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These are my favorite recipes for snow days, the ones I make when everyone’s home and the day moves a little slower. From piping hot soup to comforting casseroles you can throw together while watching the snow fall, this collection is all about staying in, getting cozy, and enjoying every bite.
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A Note from Kim
Snow Day = Comfort Food
These snow day recipes are made for the kind of cold that has you cranking the heater a little higher than usual and turning a dreary day into something to savor. When the weather turns chilly, comfort food is a must, warm, cozy recipes that fill you up and feel hearty, satisfying, creamy, and steaming hot. I love making dishes like my cheeseburger casserole, spaghetti and meatballs, beef stew or classic potato soup when everyone’s home and the kitchen becomes the hangout. They’re easy, flavorful, and perfect for snowed-in afternoons!
With love (and lots of good eats),
Breakfast
If you’ve got kiddos home on a snow day, a cozy breakfast is the perfect place to start! All of these recipes are fun, comforting, and guaranteed to make getting out of bed a little easier, especially when cinnamon roll pancakes or gingerbread pancakes are on the menu.
Start your morning with a little indulgence! These Cinnamon Roll Pancakes are soft, buttery, and packed with sweet cinnamon swirls, all topped with a dreamy cream cheese glaze. They’re a breakfast treat everyone will love.
Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole is the cozy morning meal everyone gets excited about. Crispy tots, savory sausage, and plenty of melty cheese bake together into one warm, golden dish that hits all the breakfast cravings with almost no effort.
This cinnamon roll casserole recipe is the ultimate brunch dish, made with refrigerated cinnamon rolls, eggs, milk, a touch of maple syrup, and a drizzle of icing over the top. It's super easy to make and can even be assembled the night before.
Baked Oatmeal is a warm, filling, wholesome breakfast. This fall-flavored version features tender apples, warm cinnamon, and sweet maple syrup for a cozy breakfast that’s sure to become a new favorite! It’s easy to make ahead of time and reheat on busy mornings!
Homemade Cinnamon Rolls are the only breakfast worth waking up to in the morning! These are perfectly soft and fluffy with a buttery, brown sugar, cinnamon filling that's all rolled up into swirls of deliciousness. To top it off, you have a rich, sweet and tangy cream cheese frosting. A must try recipe that's even better than Cinnabon!
Rise and shine for the most irresistibly delicious Banana Bread Oatmeal you've ever tasted! It's such an easy recipe and tastes just like a slice of warm banana bread! Options to add caramelized banana slices, and chocolate chips for an extra treat!The perfect healthy breakfast that's gluten free, vegan and naturally sweetened with banana.
Fluffy Banana Protein Muffins are the perfect healthy breakfast or snack that tastes amazing and fills you up! They’re packed with protein, easy to make and naturally sweetened with ripe bananas and maple syrup. This will be your new favorite banana muffin recipe with options to add chocolate chips or chopped nuts.
For lunch, it doesn’t get much better than a piping hot bowl of roasted tomato soup served with a crusty loaf of bread for dipping. It’s simple, comforting, and exactly what you want on a cold day, and somehow, it tastes even better the next day, making leftovers something to look forward to.
There's no better way to use up fresh tomatoes than this creamy, flavorful Roasted Tomato Soup! Rich, creamy and comforting, this homemade tomato soup recipe is made with slow roasted tomatoes, onion, garlic, and cream for major deliciousness and the perfect velvety texture. Serve with crusty bread or grilled cheese sandwiches for dunking!
English Muffin Pizzas make for a fun and easy pizza night idea! These are super quick to make, and great for parties and kids because everyone can customize their own perfect pizza! Whether you keep it simple with cheese or add pepperoni and veggies, these are sure to be a hit for the whole family.
Homemade Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme, just as delicious as the drive-thru favorite! Loaded with seasoned ground beef, melty cheese, fresh guacamole and crisp shredded lettuce, all wrapped up in a perfectly toasted tortilla.
