The cold days and nights of winter have arrived…it’s the perfect time for cooking hearty, warming stews brimming with meat and vegetables. Add a salad and plenty of crusty bread for a comforting meal that’s sure to take the chill off.
![]() Two things set this old-fashioned beef stew apart from its rivals: browning the beef in bacon fat and adding lots of vegetables to the pot, both of which add flavor to the velvety sauce. The result is the ultimate comfort food. |
![]() This vegetarian stew is chock full of colorful root vegetables and appealing flavors. Adding the lemon zest to the warm vegetables releases its citrusy, fresh aroma, providing a fresh dimension for a traditionally hearty dish. |
![]() This classic seafood stew, with its Provencal flavors of fennel and tomato, is served in the traditional way, with crostini and aioli alongside. |
![]() This exotically spiced stew is easy to pull off for a weekday meal. We love to serve it with pearl cousous to soak up the flavorful juices. |
![]() Chock-full of tender pork and pumpkin and seasoned with a medley of fragrant spices, this warming stew is perfect for an winter supper with friends. |
![]() Olives and almonds are staples of Spanish cuisine. Here, they are combined with chicken and slow-cooked with peppers, tomatoes and garlic for a powerful, full-flavored dish. |
![]() Turnips have a delicately sweet flavor that pairs wonderfully with beef and hearty turnip greens. |
![]() Lean pork loin is braised slowly in a sauce fragrant with tomatillos, tomatoes and carrots for a hearty, Latin American-inspired take on a traditional winter stew. |
![]() This nutritious stew features vitamin-packed kale and wholesome, fiber-rich barley. If you want more heat, add a spicy sausage. |
![]() This aromatic stew is even better the next day, once the spices have had time to really infuse the meat with flavor. Serve with a simple green salad dressed with a lemony vinaigrette. |
![]() Use fresh Mexican (not dried Spanish) chorizo, or substitute hot Italian sausage in this classic Portuguese dish. Serve with plenty of crusty bread for sopping up the delicious sauce. |
![]() Indian spices come to life in this comforting chicken braise, simmered in a richly-flavored coconut and tomato sauce. Serve over basmati rice. |
![]() Short ribs braise slowly in the oven and come out caramelized and tender. This savory stew uses the shredded meat and the braising liquid. It’s a great way to use leftover short rib meat. |
![]() This colorful, vibrant dish combines hearty winter squash with protein-packed white beans and earthy porcini for a satisfying and comforting meatless stew. |
![]() Commonly called simply chili verde, or “green chili,” this easy-to-make, delicious dish is one of New Mexico’s most popular traditional stews. |
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Yummy!