10 Cozy 30-Minute Meals
Stay warm on those cold nights with ten cozy dishes that'll make you want to hibernate all season long.
Bone-In Pork Chops with Shallot-Mustard Sauce & Watercress
Don't forget a warm baguette to mop up all the extra sauce!
Winter Greens & Walnut Pesto with Whole-Wheat or Farro Spaghetti
Adding some healthy greens only enhances all the decadent flavors of this hearty pasta.
Chicken with Olives, Capers & Kale
You'll want to scoop up every last bit of this chicken with a spoon or crusty bread.
Pappardelle in Chianti Sauce
Serve with tricolore salad (endive, radicchio, and arugula or romaine) dressed with balsamic, EVOO, salt and pepper.
Agrodolce Greens & Bacon on Polenta
Agrodolce means sour-sweet in Italian. In this dish, the greens are cooked with vinegar and honey to show off this classic Italian flavor combo.
Milanese Pork Medallions with Warm Fennel & Escarole Salad
Don't forget the lemon wedge to add an extra tang to the pork, escarole, or both!
Moussaka-Style Shepherd's Pie
Eggplant, lamb, potatoes, and cheese make this dish an instant classic.
Italian-Style Rotisserie-Chicken Noodle Soup with Green Beans
When you buy a piece of Parmigiano-Reggiano, cut off the rind and use it to add flavor to soup. Not making soup right away? The rind will keep for months in an airtight bag in the freezer.
Veal Meatballs with Crispy Sage & Wilted Spinach with Lemon
The combination of these warm flavors is sure to make this dish your next go-to cold weather comfort food.
White Pizza Frittata
"I serve this frittata with a tomato and onion salad for breakfast, lunch or dinner." --Rach
