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Make the most of your snow day with one of these comforting and delicious recipes. Whether you’re looking for fun snow-themed treats (kids will get a kick out of snowman-shaped pancakes with bacon scarves), cozy comfort foods (we’ve certainly got you covered in that department, from classic beef stew to slow cooker French onion soup), or a warming winter beverage (hot chocolate for the kids, mulled wine for the adults), you’ll find something you love in this collection of our best snow day recipes.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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These easy cinnamon rolls are simple to make using prepared bread dough for a quick and delicious breakfast or brunch treat that kids will love\u2014especially on a snow day!\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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“It’s old fashioned, it’s comforting, it makes the kitchen smell wonderful, and it’s good for the soul,” recipe creator JEANIE BEAN says of this quick and easy hot chocolate.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
“I have made this for many whom have given it the title,” recipe creator Karena says of this top-rated soup. “This takes a bit of effort but is well worth it.”\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Here’s a rich and hearty French-style beef stew that everyone at your table will love. “This recipe is a little time intensive in preparation and worth every minute,” according to five-star reviewer Bonnie.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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This upside-down banana cake is incredibly moist with a top layer of sweet caramelized banana slices. Ideal for making with pantry staples you already have if you’re snowed in. Plus, it smells amazing as it bakes in the oven when it\u2019s snowing outside!\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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This easy chili recipe made with ground beef, onion, tomatoes, beans, and seasonings cooks in just 20 minutes. It reheats beautifully, so it’s a great option when the weather keeps you home longer than planned. Pair it with homemade cornbread or warm biscuits.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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If you’re going to be stuck at home for a few days, you might as well use your extra time to make a rustic loaf of sourdough bread. Don’t have a starter? Mix up Chef John’s Sourdough Starter with just bread, flour, and water.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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In this chicken au poivre, cracked peppercorns add a punch of spice to a lovely cream sauce for chicken thighs. It’s especially nice served over rice or noodles.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Use our basic recipe for fluffy pancakes, along with chocolate chip buttons and a bacon scarf, to assemble a snowman-shaped breakfast. We simply can’t imagine a cuter (or more delicious) way to start a snow day.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Warm yourself up from the inside out with this hearty casserole featuring fresh vegetables, canned beans, and pasta in a tomato sauce, topped with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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This slow cooker Neiman Marcus chicken casserole is super hearty and cozy, just like any chicken casserole should be. Almonds add that little bit of texture that many casseroles are dying for, and hot sauce brings some acidity and heat to balance the rich, creamy base.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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“Marry Me Chicken Soup is the\u00a0favorite cozy recipe\u00a0of creamy, tangy chicken in stew form with rich\u00a0flavors of sun-dried tomato, onion, garlic, chicken, cheese, and more,” says Andrea Lobas. “Sop up the broth with\u00a0crusty garlic bread\u00a0or\u00a0pillowy rolls.”\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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With almost 2,500 five-star reviews, Allrecipes users can’t get enough of this winter recipe. “This soup embodies all the wonders of Italian cooking: Italian sausage, garlic, tomatoes, and red wines,” says recipe creator Mary P.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
This one-pot recipe for crispy chicken and rice delivers a budget-friendly, comforting meal for the whole family with minimal cleanup. “My family absolutely loved this!” raves recipe reviewer Debbie Smolarski. “It is so much more than chicken and rice! I love how easy it is and how little time it takes, but so flavorful!”\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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French onion soup is the ultimate snow-day comfort food! This slow cooker version gives you time to relax or enjoy snow-day activities with the kids. “I absolutely LOVE this recipe!” raves home cook Kristel. “I ended up putting the onions in the Crock-Pot over night. The soup tasted like it was from a great restaurant!! Will be making this all the time during the winter months!”\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
These decadent grilled cheese sandwiches, flavored with pesto sauce, provolone cheese, and tomato, make the perfect snow day lunch. They pair perfectly with a bowl of comforting Rich and Creamy Tomato Basil Soup.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Snow days call for your favorite classic comfort foods\u2014and what’s more comforting than these large and chewy chocolate chip cookies? Though you can make them at home, they’re just as good as anything you’ll find in a bakery.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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These ooey gooey Hawaiian roll cinnamon rolls have a buttery sweet cinnamon layer in the middle, and a sweet icing glaze on top after baking. The best part is that you didn’t need all day and a night to make them!\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Warm up on a cold winter’s night with a cozy cup of mulled wine. This recipe was developed using a slow cooker, but you can easily prepare it on the stovetop over medium heat.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
“My dad always said we had to wait until there was at least 2 \u00bd feet of snow on the ground, with more coming steadily because then we knew the snow was clean. I can count on one hand the number of times the snow was clean enough to make snow ice cream. It’s almost worth moving to a part of the country with more snow because it is good stuff!” \u2014SUZYL\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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