During the chilly months of winter, there is nothing better than cooking and baking to bring warmth to your hands and your heart. But with so many options out there, choosing what to make can be difficult. Pinterest is the perfect way to find recipes by food bloggers, Martha Stewart, and many people who excel at cooking.

1. Flu Fighter Chicken Noodle Soup

Winter is that time of year when everyone catches a cold. The typical go to food when you’re sick is canned chicken noodle soup. However, there is nothing better than homemade. This soup incorporates hearty noodles with large chunks of chicken and carrots. The perfect “pick me up” when you’re feeling a little under the weather.

1. Pesto Baked Rigatoni

When your whole day is spent outside shoveling, there’s nothing better than digging into a large pan of baked pasta. This recipe calls for whole wheat rigatoni, tomatoes and lots of pesto, garnished with freshly shredded parmesan cheese.

1. Banana Blueberry Muffins

These healthy muffins can be a quick on the go breakfast or even a dessert. They’re versatile yet extremely yummy. Easy to make, they’re the perfect after school project. All you need is a total of 45 minutes from start to finish.

1. Chocolate Chip Pretzel Cookies

This is the perfect desert. Who doesn’t love a great chocolate chip cookie. These chocolate chip pretzel cookies not only satisfy your sweet tooth but give you the best of both worlds with salty and sweet flavors combining to make a tasty and satisfying treat.