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Sunday Supper: Chicken and Brisket Brunswick Stew

Sunday supper is often something sacred in a household. We caught up with Cynthia Graubart, author of Sunday Suppers: Simple, Delicious Menus for Family Gatheringsto get her take on the cozy meal and to share her tried and true stew recipe.

Creamy Sweet Potato Noodles with Sausage and Pine Nuts

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Butternut Squash Ravioli and Sonoma-Cutrer Wine

Spend a day making a batch of beautiful butternut squash ravioli. Enjoy a glass of wine while you cook and pair the dish with a Sonoma-Cutrer Pinot Noir when you serve the ravioli for dinner.

Sticky Soy Sauce Wings

These baked soy sauce chicken wings are coated in a sticky, sweet and salty sauce and makes for some finger-licking flavor.

Winter Wine Picnic with Chicken and Bean Soup

Just because the temperatures are dropping doesn’t mean an outdoor adventure is out of the question. Make a big batch of this warm bean soup, pack it up in a thermos and head out with a blanket and a bottle of wine for a walk in the woods or a stroll in the park.

Creamy Tomato Soup and Bacon-Gouda Croutons

What could be better than creamy tomato soup? Creamy tomato soup served with crispy bacon and smoked gouda croutons.

Stuffed Sweet Potatoes 6 Ways

Roast some sweet potatoes and be inspired with these six different, delicious ways to stuff them. There’s a topping for everyone.

Bleu de Chèvre Goat Cheese and Beet Linguine

This festive pasta is made with roasted beets and served with French Bleu de Chèvre goat cheese and linguine to make for a cozy, beautiful, and easy meal.

Sweet Potato Veggie Burgers

These ridiculously flavorful Sweet Potato Veggie Burgers are made with sweet potato, chickpeas, and delicious southwest spices.

Riesling Wine Paired with Pear and Gorgonzola Flatbread

This pear and gorgonzola flatbread with prosciutto is a perfect combination of flavors. It’s easy, a delicious appetizer or main dish and utterly delicious when paired with Riesling.

Pork Green Chile and White Bean Enchiladas

A hearty, Tex-Mex inspired meal of enchiladas loaded with a meaty filling, spicy green enchilada sauce and plenty of cheese.

Goat Cheese, Beet and Sweet Potato Quiche

Instead of a pastry crust, this colorful quiche is layered with sweet potatoes to give it its structure and filled with beets and goat cheese for delicious flavor.

Creamy Mushroom Florentine with Gnocchi

As the temperatures continue to drop, get cozy with a big pan of this creamy mushroom Florentine with gnocchi

Brie, Cranberry, Turkey, and Prosciutto Sandwich

This is about to be the ultimate Thanksgiving leftovers sandwich, elevated with delicious prosciutto.

Chestnut and Mushroom Stuffed Turkey Breast

If you’re having a small Thanksgiving crowd, skip the huge turkey and make these chestnut and mushroom stuffed turkey breasts.

Roasted Cauliflower and Sweet Potato Soup

Cozy up to a bowl of this nourishing smooth roasted cauliflower and sweet potato soup topped with a bunch of fun garnishes.

Sweet Potato Taco Salad

Try this fun twist on the usual taco salad by adding sweet potato noodles. They are packed with vitamins and add a nice sweetness and crunch to this taco salad.

Savory Mushroom, Apple and Sunflower Toast

Swap out your morning avo-toast for this version slathered with creamy, spicy sunflower butter, mushrooms, apple and maybe even a fried egg on top.

Festive Brunch: Hearty Winter Quiche and Wine

This Hearty Winter Quiche is the perfect dish to serve at a holiday wine party or festive brunch. With a crust made with grits and a sweet potato, sausage, collard greens filling, this quiche can be made in advance. Looking for wines to pair with this hearty entree? The Sonoma-Cutrer Russian River Pinot Noir and the Cutrer Chardonnay sip smoothly and offer variety for a crowd, too.

Prosciutto and Butternut Squash Pizza

Give your next pizza an autumnal spin this easy Prosciutto and Butternut Squash Pizza made on flatbread and topped with roasted butternut squash puree, goat cheese, red onions, salty prosciutto, crunchy pumpkin seeds and fresh thyme.

Hearty Sweet Potato Buddha Bowl

Make yourself a beautiful, nourishing sweet potato Buddha bowl loaded with lentils, freekeh and kale. It just 30 minutes, you could be eating this for lunch or dinner.

Galbi Jjim – Korean Braised Short Ribs

Korean braised short ribs, or galbi jjim, are the perfect warm food when you are hosting a dinner party or just want to feel cozy. Plus, check out the perfect wine pairings with this dish.

Apple and Butternut Squash Soup

A creamy, sweet and savory, totally vegan apple and butternut squash soup.

Baked Chorizo and Sweet Potato Hash

Imagine tender chunks of sweet potatoes and spicy chorizo, all kissed by the gentle heat of the oven and kissed with a hint of smokey paprika.

Avocado Green Curry Noodles

Add chicken, tofu, shrimp or enjoy on their own. Whatever you decide, these avocado green curry noodles are the perfect creamy and spicy dish.

BBQ Smash Burgers

If the smashed-style of burger is your favorite, then this recipe with BBQ sauce, bacon, and caramelized onions is perfect.

Prosciutto Cotto Pizza

Prosciutto cotto is a favorite Italian preservation of ham that is delightful on a homemade pizza with other simple toppings.

Mushroom Lentil Pot Pie

Dig into a cozy, savory mushroom lentil pot pie for a delicious fall treat without any meat

Polish Lentil Stew

This Polish lentil stew, or Grochowka, is very similar to dhal and just as hearty and delicious.

