, potatoes, and more!
The Best Slow Cooker Tinga De Res
Expect big bold flavors from this tinga de res. Chuck roast is simmered in a flavorful tomato and chipotle pepper sauce, creating a rich smoky and spicy flavor. Serve with queso fresco in tacos or over a bed of rice.
Cheesy Bolognese Rice Bake
Say hello to your new family favourite. This cheesy bolognese rice bake has all the flavours of lasagne, with a little twist. A layer of seasoned rice and rich bolognese is topped with gorgeously creamy, cheesy bechamel sauce, making a wonderful family-friendly recipe, fab for making ahead of time. Plus, it's easily made gluten-free.
Also read: 39 Cozy Winter One Pot Meals for Easy Weeknight Dinner Ideas
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