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Honey Mustard Chickpea Soup

A cozy chickpea soup loaded with lime, turmeric, and a crunchy topping of honey mustard-glazed nuts and seeds.

Miso-Coconut Noodle Soup

Not only is it ready in under 30 minutes, but it’s also kid-approved, meaning even the pickiest eaters in your household will enjoy it.

Persian Rice

Persian rice with dates, chopped pistachios and aromatic cardamom is steamed together with an addictive and crunchy saffron crust called tahdig.

Instant Pot: Pressure Cooker Split Pea Soup

This Split Pea Soup is a warming soup that can be on the dinner table in 30 minutes, thanks to your pressure cooker or Instant Pot. It has a rich split pea base with a wonderful smoked ham flavor running through it.

Italian Lentil Soup
Zuppa di Lenticchie: Italian Lentil Soup

Zuppa di Lenticchie is a hearty Italian lentil and vegetable soup that was born out of cucina povera cooking.

Meatless Dinners to Make this Week

Need some dinner inspiration that doesn’t include meat? Check out these meatless dinners that are cozy, filling, and loaded with veggies.

Creamy Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

A creamy 3-cheese mac with a butternut squash sauce tossed with noodles and baked.

Easy Spinach and Mushroom Cauliflower Pizza

Easy Spinach and Mushroom Cauliflower Pizza – very quick to make with Green Giant’s Cauliflower Pizza crust, cheese, fresh spinach and mushrooms. Perfect for a healthier, effortless meal.

Teriyaki Tofu Grain Bowls

Who needs takeout when you can make delicious, quick food at home? These Teriyaki Tofu Quinoa Bowls combine a base of quinoa and brown rice with fresh stir-fried veggies, crispy tofu cubes, and sliced avocado, all tossed in a homemade teriyaki sauce.

Lasagna Soup

This Lasagna Soup Recipe is an incredibly hearty meal you can easily whip up in less than an hour. It boasts everything you love about lasagna, without all the work.

Pistachio-Crusted Fish

On the table in less than 30 minutes, this Pistachio-Crusted Fish is so flavorful, simple and perfect for busy weeknights.

Cumin and Chili Roasted Chicken

A spatchcocked chicken is covered in a simple rub of cumin and chili powder and roasted at a high temperature for a simple, quick, and delicious dish.

Butternut Squash and Pork Carnitas Tacos

These Butternut Squash and Pork Carnitas Tacos are tasty as can be and perfect for any cozy meal. You’ll find they have great flavor, texture, and color, too.

Crave-Able Vegetarian Winter Comfort Food

Recipes don’t necessarily have to be loaded with meat to be cozy and comforting. Check out these crave-able vegetarian comfort food dishes to make on the next cold day.

Double Lentil Dahl

This simple vegan two lentil Dahl requires only easy-to-find ingredients and little more than a few chops and several stirs to make. It’s the perfect protein-rich meal to prepare on a Sunday and enjoy throughout the week, and it can easily be doubled or even tripled and then frozen.

Halloumi and Lentil Bowls

Dinner tonight doesn’t have to be hard to be fabulous. Case in point, these vegetarian, gluten-free halloumi and lentil bowls with broccolini and roasted peppers all drizzled with magic blender dressing. They take 30 minutes max to put together, most of which is chill time while the lentils simmer away.

Butternut Squash and Mushroom Lasagna

Made with a decadent cashew cream, this butternut squash and mushroom lasagna is vegan and layered with so many delicious flavors.

20-Minute Coconut Noodle Soup

A pot of vegetarian Coconut Noodle Soup can be prepared in just 20 minutes, and that makes for a perfect weeknight dinner. Cozy as can be!

Tofu Fried Rice

This quick Thai Tofu Fried Rice is a hearty, delicious and flavorful recipe with a mix of fresh vegetables and simple Thai spices.

Spicy Garlic and Meat Lover’s Pizza

This delicious, crispy pizza is loaded with four types of meats along with a garlicky sauce over a cauliflower crust.

How to Make the Best Tofu Scramble

Bill and I went to a vegan diner in Philly a few months ago and…

How to Make Smoked Duck

Once you know how to make smoked duck, you can put the tender, juicy meat in pasta, tortillas, on a salad and so much more. It makes for such an elegant main dish.

Breakfast Pizza: Shashuka Pizza

Have pizza for breakfast! This delicious, low-carb Shakshuka Pizza starts with a cauliflower crust and is topped with a spiced tomato and veggie sauce, sprinkled with sausage and cheese then finished with eggs.

Easy Egg and Tomato Noodles

These easy egg and tomato noodles is a traditional Chinese dish that is filling, flavorful and comforting. Perfect for a busy weeknight.

Loaded Hummus Bowls with Greek Chicken

Do your hummus up! These quick and easy Loaded Hummus Bowls with Greek Chicken is packed with protein and colorful veggies. It makes for a meal full of flavor and nutritious ingredients.

Venison Barley Soup

Venison Barley Soup is great to throw in the crockpot when you are cutting up your deer. It’s a delicious way to use up tough cuts of meat, like the legs.

Baked Fiesta Chicken

This Baked Fiesta Chicken is about to be a new favorite dinner. It is so easy, just throw everything into a baking dish and get it in the oven.

Chickpea Ragu and Polenta

Hearty, vegetarian chickpea ragu served over creamy, goat cheese polenta. A delightfully cozy meal.

How to Make a Delicious Vegetarian Bento Box

Easily prep ahead a vegetarian bento box loaded with protein, fun flavors and a variety of textures.

Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Make a big batch of this creamy broccoli cheddar soup, it only gets better when it sits overnight. You’ll be excited about these leftovers!

