On cold Winter days, all you want is comfort food — minus the effort it takes to make it. These easy recipes are here to save the day, whether you're craving chicken noodle soup, real-deal macaroni and cheese, or an indulgent pasta dish (that's spaghetti cooked in red wine, and you're going to love it). Keep reading for 47 easy recipes to keep in your pocket (or Pinterest board) during the cold months, and you'll thank yourself later.
Kraft-Style Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese
Get the recipe: Kraft-style stovetop macaroni and cheese [1]
Slow-Cooker Baked Potatoes
Get the recipe: slow-cooker baked potatoes [2]
Chicken Noodle Soup
Get the recipe: chicken noodle soup [3]
Chicken and Tortellini Soup
Get the recipe: chicken and tortellini soup [4]
Mushroom Alfredo Pasta Bake
Get the recipe: mushroom alfredo pasta bake [5]
Eggy Italian Sausage, Potato, and Bell Pepper Bake
Get the recipe: eggy Italian sausage, potato, and bell pepper bake [6]
3-Cheese Shells With Mushrooms and Radicchio
Get the recipe: three-cheese shells with mushrooms and radicchio [7]
Spicy Tomato Soup With Grilled Cheese Croutons
Get the recipe: spicy tomato soup with grilled cheese croutons [8]
Cider-Spiked Butternut Squash Soup
Get the recipe: cider-spiked butternut squash soup [9]
Turkey Meatball and Spinach Soup
Get the recipe: turkey meatball and spinach soup [10]
Slow-Cooker Beans and Quinoa
Get the recipe: slow-cooker beans and quinoa with scallions, cheddar, and hot sauce [11]
Slow-Cooker Taco Soup
Get the recipe: slow-cooker taco soup [12]
Vegan Pea Soup
Get the recipe: vegan pea soup [13]
Vegan Miso Soup With Soba and Mushrooms
Get the recipe: vegan miso soup with soba and mushrooms [14]
Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
Get the recipe: lemon chicken orzo soup [15]
Spicy Sausage, Kale, and Orecchiette Soup
Get the recipe: spicy sausage, kale, and orecchiette soup [16]
Miso Soup
Get the recipe: miso soup [17]
Spicy Asian Chicken Noodle Soup
Get the recipe: spicy Asian chicken noodle soup [18]
Chickpea Soup With Garlic Tortilla Triangles
Get the recipe: chickpea soup with garlic tortilla triangles [19]
Microwave Chicken Noodle Soup
Get the recipe: microwave chicken noodle soup [20]
Lemony Lentil Soup With Swiss Chard
Get the recipe: lemony lentil soup with swiss chard [21]
Slow-Cooker Baked Potato Soup
Get the recipe: slow-cooker baked potato soup [22]
Cheeseburger Casserole
Get the recipe: cheeseburger casserole [23]
Chunky Beef Casserole
Get the recipe: chunky beef casserole [24]
Slow-Cooker Pasta Bolognese
Get the recipe: slow-cooker pasta bolognese [25]
Slow-Cooker Chicken Pot Pie
Get the recipe: slow-cooker chicken pot pie [26]
Slow-Cooker Vegetarian Chili
Get the recipe: slow-cooker vegetarian chili [27]
Slow-Cooker Ham and White Bean Soup
Get the recipe: slow-cooker ham and white bean soup [28]
Freezer-Friendly King Ranch Chicken Casserole
Get the recipe: freezer-friendly king ranch chicken casserole [29]
Slow-Cooker Spicy Beef Tortellini Soup
Get the recipe: slow-cooker spicy beef tortellini soup [30]
Grilled Cheese Roll-Ups With Tomato Soup
Get the recipe: grilled cheese roll-ups with tomato soup [31]
Slow-Cooker Beef Taco Soup
Get the recipe: slow-cooker beef taco soup [32]
Slow-Cooker Minestrone Soup
Get the recipe: slow-cooker minestrone soup [33]
Asian Noodle Salad With Flank Steak
Get the recipe: Asian noodle salad with flank steak [34]
Rosemary Baked Lemon Chicken
Get the recipe: rosemary baked lemon chicken [35]
Caramelized Garlic Pasta
Get the recipe: caramelized garlic pasta [36]
Green Garlic Soup
Get the recipe: green garlic soup [37]
Pan-Seared Salmon With Asparagus, Arugula, and Zucchini
Get the recipe: pan-seared salmon with arugula, asparagus, and zucchini [38]
One-Pan Balsamic Chicken and Veggies
Get the recipe: one-pan balsamic chicken with asparagus and tomatoes [39]
Salmon With Crispy Cabbage and Kale
Get the recipe: salmon with crispy cabbage and kale [40]
Broccoli-Cheddar Soup
Get the recipe: broccoli-cheddar soup [41]
Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry With Asparagus
Get the recipe: ginger chicken stir-fry with asparagus and mushrooms [42]
Lightened-Up Spaghetti and Chicken Meatballs
Get the recipe: lightened-up spaghetti and chicken meatballs [43]
Spaghetti Cooked in Red Wine
Get the recipe: spaghetti cooked in red wine [44]
Roasted Butternut Squash
Get the recipe: roasted butternut squash [45]
Easy Pasta Puttanesca
Get the recipe: easy pasta puttanesca [46]
Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry
Get the recipe: beef and broccoli stir-fry [47]
