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The 15 Best Winter Recipes You Can Make in a Dutch Oven

Posted on January 23, 2019 by Mardi Michels

Chilly temperatures and snow on the ground calls for comfort food. Get your Dutch oven out and use it for everything from soups and stews to pasta and casseroles! There's something for everyone to keep you warm and cozy through the winter.

  • White Bean and Chicken Chili
     
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    White Bean and Chicken Chili

    <p>Pantry and fridge staples such as cannellini beans, ground chicken and Swiss chard make this chili quick to assemble. Simmer away while you enjoy your weekend, then pack into smaller containers for weekday frozen lunches or easy meals.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href=" https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/white-bean-and-chicken-chili/15916/" target="_blank"><strong>Giada De Laurentiis’ White Bean and Chicken Chili</strong></a></p>
  • Braised Chicken Thighs and Legs with Tomato
     
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    Braised Chicken Thighs and Legs with Tomato

    <p>This one-pot wonder is made with ingredients you’ve probably already got on hand. Bonus: its bold flavours taste even better the next day.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/braised-chicken-thighs-and-legs-with-tomato/18884/" target="_blank"><strong>Braised Chicken Thighs and Legs with Tomato</strong></a></p>
  • Beef Bourguignon
     
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    Beef Bourguignon

    <p>This traditional French stew is a classic. Blending together the rich flavours of wine and hearty beef broth, it’s the perfect dish to make and serve in your Dutch oven.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/anne-burrells-beef-bourguignon/17533/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Beef Bourguignon</a></strong>
  • Chicken Chickpea Tagine
     
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    Chicken Chickpea Tagine

    <p>The ultimate one-pot wonder, a tagine keeps things moist and delectable as it cooks. And you can make this one in your Dutch oven! This fragrant chicken and chickpea dish with aromas of harissa and saffron is as vibrant as it is comforting.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/chicken-and-chickpea-tagine-with-apricots-and-harissa-sauce/15879/" target="_blank"><strong>Bobby Flay's Chicken and Chickpea Tagine with Apricots and Harissa Sauce</strong></a></p>
  • One-Pot Bucatini Bolognese
     
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    One-Pot Bucatini Bolognese

    <p>This Italian favourite will help you get dinner on the table in no time! Cook the bucatini in the sauce as it simmers and it will soak up all the fresh flavours, leaving you satisfied. Plus: next to no dishes.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/one-pot-bucatini-bolognese/21849/">One-Pot Bucatini Bolognese</a></strong>
  • Winter Minestrone
     
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    Winter Minestrone

    <p>Minestrone is a classic Italian soup ideal for chilly days and the ultimate one-pot comfort dish. Pancetta and beef stock add lots of flavour, while vegetables — including chard, cannellini beans and tomatoes — provide plenty of colour. Top with chopped parsley for a little taste of summer in the winter months.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/winter-minestrone/17267/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Giada De Laurentiis' Winter Minestrone</a></strong></p>
  • Vegetarian Minestrone
     
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    Vegetarian Minestrone

    <p>This hearty traditional Italian soup is completely vegetarian. It's perfect as a first course, lunch or dinner option to batch cook on weekends, making your next-day desk lunch far from “sad”! </p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/vegetarian-minestrone/20762/" target="_blank">Valerie Bertinelli's Vegetarian Minestrone</a></strong></p>
  • Spiced Red Lentil and Vegetable Stew
     
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    Spiced Red Lentil and Vegetable Stew

    <p>This vegetarian stew requires minimal effort for maximum return. Use that big batch of lentils you cooked earlier in the week for a fast, warm and satisfying main meal. One pot of this will give you dinner and leftover lunches throughout the week.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/spiced-red-lentil-vegetable-stew/14079/" target="_blank"><strong>Spiced Red Lentil Vegetable Stew</strong></a></p>
  • Mexican Rice Casserole
     
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    Mexican Rice Casserole

    <p>This easy, one-pot rice casserole is a winter must-make. With cumin, cayenne, turmeric and cilantro, it’s bursting with flavour. Plus: it’s topped with lots and lots of cheese.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/the-pioneer-woman/recipe/mexican-rice-casserole/21674/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>The Pioneer Woman’s Mexican Rice Casserole</strong></a></p>
  • Chili Con Carne
     
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    Chili Con Carne

    <p>Chili con carne always tastes better the next day, so make a big batch on the weekend and enjoy it through the week. This hearty dish is the ultimate one-pot meal and is the perfect way to make sure you get dinner on the table even during the busiest of weeks.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/chili-con-carne/17851/" target="_blank"><strong>Chili Con Carne</strong></a></p>
  • One-Pot Chicken Paprikash Penne
     
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    One-Pot Chicken Paprikash Penne

    <p>A Hungarian/Italian mashup makes for a quick and easy (and gluten-free) one-pot dinner — warming and filling for a winter’s night, plus it tastes even better the next day! Great to prep on the weekends to heat up during the week for a nourishing dinner in no time!</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/gluten-free-one-pot-chicken-paprikash-penne/21242/" target="_blank"><strong>Gluten-Free Chicken Paprikash Penne</strong></a></p>
  • Garden Vegetable Soup
     
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    Garden Vegetable Soup

    <p>Did you start the new year vowing to eat more veggies? This soup is packed with goodness and will leave you feeling satisfied! You’ll be well on your way to hitting your daily recommended serving of vegetables.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/garden-vegetable-soup/15933/" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><strong>Alton Brown's Garden Vegetable Soup</strong></a></p>
  • Poule au Pot
     
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    Poule au Pot

    <p>France's answer to chicken (noodle) soup is poule au pot – a substantial and filling dish that makes chicken the star of your dinner table!</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/anna-olsons-poule-au-pot/12794/" target="_blank"><strong> Anna Olson’s Poule Au Pot</strong></a></p>
  • One-Pot Linguine with Pesto
     
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    One-Pot Linguine with Pesto

    <p>This one-pot dish comes together in no time thanks to store-bought helpers, like jarred pesto, baby mozzarella and soppressata. A few ingredients that add big flavour. The pasta is cooked start to finish in the same pot as your sauce for a little dinnertime magic, even on busy weeknights!</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/one-pot-linguine-with-pesto/20315/" target="_blank"><strong>One-Pot Linguine with Pesto</strong></a></p>
  • Southwestern Beef Stew
     
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    Southwestern Beef Stew

    <p>This saucy beef stew will keep you warm on chilly nights. The easy, one-pot meal includes peppers, chili powder, tomatoes and beans, along with hearty beef. Great on a weeknight, better heated up for lunch the next day!</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/southwestern-beef-stew/10465/" target="_blank"><strong>Michael Smith's Southwestern Beef Stew</strong></a></p>
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