Hello hello! We’re six days into the new year, which means there are only 360 dinners left to make this year! You know … only.
Sorry. Forgive me for bringing it up.
Anyway, I thought I’d round up 10 of my favorite cozy, easy, winter-y, hearty, everything-y dinners that I love to make this time of year. January can be a tough month with coming down from Christmas and the dark, dreary days. But I’ve found when I embrace the coziness of this time, the days are so much nicer. Fuzzy slippers, a good book (or movie), fireplace, puppy or cat on my lap, and cozy dinners. I have actually really, really grown to love winter.
But I digress. Shall we talk dinner? Here are 10 of my favorite winter dinner ideas for January. I hope you find one or two to inspire your January dinners too!
CREAMY SWEET POTATO ROSEMARY SOUP
This simple soup recipe is full of winter flavors and is about as cozy as it gets. Cream cheese melts into the mix and adds tangy flavor (there are a couple of vegan options too). Add some crusty bread and a green salad and January doesn’t seem quite as gloomy.
Get the recipe for Creamy Sweet Potato Rosemary Soup here
VEGGIE POT PIE PASTA
This easy, creamy pasta recipe is hearty and comforting without having to deal with the fuss of pie crust. Use vegan butter to bring this vegetarian recipe all the way to vegan land; for the carnivores, simply add some cooked chicken to their portions.
Get the recipe for Veggie Pot Pie Pasta (with Optional Chicken) here
SLOW COOKER BBQ CHICKPEA SLOPPY JOES
Looking for a casual, easy, family-friendly recipe with tons of protein? Here you go! One of my all-time favorites.
Click here for the recipe for Slow Cooker BBQ Chickpea Sloppy Joes
SLOW COOKER CHANA MASALA
Spiced and simmered chickpeas in a tomato-based sauce. Best of all, you throw it into the slow cooker in the morning and dinner’s ready when you get home!
Click here for the Slow Cooker Chana Masala recipe
20-MINUTE VEGETARIAN WHITE BEAN CHILI
Another year-round favorite around here, this flavorful white bean chili is super easy to make and shockingly fast.
Get the 20-Minute Vegetarian White Bean Chili recipe right here
BRUSSELS SPROUTS PITA PIZZAS
Pita breads make such easy individual pie crusts! Brussels sprouts – such a lovely wintertime veggie – are so good sliced and smothered in cheese (or vegan cheese). For the meat-eaters, a little crumbled bacon never hurts.
Get the recipe for Brussels Sprouts Pita Pizzas here
SLOW COOKER RED LENTIL CHICKPEA CURRY
We all know the slow cooker is magic for busy weeknights. This dump-and-go curry recipe hits all the hearty-cozy notes and makes for a super fuss-free weeknight to boot.
Get the recipe for Cooker Red Lentil Chickpea Curry here
THAI GREEN CURRY NOODLE SOUP
This delicious soup goes two ways – add tofu for the vegans/vegetarians or chicken for the carnivores. Super easy to whip up, too!
Get the recipe for Thai Green Curry Noodle Soup here
OUR VERY FAVORITE BLACK BEAN SOUP
Like the name implies, this one is a family favorite. Hearty, comforting, satiating, and full of flavor!
Get the recipe for our Very Favorite Black Bean Soup here
EPIC WINTER SALAD WITH ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH, BABY KALE, AND AVOCADO
Such an incredible winter salad – roasted butternut squash, creamy avocado, tangy cranberries, sweet apples … hits the spot any day of the week.
Get the recipe for Epic Winter Salad right here
And that’s a wrap! Have a delicious January! I’ll be back later this month with a couple of new recipes (plus resharing some more oldies-but-goodies). See you then!
I’m so glad you’re here! I’m a vegetarian home cook, certified plant-based pro, and mom. I’m married to an enthusiastic carnivore, and my mission is to achieve peace in the kitchen – one tasty recipe at a time. These days, with a name like mine, I also try not to ask to speak to the manager.
