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33 Recipes to Make in January 2026
posted by Stella Drivas on January 15, 2026 Well, would you look at that – it’s January. You know what that means? It’s recipe reset time. After the holidays, my entire kitchen feels so much more… calm. There’s less of a responsibility, and more of a sense of freedom and self-fulfillment to just be cozy and enjoy the winter season. Let me show you the way.
I love this recipe round up because it makes me feel warm, fuzzy and happy. These are recipes my whole family has been enjoying for years and request me to make all the time. Now LOVE YOUR LIFE!
Tuscan White Bean Sausage Soup (One Pot)
This tuscan white bean sausage soup is a delicious and cozy comfort meal. Everything comes together in one pot for easy cleanup!
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Broccoli and Feta Loaf
This broccoli and feta loaf is the ideal way to enjoy your bread. It comes together pretty quickly and we use buttermilk to make it extra moist and soft.
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High Protein Italian Beef and Pasta Bake
This Italian beef and pasta bake is a delicious comfort food with all the pizza flavors. It is modified for high protein and less calories!
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No Bake Almond-Butter Twix Bars
These no bake Twix bars are made with almond butter and dates and rival the store bought version!
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Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs
A simple cooking method to produce the most flavorful, juiciest and crunchiest of Crispy Baked Chicken dinners.
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Spicy Salmon Sushi Bake
For all the yummy spicy salmon sushi vibes this bake is the way to go!
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Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Filled Chocolate Banana Bread
If you’re a lover of peanut butter and chocolate, you need to make this banana bread loaf!
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French Onion Meatballs
The ultimate comfort food of sweet caramelized french onion sauce with some juicy baked cheesy meatballs.
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Easy Greek Olive Bread (Eliopsomo)
The Greek word eliopsomo translates to olive (elia) bread (psomi). Homemade bread is the ultimate comfort food. This recipe only uses a few ingredients, barely no kneading, zero rest time – its a true winner.
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Fattoush Salad
A refreshing salad dressing to top your simple Lebanese style Fattoush Salad.
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Baked Greek Meatballs and Potatoes (Soutzoukakia)
Greek baked sausage shaped meatballs – these melt in your mouth.
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Tuscan Tortellini Mushroom + Sausage Soup
This Tuscan tortellini mushroom + sausage soup is a delicious and cozy comfort meal. Everything comes together in one pot for easy cleanup!
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Greek Tomato Feta Cauliflower (Kounoupidi)
The delicious authentic Greek tomato, feta, and cauliflower flavors of this dish will have you coming back for more.
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One Pan Lemon Chicken + Rice
All my favorite Greek seasonings and flavors in this easy one pan Lemon Chicken and Rice dinner.
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Italian Ricotta Cookies
These Italian ricotta cookies are soft, chewy and have a light lemon flavor. The icing and sprinkles make this cookie perfect for the holidays!
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Easy Beef Stew Recipe (One Pot)
This beef stew is a hardy meal packed with tender beef, lots of vegetables and a smooth, gravy broth!
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Crispy Italian Potatoes
The perfect addition to any meal, these potatoes are impossible not to finish in one sitting or, in my case, hunched over the pan the minute they come out of the oven.
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Melt In Your Mouth Chicken
My melt in your mouth chicken so juicy, soft and tender you don’t even need a knife to cut it. Plus all the flavor anyone can ask for!
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Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup
The spicy Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup is a fiesta in your mouth.
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Quick Crunchy Baked Beef Tacos
My quick crunchy baked beef tacos are a fast and delicious dinner you will turn to every week!
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Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup
This creamy gnocchi and chicken soup only requires one pot, and delivers big on comfort and bright, satisfying flavor.
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Italian Vegetable Schiacciata
This delicious quick Italian vegetable schiacciata ‘bread’ is crunchy on the outside and soft and moist on the inside!
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Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Oatmeal Banana Bread
It’s the most delicious all in one chocolate chip, peanut butter, and oatmeal banana bread you will ever try!
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Broccoli Chicken Crust Pizza (Low Carb)
This broccoli chicken crust pizza has combined entree and side dish into one recipe. It's not only low carb and high protein – it's also crazy delicious!
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Easy Hibachi Steak with Fried Rice
This hibachi steak and fried rice is a delicious all in one meal you can easily make at home.
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Easy Big Mac in a Bowl
This big mac in a bowl will allow you to enjoy the flavors of a fast food cheeseburger. It's made healthier, gluten free and more delicious!
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Lighter Chocolate Cottage Cheese Cheesecake
This cheesecake is made lighter with cottage cheese instead of cream cheese. This change makes it higher in protein and lower in fat. Don't worry though, because the cake is also super fudgy and rich with chocolate flavor!
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Chicken Broccoli Cheddar Soup
It’s all the old school favorites in one creamy bowl with this Chicken Broccoli Cheddar Soup.
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Easy Creamy Cauliflower Alfredo
Lets make our pasta healthy and delicious with this no cream sauce, Easy Creamy Cauliflower Alfredo.
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One Pot Creamy Beef and Shells
A homemade One Pot Creamy Beef and Shells recipe that will have you dancing in your chair.
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Cheesy Stuffed Cauliflower Head
We couldn’t get over how amazing and delicious this cheesy stuffed cauliflower head turned out.
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Parmesan Mushroom Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
One of the heartiest and most delicious parmesan, mushroom, chicken, and wild rice soups for winter’s cozy days.
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