Harissa Lemon Chicken

Crispy chicken skin, spicy harissa, lemon, leeks, fennel and some humble and comforting potatoes. That’s all it takes to make an easy, weeknight meal that will satisfy.

Veggie-Loaded Winter Dishes

We may be in the dead of winter, but there are still plenty of cozy, veggie-loaded dishes to devour. Here are a few of our favorites.

Flavors of the Gulf: Drunken Shrimp Tacos

The spicy and fresh flavors of the Gulf are all wrapped up together in these drunken fish tacos.

Chicken Stuffed With Olives By Chef Facundo Keleman

Chicken Stuffed With Olives And Cheddar Pollo al spiedo relleno a las dos salsas de…

Chefs Collective: Argentinian Corn Empanadas

Every family has there own recipe for empanadas. This is Chef Daniel Golinelli’s version of Argentinian Corn Empanadas.

Vegetarian Roasted Cauliflower Bowl

This Roasted Cauliflower Bowl is filled chickpeas, sprouts, and arugula. Topping it with a creamy dressing and brazil nuts for a perfect vegetarian meal.

How to Braise Pork Neck Bones

Learn how to braise pork neck bones on the stove in a sauce made from canned whole tomatoes with red pepper flakes and Italian seasoning. So cozy, easy and flavorful, it just takes a bit of time.

Gnocchi alla Romana with Bacon and Artichokes

Unsure what to cook for dinner tonight? Here is a scrumptious Italian recipe for you. Soft, delicate and cheesy semolina gnocchi alla Romana served with an artichoke and crispy bacon sauce.

Italian Meatballs and Spaghetti Squash

Get cozy with these Italian meatballs and spaghetti squash served with an extra-creamy tomato sauce.

Indian Chicken Pilaf or Pulao

Check out this simplified version of Indian chicken pilaf or pulao. It is flavorful, aromatic, comforting and filled with chicken biryani.

Michelle Tchea’s Travel Diary: Beef Strip Loin With Roasted Onions

Image – Park Adler Hotel, Black Forest Highlands Succulent, tender and oh so juicy. A…

Honey, Sesame and Soy Glazed Beef

This Chinese-inspired soy-glazed beef is easy to prepare and so tasty! The meat is dry-brined with a spice mixture, then quickly seared and enriched with a sweet and sour glaze. Delicious!

Miso Salmon and Soba Bowls

This sweet and salty miso salmon served over soba noodles is a melt-in-your-mouth, satisfying dish.

12 Recipes Using Your New Spiralizer

So you received a spiralizer for Christmas, but you’re not quite sure what to make with it? Check out these fun ideas.

Missing Summer’s Tomatoes? Things to Make All Winter with Preserved Tomatoes

We miss summer’s tomato bounty. While we dream of warm days, we’re happily digging into these recipes that use preserved tomatoes. We like to cook with Pomì’s Italian tomatoes that are such high quality and full of the taste of summer.

Braised Lamb Shanks

Dig into this cozy meal of braised lamb shanks that is as comforting as a warm blanket on a snowy evening.

Hummus and Pesto Tofu Buddha Bowls

Looking for a delicious, Mediterranean-inspired dinner? These Vegan Pesto Tofu Buddha Bowls are perfect and packed with flavor.

Moroccan Chickpea Soup: Harira

This bright, tart Moroccan chickpea soup is usually served with lemon wedges and handfuls of freshly-chopped cilantro. It’s lively and delicious.

Sheet Pan Dinner: Teriyaki Tofu and Broccoli

This Teriyaki Tofu and Roasted Broccoli Sheet Pan Dinner is so quick you’ll feel like your dinner dream came true.

Chinese Five Spice Fried Chicken

This crispy, juicy, finger-licking five spice fried chicken is easy to make and so much better than any fast food fried chicken.

Zucchini Noodle Thai Curry Soup

This Thai curry soup is spicy, creamy, and warming with refreshing bites of zucchini noodles. Dig in!

Gnocchi All’Arrabbiata

Dig into this delicious Gnocchi All’Arrabbiata recipe which is vegan, gluten-free, and easy to make.

Bacon-Wrapped Pork Roast

Make your holiday dinner special with a flavorful bacon-wrapped pork roast served next to perfectly roasted potatoes, garlicky sautéed spinach and a glass of Santa Cristina Rosso Toscana wine.

Instant Pot Chicken-Green Chili

If you want a comforting, warm, hearty meal that you can easily make on a…

Get Cozy with Pasta: Favorite Winter Pasta Recipes

In the winter we crave carbs. It’s all a part of our hibernation process. Check out these favorite winter pasta recipes to get cozy with.

Something Different For Christmas – Venison Medallions

If you want something completely different this Christmas (yes, we are all Turkey’d out!) how…

Lamb Ragu Pappardelle Meets IGT Rosso Santa Cristina Wine

A hearty winter dish of Lamb Ragu Pappardelle is a delicious taste of Tuscany to pair with an IGT wine, Santa Cristina Rosso 2016, which provides another taste of the land.

Family-Style Holiday Menu and Vinho Verde Wine Pairing

Your holiday menu can be easy to serve and still be bursting with elegance, classic foods and great wine for your next holiday gathering.

Date Night: Homemade Pappardelle with Winter Squash and Loire Valley Wine

Rather than going out, get into hibernation mode and have a date night at home. Spend an evening in the kitchen together making homemade pappardelle pasta with roasted winter squash and a perfectly paired bottle of Loire Valley wine.

Weeknight Fried Rice

Quick and easy, this fried rice is perfect for busy weeknights and meets all of requirements for a fast, tasty meal that’s sure to satisfy. There’s minimal prep work and it’s full of comforting flavors.