Favorite one-dish comfort foods

Delicious recipes and tips for one-pot casseroles, gratins, soups, and stews

When the wind is howling outside and you're chilled to the bone, reach for a homey casserole, gratin, soup, or stew to warm you up. One big advantage to making our favorite no-fuss one-pot recipes: Clean-up won't be such a chore, so you'll be able to spend more time with friends and family.

Recipes

Great Gratins

Penne and Vegetable Gratin

Crab Meat Gratin

Swiss Chard Gratin

Macaroni and Cheese with Prosciutto and Taleggio

Cozy Casseroles

Sausage and Egg Casserole with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Mozzarella

Cod, Potato, and Fennel Casserole

Bean Burrito Casserole

Vegetable Casserole with Tofu Topping

Sumptuous Stews

Seafood Stew with Fennel and Thyme

Colombian Chicken, Corn, and Potato Stew

White Bean, Butternut Squash, Kale and Olive Stew

Veal Stew with Green Olives and Potatoes

Satisfying Soups

Roasted Yellow Pepper Soup and Roasted Tomato Soup with Serrano Cream

Pork Noodle Soup with Cinnamon and Anise

Chicken Soup with Asparagus, Peas, and Dill

Turkey, Tortellini, and Watercress Soup


Recipe Tips:

Slow It Down

A slow cooker is perfect for meat- and poultry-based soups and stews: You turn it on, walk away, and let the slow steady heat tenderize tougher-and usually, cheaper-cuts of meat. For poultry, note that dark meat will take longer than white, so adjust your cooking time accordingly. Leaving bones in will also add to the total cooking time. For helpful cooking tips, check out our primer on slow cooking.

Bread It

If you need breadcrumbs but only have fresh bread on hand, lay the slices on a baking sheet and place them in a 300° F oven for approximately ten minutes. Allow them to cool before cutting them into smaller pieces, and then blend in a food processor until fine.

Go Seasonal

Even when it's wintertime, you can find seasonal ingredients such as root vegetables and certain cooking greens. If you can't find local, seasonal produce, canned and frozen goods are good-and convenient-options. See what's in season at your local farmers' market with our seasonal ingredient map.

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