100 Easy Rainy Day Recipes Your Family Will Enjoy
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What’s more comforting than hot soup on a rainy day? Here are 100 rainy day recipes, including rainy day soup recipes, recipes for dinner, and dessert recipes!
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you must whip up a meal on a rainy day?
For me, it’s a generous serving of tomato rice or even a bowl of my hearty chicken, rice, and bean soup.
I tell my family that comfort food is a hug to my tummy, throat, and heart. (And yes, that’s always met with groans.)
Most often than not, we pull out our big soup pot and turn to our short list of rainy-day soup recipes when the weather turns gloomy and it doesn’t look like the rain clouds will let up.
If you’re looking to mix things up and add a few new recipes to your cold rainy-day recipes rota, I’m pooling together a collection of what these contributors consider their best gloomy-day recipes.
This collection includes several of my favorites, and I’m sure you will find a few recipes that will become family favorites soon.
100 Rainy Day Recipes You Need To Try!
To help make things a little easier, I’ve segmented these into:
- Rainy Day Soup Recipes.
- Rainy Day Dinner Recipes. (These would work for lunch too. These are those great rainy day recipes that don’t fall under the “soup” or “dessert” category.)
- Rainy Day Snacks and Dessert Recipes.
RAINY DAY SOUP RECIPES
Fancy a wholesome chunky, filled-with-goodness soup or a clear soup?
Or perhaps your family feels like a bowl of comforting stew for dinner.
We’ve got it covered!
Rainy Day Soup Recipes
My clear vegetable soup recipe is one of the easiest clear soup recipes you will find. Packed with flavor, this veg. clear soup is a favorite!
Inspired by my Mama, this roasted tomato soup recipe is the one I turn to any time the weather is gloomy or when my child feels under the weather or has a sore throat.
When you need to nip a cold in the bud or crave a bowl of homemade soup in cold weather, this Healthy Chicken Rice and Bean Soup is a must!
You will need only 5 ingredietns and less than an hour to make this delcious chicken soup!
This Crockpot Ham and Potato soup is perfect for a rainy day. CoY and warm, it’s quickly and easily made in a crockpot.
In the mood for lasagna but don’t have time to make one? Luckily this One Pot Lasagna Soup is ready in under an hour by cooking the noodles directly in the broth!
Escarole soup is a classic hearty Italian meal. Featuring escarole greens, white beans, sausage and pasta in a flavorful garlicky broth, it’s a healthy and satisfying meal.
Red curry Thai noodle soup is big on flavor yet incredibly simple to make. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe beats getting takeout and is easily customizable to what you have on hand.
This Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup is a flavorful and comforting soup made with tender chicken, creamy broth, enchilada sauce, and spices, topped with your favorite toppings for flavor and texture. It's perfect for a cozy dinner for a rainy day.
An easy soup recipe your family will love! It's quick to make and takes little effort.
This Instant Pot Cauliflower Soup is QUICK, EASY, and hands-off thanks to the Instant Pot. Make it in under 30 minutes! Naturally gluten free – no flour required!
This Instant Pot tomato soup is ready in 30 minutes, and can be made with fresh or canned tomatoes. It's versatile, nutritious, and perfect for rainy days.
Sopa de fideo / Mexican Noodle Soup is a filling and savory soup with a robust flavor that you and your family will enjoy. It cooks up in minutes, making it an easy choice for weeknight dinners or as a quick make ahead meal on a Sunday afternoon. Dunk our Mexican bolillo bread to enjoy every last drop. You will adore this as a delicious dinner or as a quick lunch on those busy week days.
When you just don't want to go outside, but don't have much in your fridge, this is the perfect recipe. This is a comforting soup you can make using a handful of ingredients you already have on hand!
A delicious leek and potato soup without cream made with just a few ingredients and ready in about 40 minutes. You can leave it chunky or make it creamy.
Loaded with beans, pasta, and tomato base – it’s delicious + nutritious (the perfect combo!)
