What to Cook This Weekend

11 Wintry Dinners That Aren't Soups (or Stews)

Buh-bye, bowls! We're sidelining soup for a few days and eating a dinner that actually requires a fork.
A pan filled with stuffed pasta shells and serving spoon.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell
  • A pan filled with stuffed pasta shells and serving spoon.
    Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell
    1/11

    Vegetarian Skillet Stuffed Shells

    This one-pan, stovetop-only pasta turns mushroom- and spinach-stuffed shells into an easy weekend dinner.

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    2/11

    Paneer Butter Masala

    In this recipe from Meera Sodha, paneer and onion cook until golden, then bathe in a sauce of crushed tomatoes spiced with ginger, garlic, fenugreek, and cinnamon. A little cream enriches the dish. 

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    3/11

    Winter Salad Hummus Bowls

    We can't stop making these satisfying winter salad bowls, smeared with hummus and topped with brightly-dressed hearty greens. The seedy Power Sprinkle on top is worth prepping in an extra-big batch for the week to come; we love it on everything.  

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    4/11

    Peruvian-Style Roast Chicken With Tangy Green Sauce

    Roast chicken needn't be boring. This cumin- and paprika-spiced number gets added punch from a tangy green sauce, plus an avocado and cucumber salad.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Dana Bonagura
    5/11

    Oven Risotto With Crispy Roasted Mushrooms

    Finally, a creamy, buttery risotto without all of the stirring. Just pop it in the oven and roast some mushrooms alongside to top off the finished dish.

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    6/11

    Very Versatile Baked Beans With Cabbage

    Onions, garlic, cabbage, and tomatoes melt into a thick blanket of sweet richness for these hearty baked beans.

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    7/11

    Quick Baked Chicken Parmesan

    This faster, healthier version of standard chicken Parmesan is perfect for a cozy Saturday night—especially with garlic bread and a salad on the side.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Claire Saffitz
    8/11

    Yogurt-Braised Chicken Legs With Garlic and Ginger

    Chicken legs are seared until golden-brown and then slowly braised in yogurt spiked with garlic, ginger, and lots of spices until falling-off-the-bone tender.

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    9/11

    Kimchi Udon with Scallions

    The power trio of butter, kimchi, and gochujang produces an umami ballad so beautiful in this udon recipe, you’ll want to play it over and over again.

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    10/11

    Coconut Cabbage and Tofu With Lemongrass and Ginger

    For this vegetarian dinner, we roast thick wedges of cabbage, carrots, and tofu in a spiced coconut milk sauce until they're wonderfully softened and caramelized.

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