Winter dinner ideas can start to run a little thin on the ground as the cooler weather moves in. While they may take a little longer to prep and cook, winter dinners will warm you from the inside out, and can be made in generous portions to either freeze for a future dinner, or pack in the fridge for lunch the next day.
If you’re ready to revamp your recipe repertoire this winter, these winter dinner ideas are guaranteed to satisfy the whole family – be it for dinner or a leftover lunch.
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Mushroom and shredded beef pot pies
Be warned, your loved ones will be asking for seconds!
Beef curry with turmeric rice and coconut sambal
You’ll love this flavour-packed beef curry.
Julie Goodwin’s slow-cooked lamb shanks
A flavoursome dinner for the cooler months.
Pumpkin, ricotta and goat’s cheese lasagne
A delightful vegetarian dinner.
Red wine beef stew with parmesan dumplings
There is nothing more comforting than an unctuous slow-cooked stew. Simple to prepare, place your ingredients in the pot and let them work their magic.
Roasted rice and pumpkin curry
A hearty, flavour-packed warming dinner that can be made in under an hour.
Steak, bacon and mushroom pot pie
Nothing says comfort food quite like a pot pie. This one is topped with velvety, cheesy mash perfect for mopping up the rich gravy.
Slow-cooked lamb pie with potato rosti
Shepherd’s pie, but make it fancy!
Slow cooker lamb keema
This curry is not made in a hurry.
Slow-cooked beef ragu with pappardelle
A hearty pasta dish that elevates an economical cut of meat like gravy beef (shin) through slow cooking. Best of all, this recipe includes instructions for the slow cooker AND the oven.
Chicken, green olive and preserved lemon tagine
Max flavour with minimal effort.
Lamb shanks with mash and silverbeet
Shank you very much.
Cheesy eggplant and lentil bake
Rich, cheesy and delicious.
Traditional beef casserole
There’s nothing like a hearty beef casserole for a warming winter meal.
Pastitsio
Classic Greek comfort food.
Slow-cooker massaman beef curry
This Thai massaman curry is slow-cooked, meltingly-tender, and perfectly rich, topped with crunchy peanuts.
Cottage pie
This comfort food classic is a favourite in the cooler months but pair it with a fresh salad and you can enjoy it all year round.
Oregano lamb stew with gnocchi
Comfort food at its finest.
Sausage casserole
A dose of nostalgia for your weeknight meal.
Slow cooker chicken pot pie soup
When two favourites combine.
Slow-cooker lamb chops
Cooked low and slow for plenty of flavour.
Slow-cooker lamb shanks
A classic winter warmer.
Our best shepherd’s pie
Comfort in a dish!
Beef stroganoff
Comfort food at its best – this rich and creamy stroganoff will have you coming back for seconds.
Slow-cooked lamb with braised green beans
Roasted till it’s soft and tender, served with light tortillas and braised bean, our slow-cooked lamb is worth every second.
Beef bourguignon and potato pie
Stay warm this winter with a delicious, hearty beef and mushroom pie topped with fluffy potato.
Chicken and leek pie
A dinner the whole family will love.
Harissa and maple pumpkin soup
Give your pumpkin soup a fiery Moroccan twist.
Beef and mozzarella meatballs with fennel and silverbeet
Add a fresh twist on the classic pasta and meatballs.
Moroccan chickpea stew
Chock full of veggies and tender chickpeas, this rich Moroccan-inspired stew is packed with nutrients and the best cold-busting remedy for winter nights.
Wild mushroom risotto
Go wild!
Vegetarian Thai yellow curry
Spice things up in the kitchen tonight with this delicious vegetarian Thai yellow curry from The Australian Women’s Weekly’s Almost Vegetarian cookbook, available where all good books are sold.
Buttermilk mac ‘n’ cheese
This classic dish is delicious served with a leafy green salad.
Chicken and broccoli bake with pangrattato topping
An easy, cheesy bake the whole family will enjoy.
Miso broth with tamari pumpkin and noodles
Warm up with this wholesome nourishing miso broth with tamari pumpkin and noodles. The perfect combination for a meat-free dinner idea.
Chana dhal with chutney yoghurt
What do you call this dahl?
Osso buco with gremolata
Warm up with this classic comforting osso buco oven recipe.
Chilli con carne
This spicy Mexican beef and bean stew is a real crowd-pleaser that the whole family will love.
Broccoli and kale soup with lemon creme fraiche
Get your nutritious vegies while you warm your body and soul.
Slow-cooker chorizo, chilli and white bean stew
The unbeatable combination of salty chorizo and hearty white beans goes beautifully together in this warming slow-cooked stew.
Vegetable stew with polenta dumplings
Looking for a twist on the classic winter stew? Get creative in the kitchen with this hearty vegetable stew with delicious polenta dumplings.
Coconut curried beef
Love Thai food? Then you can’t go past this full-of-flavour coconut curried beef – hearty and delicious.
Slow cooker chicken and corn chowder
This thick and hearty chowder comes together easily in your slow cooker, for a simple and delicious dinner you can set and forget.
Slow-cooker butter chicken
This easy butter chicken dish made in your slow cooker is sure to become a family favourite in no time.
Moroccan-spiced chicken casserole
This Moroccan-spiced chicken casserole with chickpeas and apricots will take your taste buds on a trip to North Africa. We serve it with quinoa for a nutritious twist.
Chicken cacciatore casserole
You can’t go past a good casserole, and this one is a classic.
Low-carb turkey and kale lasagne
This Italian comfort food favourite uses lean ground turkey mince making it healthy alternative for everyone!
Barley and vegetable soup with crunchy seeds
Keep warm this winter with this beautiful, filling soup with a nutritious seed topping.
Rigatoni with oven-roasted vegetables
This delicious vegetarian pasta is a fresh and tasty weeknight dinner.
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