One of my favorite meals. It’s super hearty while being so good for you, and tasting amazing!
Caldo verde soup is a traditional Portuguese dish with a surprisingly simple but flavorful taste.
This wonderfully flavorful soup is easy to make and packed with nutritious ingredients.
This Easy Ramen Noodle Soup is a family favorite. It is made with a base of vegetable or chicken broth, vegetables, ramen noodles and topped with a boiled egg and some fresh garnishes of green onion and red chili flakes for a kick of spice. Finally add a lime wedge, for that final burst of zesty freshness. You will love this easy, flavorful soup!
Lebanese Lentil Soup is rich, warming soup that combines red lentils, vegetables, curry powder, cumin and lemon juice. This soup naturally gluten-free and vegan, is easy to make and freezes well for later!
Spicy carrot soup with coconut milk recipe! This creamy, vegan carrot soup is super comforting and loaded with flavor. Give it a try!
This simple and flavorful Spicy Tomato Soup is perfect for a cold winter day. A little smokey spice makes a big difference in this bowl of goodness. But it's surprisingly simple to make.
This Easy Minestrone Soup will warm your bones from the inside out. It's packed with fall seasonal vegetables and beans and has layers of warm Italian spices.
This fragrant one-pot coconut curry soup is bursting with flavors and textures and is everything you wish for in a dinner recipe! Try this veggie-loaded dish soon.
This warming roasted butternut squash soup recipe is made with carrots and roasted garlic. Creamy, satisfying and easy vegan soup, full of nutrients and exquisite fall flavors!
This easy one-pot vegetarian borscht recipe only takes 30 minutes to make! Delicious and wholesome winter beet soup full of nutrients makes for an easy lunch or weekday dinner.
This flavorful and authentic Pozole Verde de Pollo is made with fresh vibrant ingredients like tomatillos, poblano peppers, and cilantro. We use the Instant Pot and also include slow cooker, stovetop, and dutch oven instructions!
Make a delicious and flavorful Roasted Red Pepper Tomato Soup that will be a hit with your friends and family. Whether you are looking for a healthy meal or simply want a comforting bowl of soup, this dish is sure to be a hit.
This delicious and easy gluten free lasagna soup literally takes all the hard work and effort out of gluten-free lasagna!
Use rotisserie chicken and have this comforting soup ready in less than an hour. You’ll have delicious leftovers to keep you warm inside.
Split pea soup is perfect for the slow cooker or stove-top! It's easy with just a few ingredients and is budget friendly.
With minimal ingredients and less than an hour cooking time, leek and potato soup is the ultimate rainy day soup!
Perfect to brighten up a rainy day, this French Onion Soup is easy to make and tastes delicious!
Three ingredient creamy tomato soup with tortellini is the easiest soup you’ll ever make and one of the most delicious as well! You only need 3 ingredients (plus tortellini) and a few minutes and dinner is done!
This Amish beef and vegetable soup is a hearty, comforting, and easy to make soup. It is perfect on a rainy day.
This potato soup is made with only 4 ingredients and is ready in less than 1 hour! The perfect comfort food that can be eaten year round!
This Chicken Pot Pie soup is perfect comfort food. It's delicious soup for cold weather! Includes instructions for stovetop, slow cooker and instant pot.
This Chicken Tortellini Soup Recipe is an easy and flavorful weeknight dinner option made with a delicious tomato-based chicken broth, juicy shredded chicken, softened vegetables, and plenty of pillowy cheese tortellini.
With just a handful of everyday ingredients, it’s easy to make comforting and delicious Chicken and Potato Soup.
Your soup bowls and spoons will be put to good use with these recipes!
Don’t miss checking out this collection of 50 of the easiest homemade soup recipes out there.
These don’t disappoint.
RAINY DAY DINNER RECIPES
Pull out that Instant Pot, set up that air fryer, or get that stove going because we have dinner recipes you must try.
Fancy meat, or perhaps chicken, or maybe some pasta?
There’s a recipe for every family’s palate preference here!