Healthy Sweet Potato Black Bean Vegetarian Burritos stuffed with sweet potato, black beans, avocado and brown rice. They're gluten-free, vegan and make a fabulous breakfast, lunch or dinner that's ready in under 30 minutes!
This healthy taco soup recipe is beyond delicious and so easy. It's a hearty blend of lean ground turkey, black beans, corn, crushed tomatoes and seasonings, all simmered to perfection. An easy dinner option that’s kid friendly and quick to make! It will be one of those go-to hearty soup recipes you make again and again!
Cozy, comforting, and ready in no time, this Easy Chicken Noodle Soup is a weeknight hero. Loaded with tender chicken, hearty veggies, and perfectly cooked noodles, it’s the kind of soup that warms you from the inside out.
When it comes to dinner, I’m all about comfort on a plate. From a perfectly tender pot roast to the cheesy goodness of enchiladas, warm tortillas stuffed with juicy chicken fajita meat, and creamy chicken pot pie that tastes amazing and feels like a hug.
This chicken pot pie checks all the boxes for comfort food. Between the crisp crust and the flavorful chicken and veggie filling, it’s a classic dish that deserves a permanent spot in your recipe collection.
One-Pan Unstuffed Bell Peppers is everything you love about classic stuffed peppers, just way easier and faster. With seasoned ground turkey, tender rice, melty cheese, and colorful peppers all simmered in one skillet, it’s a flavor-packed dinner that comes together with minimal mess and major comfort.
Dinner just got easier with this One Pan Chicken Orzo Bake! Made with simple, everyday ingredients, this cozy, all-in-one meal is full of flavor and perfect for busy weeknights.
This creamy Cheeseburger Soup takes everything you love about a juicy burger and transforms it into a cozy, cheesy bowl of comfort that’s perfect for chilly nights or easy weeknight dinners.
Mini meatloaves are a fun twist on the classic comfort food! Perfectly portioned and packed with flavor, they’re quick to make and ideal for busy weeknights. Whether served with mashed potatoes or a side of veggies, this mini meatloaf recipe brings all the comfort of the original in an easy, individual size.
This easy Cheeseburger Casserole is always a winning dinner with both kids and adults! It's made with a combination of ground beef, rice, cheese, bacon and seasonings, all baked together to golden brown perfection. Top with pickles, tomato and burger sauce for a family-friendly dinner that everyone will love!
Nothing beats a bowl of Classic Potato Soup on a cold day. Tender potatoes and savory flavors come together in a rich, creamy broth that feels like home in every spoonful.
Creamy and flavorful, Enchiladas Verdes are easy to make and always a crowd favorite! They are packed with seasoned chicken, plenty of cheese, and smothered in a mouthwatering sauce for a meal that everyone will enjoy!
Creamy Tortellini Soup is a deliciously hearty meal filled with Italian turkey sausage, tender veggies and a rich, flavorful broth. It's easy to make and the ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings and cozy dinners!
Amazing Italian Sausage Pasta is the best dish for Italian night! This meat sauce recipe is made with a flavorful Italian sausage, a delicious homemade marinara, and is super easy. Make it for the family tonight or meal prep it for the week!
An easy lasagna recipe that's packed with flavor! Lasagna noodles are layered with meat, spaghetti sauce, and three types of cheese for the ultimate Italian meal. Serve it alongside a simple salad and garlic bread for a cozy dinner that’s perfect this time of the year!
If you’re looking for the ultimate beef chili recipe, you’re in the right place. This no-bean version is rich, hearty, and just happens to be award-winning. There’s nothing better than a warm bowl on a cool day, and this one is easy to make and perfect for game day, cozy winter nights, or anytime you’re craving comfort food.
Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken is packed with flavor and a guaranteed family favorite! Chicken thighs simmer in a homemade BBQ sauce until tender, then shredded and served on buns, over salads, in tacos, wraps, or baked potatoes, the possibilities are endless!
Perfectly spiced, thick and hearty Sweet Potato Chili features ground beef,a blend of colorful vegetables, two types of beans and delicious seasonings, all simmered together to make a comforting and delicious meal. Top with fresh cilantro, sour cream, and a handful of freshly grated cheese for dinner ready in just over 30 minutes.