The Best Pot Pies to Make this Season

Potpie or pot pie, here are some tips, tricks, and recipes to make the best pot pie filled with cozy savory fillings and topped with a flaky crust.

Orzo Chicken Soup

It just takes twenty minutes and six ingredients to make this creamy orzo chicken soup, also known as Avgolemono. It’s perfect on a cold day or when you’re feeling under the weather.

Sweet Potato Chickpea Hash and Popovers

For breakfast or dinner, this colorful sweet potato chickpea hash is a cozy bit served over buttery popovers.

Salmoriglio Tuna

The classic souther Italian condiment of lemon juice and oregano, called Salmoriglio, is made directly in the pan and served with the simply seared tuna. Easy and quick!

Bacon and Corn Chowder

Sweet corn, a creamy base, Creole spices and salty bacon make this hearty soup a the perfect way to fight off the autumn chills.

One-Pan Salsa Verde Chicken

Perfect for busy weeknights, this one-pan salsa verde chicken is a breeze to make and full of flavor.

Chinese Soy Sauce Chicken
Chinese Soy Sauce Chicken

This easy poached Chinese soy sauce chicken recipe is so flavorful, juicy and tender. It’s the perfect recipe to switch up your usual chicken routine.

Mushroom Sage Lasagna and Dry Riesling

Relax with a hearty, warm pan of mushroom sage lasagna that can be prepped ahead and baked just before dinner. Pair the creamy dish with a cool, dry Riesling to refresh the palate. Now that’s a perfect weeknight dinner!

Sheet Pan Curry Chicken

If you’re looking for a new go-to weeknight chicken recipe, let this easy sheet pan curry chicken be it. It even comes with a serving of veggies thanks to the kale.

Bean Enchilada Bake

Beans, cheese and a tortilla crust make for a perfect weeknight meal that is easy to make and tastes like one big enchilada.

Creamy Parmesan and Sweet Potato Soup

This cozy sweet potato soup is effortless to make and topped with parmesan and bacon. Serve with a fall salad or a sandwich for a hearty meal.

Low and Slow: Cozy Soups that Are So Worth Your Time

Need something warm for dinner? Make a big batch of one of these cozy soups that may take some time to create their rich flavors, but are so worth the wait.

Easy Korean-Style Beef and Rice

This easy Korean-style beef and rice is loaded with flavor, quick to make and it’s great when you’re trying to keep your grocery bill down.

Baccala Salt Cod Stew

This hearty baccala salt cod stew is loaded with potatoes, tomatoes and onions and served with a crusty bread to sop up the delicious broth.

Easy Alfredo Pasta Bake

If you’re looking for a simple, easy dish that the whole family will love, look no further. This easy Alfredo pasta bake can be ready in just over 30 minutes.

An Autumn Dinner Menu Complete with Riesling Pairings

Check out this autumn dinner menu perfectly paired with an array of Riesling wines and let it inspire your holiday planning and dinner parties of the season. It’s savory, sweet, refreshing and cozy and quite literally hits all the spots.

Spicy Tofu Tikka Masala

A spicy, tender and tasty tofu tikka masala which is served in a curry sauce alongside garlic naan.

The Rieger Pork Soup – A Heartland Classic for National Pork Month

October is National Pork Month, have a taste of this Midwestern favorite, the Rieger Pork Soup.

Paleo Pulled Pork Bowls

Dig into this Paleo pulled pork bowl served over a bed of cilantro cauliflower rice.

10 New Ways to Serve Ravioli

Forget the usual stuffed pasta boiled and served with whatever sauce you have in your fridge. Check out these fun new ways to serve ravioli.

Sausage and Fennel Pasta

This simple, hearty meal is bursting with flavor caramelized fennel and Italian sausage. Any one else think pasta is their #1 comfort food?

Brown Rice Sushi Wraps

For a packed lunch or quick dinner, roll up these brown rice sushi wraps filled with leftover chicken, seafood, or tofu and a serving of veggies.

Whole30 Approved: Shepherd’s Pie with Sweet Potato Mash

It’s gluten, grain, and dairy free and totally Whole30 approved. This reinvented vegetarian Shepherd’s pie is topped with a sweet potato mash and still so cozy and comforting.

Easy Slow Cooker French Onion Soup

Let your slow cooker do most of the work for you when it comes to this slow cooker French onion soup. At the end, top it off with bread and cheese for a good broil and you are ready to eat.

Mushroom and Red Wine Pot Roast

Low and slow is the way to go during on cool fall days. This red wine pot roast with mushrooms and tomatoes is a heavenly, slow cooked entree that requires very little hands on time.

Pasta and Wild Boar Meatballs with Abruzzo Wine

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Slow Cooker Burrito Bowls

Loaded with a homemade blend of spices, corn, beans and chicken, these slow cooker burrito bowls are so easy to make and perfectly filling and flavorful.

Vegan BLT with Eggplant “Bacon” and Other Vegetarian Delights

Sometimes when classic meat dishes go vegetarian, we are wary. But this recipe for a vegan BLT with eggplant “bacon” and an eggless sriracha mayo has our tastebuds dancing. Plus, check out what other meat dishes chefs are revamping to be plant-based.

Vegan Lentil Sloppy Joes

This lentil sloppy joe is full of warm, hearty flavors and is perfect in a brioche bun, on a salad or served with rice.

6 Recipes to Make You Fall for Fluffernutter

If you don’t already know and love the typical peanut butter and marshmallow sandwich, these dessert recipes are sure to make you fall for the fluffernutter combo.

Quinoa and Lentil Tacos

They’re hearty, beautiful and will please a group of vegetarian and meat-eaters. Dig into a plate of these colorful lentil tacos.