Whether it’s a light dusting of snowflakes or a harsh blizzard, a snowy day calls for staying inside and bundling up while you crank up the heat and turn to comforting dishes to stay warm. Chicken noodle soup, hearty beef chili, or fried rice would all, of course do the trick but sometimes seem overused. After being stuck inside for days on end, you may want to mix it up while still staying true to the comforting, warm feeling of snow day meals, which can be done with the following recipes.

Biang Biang Noodles

Though this recipe takes a while to cook, it pays off with a perfectly spicy and savory dish. Doused in garlic, ginger, chili, and cumin, the handmade noodles are easy and fun to make. A final pour of sizzling-hot oil is all that’s needed to complete the dish.

Brown-Butter Banana Bread

Brown butter adds a rich, nutty flavor similar to caramel to this banana bread you can make ahead of time. To have the perfect banana flavor, wait until your bananas are extremely ripe–very speckled and mushy. For an easy way to take this recipe to the next level and wow your family, make this Banana-Caramel Sauce.

Buttermilk Macaroni and Cheese with Baby Kale

This recipe takes a homey dish to the next level with a delicious buttermilk sauce. A quick sauté leaves the kale leaves perfectly tender. Ensure all the dairy is at room temperature for a smooth sauce that elevates a simple mac n’ cheese dish.

Caramelized Onion and Bread Soup with Brûléed Blue Cheese

In this vegetarian version of a classic dish, French onion soup, blue cheese and oloroso sherry combine, creating new layers of flavor and depth. Its salty acidity cuts through the richness of the cheese. Notes of toasted nuts and fruit compote in the sherry mix perfectly with caramelized onions.

Cast-Iron Cornmeal Cake with Buttermilk Cream

This homey recipe brings back feelings of nostalgia with soft flavors and warmth. A fluffy, crumbly cake, it pairs wonderfully with Buttermilk Cream. Pouring the batter into a hot skillet ensures a dark golden-bottomed crust with a fluffy, golden interior. To check if fully cooked, push a toothpick in the middle. If it comes out clean, your cake is fully cooked. Or make this recipe gluten-free by substituting 3/4 cups of gluten-free flour in.

Chicken Pot Pie with Leeks and Thyme

Crispy, golden-brown puff pastry with classic flavors for the filling, this recipe takes the classic pot pie to the next level. Thyme lends a cozy, traditional taste while Dijon mustard adds a subtle and unexpected punch.

Roast Chicken with Hot Honey

With spicy and sweet flavors, this dish can be prepared and then left to cook while you do other things. For better flavor and juicy meat, pre-season the chicken legs with salt before cooking. Drizzle each plate with the hot honey for a tasty dipping sauce and use the leftover for pizza, a cheese plate, or more.

Sausage and Red Onion Sheet Pan Quiche

A new take on a classic dish, this version can feed a family. To cook the quiche perfectly, bake at 400°F until slightly puffed up and just set, 30 to 35 minutes. Then remove from the oven and let stand at room temperature for about 10 minutes. You can also mix in new flavors and spices to create your own masterpiece.

Sourdough Pancakes with Maple-Molasses Strawberries

For perfect fluffy pancakes, using sourdough starter is a must, and this recipe shows you how. Topped with molasses-steeped strawberries, these pancakes create a breakfast that’s balanced with sour, sweet, and bitter flavors. Change up the toppings with different fruits, like blueberries or apples, for new flavors.

Pork-and-Ricotta Stuffed Jumbo Shells

Taking stuffed shells to the next level, this recipe fills the shells with ground pork for a new take. Switch out the ground pork with ground beef or ground turkey for dietary restrictions. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes and a pinch of fennel seeds for an added punch. For an extra flavor, add 10 oz of chopped spinach.

These are some of our favorite recipes for when we’re snowed in, but there are plenty more to fight away the cold. Look at Food & Wine’s list of Our Best Snow Day Recipes for more. What are your favorite snow day recipes?