Rainy Day Dinner Recipes
It can't get more comforting than a bowl of rice with this delicious Malai Tofu curry!
Paired with naan or rice, this beef keema recipe is an easy Indian beef recipe you will love!
Craving spicy Indian food that’s easy to make? Try this authentic South Indian beef fry recipe. You will be making this on repeat!
I love making meals that tie everything together in a single dish. Meals like this family favorite-
stir fry noodles packed with veggies and two proteins!
These creamy egg noodles with vegetables are a kid-approved recipe, especially if you’re looking for egg noodle recipes without meat that the kids would eat!
Here's how to make a delicious Broccoli Mac and Cheese that's packed with the veggie nutrition that you need, and yes, it's a hearty comfort food choice.
This Mushroom and Spinach Vesuvio Pasta recipe is an easy recipe to whip up for your family dinner, especially after a busy day!
The wonderful thing about tomato rice is that it’s easy to make and is one of those comfort foods you can enjoy on a rainy day any day.
If you find Chicken Tortilla Soup comforting, you shouldn't miss trying this Chicken Tortilla Rice recipe.
Stuffed green peppers with meat, spinach, carrots and cheese. Yes please!
This is the easiest fried rice without soy sauce recipe you will try. Learn how to make fried rice without soy sauce in 30 minutes or less!
3-ingredient vegan homemade ramen recipe! Toss the seasoning packet and make a quick and easy broth with ramen noodles in just 5 minutes. A delicious update to your childhood favorite!
Cheesy, garlicky, Mushroom Kale Lasagna is loaded with sautéed mushrooms, garlic, and kale that’s layered between tender lasagna noodles, homemade marinara sauce, and three kinds of cheese for the ultimate homemade comfort food!
Roasted chicken thighs and potatoes baked on one baking tray; this easy recipe makes a complete and delicious sheet pan dinner ready in about 1 hour.
This one-pot, foolproof cacio e pepe recipe has exactly three ingredients (no butter!) and needs all of twenty minutes - perfect cozy comfort food for rainy days!
This Instant Pot Lazy Lasagna is a perfect choice for a quick and delicious family dinner. With all the flavors of traditional lasagna and the convenience of an Instant Pot, this crowd-pleasing dish is sure to become a favorite in your household. Be prepared for the fact that there may be no leftovers - it's that delicious!
Looking for a fast way to cook a small pork roast? Learn how to make Instant Pot Pork Roast with vegetables (carrots, potatoes, onion) and gravy.
No Peek Chicken is a one pot dish made with boneless chicken breasts and seasoned wild rice. This easy dinner recipe cooks in less than an hour and is always a family favorite!
This easy, sweet and savory salmon recipe is done in minutes!
A super simple baked orecchiette with lamb from Southern Italy. This is one of the easiest pasta bakes ever! All you need is 5 main ingredients and less than one hour to have this traditional lamb pasta bake on the table.
Based on a dish from Cipriani’s, this tagliolini au gratin recipe is a super family recipe. All you need is pasta, eggs, ham, grated Parmigiano and cream and 30 minutes of your time to make this easy pasta bake.
This crockpot Mississippi Roast recipe with potatoes and fresh vegetables is sure to become a family favorite! You’ll have this pot roast in the slow cooker within 10 minutes!
In a hurry? This 20-minute flatbread pizza recipe comes to your rescue! Load it with your favorite fixing and satisfy any pizza cravings.
This easy taco spaghetti is creamy and comforting, perfect for a rainy day.
What’s more decadent than pasta smothered in velvety truffle-parmesan cream sauce? This saucy Truffle Alfredo Pasta is perfect for that rainy day meal.
Substitute steak with chicken and make this easy, one pan, Chicken Cheesesteak Skillet! Reminiscent of the famous Philadelphia sandwich, it’s sure to be a meal the whole family will love!
This tortilla pizza recipe is easy, satisfying, and ready in under 10 minutes! You can customize the recipe to make low-carb tortilla pizzas, gluten-free, or air fryer tortilla pizzas!
