1. Quinoa Chili
Meatless doesn’t have to mean meh. Slow-simmered tomatoes, beans, peppers and quinoa turn into a smoky, hearty chili that proves flavor doesn’t need a plus one from the meat aisle.
2. Old-Fashioned Beef Stew
The Audrey Hepburn of crockpot dinners — a classic that never goes out of style. Beef, potatoes, carrots and thyme come together in timeless harmony, proving elegance and comfort can, in fact, share a bowl.
3. Chicken Tortellini Soup
Kick your mom’s chicken noodle soup up a notch with cheese-filled tortellini, shredded chicken and a swirl of cream that turns it into the kind of soup that makes winter feel like less of a personal attack.
4. Baked Ziti
Pasta, ricotta and marinara come together to create bubbling, ooey-gooey cheesy perfection. It's ideal for the nights you want that homemade feeling without the whole actually making it part.
5. Tuscan Sausage and White Bean Ragu with Buttered Gnocchi
Sausage, beans and tomatoes slow-simmer into something that smells like an Italian vacation. Serve it over buttered gnocchi and pretend your kitchen overlooks a vineyard instead of your neighbor’s recycling bins.
6. Red Beans and Rice
A New Orleans favorite with red beans, smoky sausage and a touch of Creole spice that’ll make your kitchen smell like Bourbon Street in the best possible way.
7. Spiced Turkey Breast and Couscous
Warm spices, tender turkey and fluffy couscous make this one quietly festive. With cinnamon, cumin and a hint of citrus, it’s like Thanksgiving took a quick trip to Morocco and came back totally refreshed.
8. Pot Roast Dips
Tender beef that falls apart if you look at it too hard, piled high on a bun and dunked into rich, savory jus (basically the French word for “classy meat juice”).
9. White Wine Chicken Stew
Wine for the chicken, wine for the chef — it’s all about balance, after all. Tender chicken, leeks, carrots and a splash of Chardonnay simmer into something elegant enough for guests and easy enough for Tuesdays.
10. Holy Moly Potato Soup
One spoonful and you’ll understand the name. Creamy potatoes, smoky pork and sharp cheddar come together in this velvety dream that tastes like the culinary version of wrapping yourself in a heated blanket.