12 Winter Dinners To Warm Your Soul

Store-bought rotisserie chicken and puff pastry make these individual chicken pot pies easy to prepare.

Similar in taste to beef bourguignon, these red wine braised short ribs make a cozy yet elegant dish.

Chicken tagine, a traditional Moroccan dish of chicken pieces braised with spices, garlic, onion, olives, and preserved lemons, is company-worthy yet easy to throw together.

Corned beef and cabbage is traditionally boiled but I prefer to roast it in the oven. I also toss the vegetables in horseradish butter to amp up the flavor. It makes ALL the difference.

With layers of corn tortillas, spicy ground beef, salsa, and cheese, this stacked beef enchilada casserole is a family-pleaser.

Spaghetti pie is a big affair, impressive in both stature and ingredients — perfect for a hungry crowd.

This warming dish of eggs poached in a smoky, spicy tomato sauce is delicious for breakfast, dinner or anytime in between.

The whole family loves this Italian wedding soup with tender meatballs, veggies, and pasta in a rich, flavorful broth.

This pasta in a richly flavored meat sauce is perfect for Sunday night family dinner. The sauce simmers on the stove for several hours, making the house smell delicious and inviting.

These warming, smoky, spicy Sloppy Joes are made completely from scratch — no ketchup or seasoning packets — and they make an easy weeknight dinner.

Classic French beef stew is the ultimate cold-weather comfort food. After a few hours in the oven, the meat becomes meltingly tender and enveloped in a rich wine sauce.

Loaded with Italian sausage, this baked ziti is easy enough for a weeknight but also special enough for a weekend family dinner.