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
Macaroni and Cheese with Prosciutto and Taleggio
Cozy Casseroles
Sausage and Egg Casserole with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Mozzarella
Cod, Potato, and Fennel 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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