Whole30 Sloppy Joes will take you straight back to your childhood, except they are healthier and more delicious than you remember!
Slow Cooker Pulled Beef is a savory, tender recipe for your french dip sandwiches or sliders, or to eat by itself! Includes an easy au jus dipping sauce recipe.
Don’t let a rainy day stop you from enjoying your favorite grill recipes! Make BBQ Chicken Drumsticks in your air fryer! You only need 4 simple ingredients.
Dinner is done and delicious when you have Mississippi Pork Roast simmering away in the slow cooker all day. Serve this incredible shredded pork for dinner on mashed potatoes or as Mississippi Pork Buns for the big game.
Beef up your weeknight dinner routine with Beef Ramen Noodles made in the slow cooker. These flavor-packed noodles with vegetables simmered in a sweet and savory sauce will become your family’s ‘most requested’ dinner recipes.
This Easy Shipwreck Casserole is a simple, delicious, and hearty one-pot comfort food meal that is perfect for busy weeknights or making ahead
This classic fettuccine alfredo uses only three ingredients, comes together in a nap and it is the perfect, comforting dish to brighten up any rainy day!
A fun copycat flavor recipe perfect for a stay inside meal, Big Mac Sloppy Joes are a fun twist on a traditional meal. We love the big flavor and easy prep of this meal.
RAINY DAY SNACKS AND DESSERT RECIPES
Sweet tooth cravings? Need to munch on something?
Understood!
These recipes understand the assignment.
Rainy Day Snacks and Dessert Recipes
These oven-baked meatballs are the best way to hide vegetables if your kids aren’t veggie lovers. Hidden veggie meatballs are the way to go!
Nothing beats a hot cup of cardamom tea on a rainy day. Nothing!
Tired of using your ripe bananas in banana bread? Try adding them in this easy Banana Brownies recipe. I promise this will become a favorite!
How to make S'mores Cookie Cups that are mess free and delicious! (Psst! If you make these mini muffin size you won't feel as guilty!)
When looking for a recipe on how to make Strawberry Danish this is one of the best Strawberry Danish recipes you will find AND SO EASY!
These 3 ingredient baked apple fritter rolls will soon become a frequent addition to your breakfast table. Just wait and see!
This easy recipe is perfect to make a batch of Apple Coffee Cake Muffins or even an Apple Coffee Cake, the next time it begins to rain.
This easy Sourdough Bread Pudding with condensed milk recipe is one you will want to save, especially for those rainy day mornings
This puppy chow recipe is easy to make with 4 ingredients!
This oreo hot chocolate is a dunkin donuts copycat that is even better than the original. A thick, creamy, rich hot chocolate that tastes like pure oreos. Made with only 3 ingredients in less than 10 minutes.
Blackberry Cobbler is like a little taste of summer when it's dreary out. Easily made with frozen berries and only 7 ingredients total.
Mini Banana Pudding Cheesecakes are a fun dessert to make on a rainy day and super easy with only 8 ingredients:
In India, fritters (pakora) are synonymous with rain. They are warm and crunchy - the perfect contrast to the cold and soggy weather outside. These air-fried onion pakoras are perfect for rainy-day snacking and so easy to make!
This is a super cozy and comforting mug cake you can make in minutes, flavored with Biscoff cookie butter, brown sugar and cinnamon!
This easy, three ingredient almond flour peanut butter cookies recipe is perfect for a quick rainy day treat!
Three ingredient banana bread with cake mix is the easiest banana bread recipe you can imagine. With virtually no prep and a lovely cake like texture and sweet banana flavor, you’ll love this treat!
A simple and vibrant five-ingredient recipe that kids can make. Features fresh berries, creamy cheese and crispy cinnamon toast.
Fabulous collection of easy rainy day recipes. Thanks for including my 2 easy pasta bakes! Will be sharing!
Thanks, Jacqueline! Excited to try your recipes!