Chilly winter temperatures are perfect for a few things: cuddling on the couch, Netflix marathons, red wine, and easy Dutch oven recipes to warm you up from the inside out. After all, the best way to indulge, unwind and heat things up is with a tasty meal that is fulfilling, comforting, and all sorts of delicious. If you don’t own a Dutch oven, go buy one immediately. We promise you’ll get a lot of use out of this cooking tool, especially this season. This cooking pot, which comes in a variety of shapes and sizes ranging from round to oval, large to small, is usually made out of cast iron and has a tight-fitting lid, making it perfect for cooking hearty dishes that require a slow cooking process.