13 Warm & Cozy Dinner Recipes

By Jenn Segal

From coq au vin to mac n’ cheese, these dinner recipes are just what you need when comfort food calls.

Coq au Vin

This hearty French stew of chicken braised in red wine with mushrooms and crisp pancetta is perfect for a cool autumn day.
Gail Simmons’ Epic Spaghetti Pie

Spaghetti pie is a big affair, impressive in both stature and ingredients — perfect for a hungry crowd.
Sunday Night Roast Chicken with Herb Butter

From Laurie David’s book, The Family Dinner, this roast chicken is a great dish for creating cozy family moments around the table.
Italian Meatloaf

This meatloaf is basically one big giant meatball, or at least that’s what I tell my kids so that they’ll eat it.
Beef Stew with Carrots & Potatoes

There aren’t many meals more comforting than this one. This classic beef stew recipe results in a rich deeply flavored broth and beef that’s incredibly tender.
Shepherd’s Pie

The epitome of simple, homey comfort food, this classic casserole features creamy mashed potatoes atop a rich and bubbly stew.
Classic Lasagna

Made with a quick sausage ragu and no-boil noodles, this sausage lasagna is full of flavor and doesn’t take all day to prepare.
Mac and Cheese

Ultra-creamy and topped with crispy panko and herbs — to me, this is the ultimate mac and cheese.
Stacked Beef Enchiladas (AKA Mexican Lasagna)

With layers of corn tortillas, spicy ground beef, salsa, and cheese, this beef enchilada casserole is a family-pleaser.
Moroccan-Style Brisket with Dried Fruit & Capers

This Moroccan-style brisket is so abundant, you can keep the sides super simple. Steam some couscous and dinner is done.
Bolognese Sauce

Fresh fettuccine pasta in a richly-flavored meat sauce, this pasta Bolognese is a family favorite.
Chili Mac

You can’t beat this one-pot chili mac for a comforting, quick, and kid-friendly supper.
Chicken Pot Pie

A rotisserie chicken and store-bought puff pastry make this pot pie easy to prepare.