Root vegetables, leafy greens and other hearty ingredients find their way into these warming and cozy dinner recipes.
Spicy Tofu Hotpot
Warm up a chilly evening with this light but satisfying one-pot meal.
The tofu absorbs the flavors of this fragrant, spicy broth, making it anything but bland.
Photo: Jen Causey
Look for fresh Chinese-style noodles in the refrigerated case of your supermarket alongside wonton wrappers.
A little tomato sauce and coconut milk give the broth a rich, silky texture.
Serve with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt, if desired.
Photographer /Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist / Kay Clarke, Food Stylist / Emily Nabors Hall
Both sweet and hot Italian sausage work well.
Vary what’s in the stew according to the weekly bounty.
Serve with: Crusty whole-wheat baguette spread with goat cheese.
To punch up the heat, add a dab of chile-garlic sauce.
Try this healthy broccoli soup alongside grilled cheese sandwiches or as a starter for a simple dinner.
In this easy recipe, they’re full-size, full-flavored and plenty filling.
Karla Conrad
Chicken-Sausage & Kale Stew
A splash of vinegar is a long-standing chef’s trick for soups.
Added just before you serve the soup, vinegar brightens the taste considerably.
Use your favorite style of chicken sausage to add variety to this dish.
Photographer/Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist/Kay Clarke, Food Stylist/Emily Nabors Hall
Becky Luigart-Stayner
Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Missie Crawford
Sonia Bozzo
Becky Luigart-Stayner; Lydia DeGaris-Pursell
Christine Ma
