Snow Days seem to happen less and less as we get older, but growing up in Illinois, I know that a lot of snow can happen in a short amount of time. Thus, Snow Days can happen when you least expect it! So, when you're stuck inside on a snowy day, these recipes are guaranteed to warm you up as you binge-watch your latest Netflix obsession!

Picky Eater (Bean-less) Chili

Ingredients:

1 lb. hamburger

1 tsp. onion powder

1 tbs. chili powder

1 can of tomato juice

1 can of tomato paste OR tomato soup

Directions:

Brown and drain hamburger - Add onion powder

Add all ingredients to a large saucepan - Heat on medium and serve!

Homemade Pizza Dough (yields 4 servings)

Ingredients:

1 pkg. yeast

1 c. water

1/2 tsp. salt

2 tsp. olive oil

2 1/2 - 3 1/2 all-purpose flour

1 tbs. cornmeal

Directions:

Dissolve yeast in warm water in warmed mixer bowl. Add salt, olive oil and 2 1/2 cups of flour. Attach bowl and dough hook to mixer. Turn to Speed 2 and mix about 1 minutes.

Continuing on Speed 2, add remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, and mix until dough clings to hook and cleans sides of bowl, about 2 minutes. Knead on speed 2 about 2 minutes longer.

Place dough in greased bowl, turning to grease top. Cover. Let rise in warm place, free from draft, about 1 hour, or until doubled in bulk. Punch dough down.

Brush 14-ince pizza pan with oil. Sprinkle with cornmeal. Press dough across bottom of pan, forming a collar around the edge to hold toppings. Add toppings as desired. Bake at 450 degrees for 15-20 minutes.

Goulash

Ingredients:

1/2 lb. hamburger

1 minced onion (optional)

2 cups cooked macaroni

1 can tomato paste

1 can water

1/8 c. sugar

salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Cook macaroni and set aside

Bown hamburger and onion in skillet - Drain

Add macaroni to hamburger in large bowl

Next, add tomato paste, water, sugar, salt and pepper - Stir & Serve!

Crockpot Hot Chocolate

Ingredients:

1 1/2 c. heavy cream

1 can sweetened condensed milk

2 c. milk chocolate chips

6 c. milk

1 tsp. vanilla extract

Directions:

Place in crockpot on low heat until chocolate chips are melted and everything is warm!