Homemade Vegetable Beef Soup is made so easy either on the stovetop or in the slow cooker. It's loaded with tender chunks of beef, hearty veggies and is simmered in a rich tomato broth. An easy, cozy, satisfying meal that's perfect to enjoy during the winter season!
This Healthy Seafood Chowder is seriously the best! It's flavorful, creamy, full of delicious seafood and can be table ready in about 45 minutes! Packed with tender shrimp and fish that are combined in a creamy clam broth with veggies. This tasty chowder recipe is a comfort food that can be easily enjoyed at home any day of the week!
Just 3 ingredients is all you need to make this easy One Pot Pasta recipe! It's a cozy, comforting dish that you can make in just about 45 minutes with very little effort. A delicious meat sauce with your favorite pasta is cooked together in one pot for a flavorful, hearty, no-fuss meal!
This easy Enchilada Casserole is layers of seasoned ground beef, beans, cheese, enchilada sauce, and soft flour tortillas all baked together in one dish for cheesy perfection. A simple, delicious one pan meal the whole family will love.
For dessert, it’s all about indulgence with a little homemade love. Think rich, chocolatey treats, like my Mississippi Mud Pie, sweet and gooey baked goodies, and fruity favorites that hit just the right note, these are the desserts I love to make when it’s cold outside.
Crisp, cozy, and a little indulgent, this Apple Crumble is fall in every bite. Sweet, tender apples spiced with cinnamon are topped with a golden, buttery streusel that’s irresistibly crunchy. Enjoy it straight from the oven with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or savor it warm on its own for a simple, comforting treat.
Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is where comfort food meets pure indulgence. Think of that rich, sweet banana flavor you love, now swirled with pockets of melty chocolate in every bite. It’s the kind of treat that makes your kitchen smell like heaven and has everyone sneaking back for “just one more slice.”
Chocolate Chip Cookie Mug Cake is the ultimate quick treat! It's soft, warm, and packed with melty chocolate chips! Everything you love about a classic cookie, made in just minutes right in your microwave.
Thick, chewy, and packed with three types of chocolate, this is the best brownies recipe. They’re super fudgy, stay moist for days, and come together quickly.
This Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie is everything you love about classic cookies—crisp edges, melty chocolate, and soft centers, just bigger, better, and meant for sharing (or not!). It’s the ultimate cozy dessert, perfect with a scoop of ice cream on top and a spoon in hand.
A must-try dessert, the Cookie Croissant has gone TikTok viral for good reason! Created by the bakery, Maison Louvard in Paris, France, this decadent recipe is made with a flaky croissant stuffed with chocolate chip cookie dough and baked to gooey, rich golden perfection. One bite and you'll totally get the hype!
Irresistible Cowboy Cookies (also known as Ranger Cookies) have perfect crisp edges with soft and chewy centers, and the most amazing texture. They are loaded with hearty oats, crunchy pecans, shredded coconut flakes and chocolate chips. With one bite of these epic cookies, you will be completely obsessed with how delicious they taste!
Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies that have a slightly crisp exterior and a soft and chewy center with the most incredible classic chocolate chip cookie flavor. From here on out, this is the only chocolate chip cookie recipe I'll be making!
Warmly spiced Taylor Swift Chai Cookies are absolutely irresistible! The simple dough is flavored with chai spices, then rolled in cinnamon and sugar for a crunchy exterior with a chewy middle. Finish with a drizzle of icing and you’ve got the perfect addition to your holiday cookie tray!
This fluffy, moist Cake Mix Mug Cake bakes in the microwave and has all the decadence you want from a dessert in a single serving! With just three ingredients, this mug cake recipe whips up in mere minutes and will totally satisfy your sweet tooth cravings!
This Chocolate Protein Mug Cake is about to become your go-to quick dessert. It’s rich, moist, and ready in just minutes, with 14 grams of protein and less than 200 calories!