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Photo:Photographer: Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Sally McKay, Prop Stylist: Hannah Greenwood
Photographer: Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Sally McKay, Prop Stylist: Hannah Greenwood
Spice up your night with one of these comforting dinners. From a cozy bowl of vegetarian chili to roasted chicken and veggies, these recipes highlight the best winter produce, like kale, winter squash, potatoes and more.Plus, each serving of these dinners focuses on complex carbs, like whole grains, that arehigh in fiber, which helps improve your blood sugar levels. Additionally, they’re low insaturated fatandsodium, two nutrients people with diabetes should be more mindful of. Recipes like our Chicken Parmesan Soup or Lemon-Garlic Sheet-Pan Salmon with Potatoes & Green Beans are tasty ways to end the day.
Spice up your night with one of these comforting dinners. From a cozy bowl of vegetarian chili to roasted chicken and veggies, these recipes highlight the best winter produce, like kale, winter squash, potatoes and more.
Plus, each serving of these dinners focuses on complex carbs, like whole grains, that arehigh in fiber, which helps improve your blood sugar levels. Additionally, they’re low insaturated fatandsodium, two nutrients people with diabetes should be more mindful of. Recipes like our Chicken Parmesan Soup or Lemon-Garlic Sheet-Pan Salmon with Potatoes & Green Beans are tasty ways to end the day.
01of 19Chicken Parmesan SoupPhotographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Hannah Greenwood, Food Stylist: Sally McKayView RecipeThis dish combines the rich flavors of a traditional chicken Parm—juicy seasoned chicken, tangy marinara sauce and savory Parmesan cheese—with the warmth and comfort of a soup. It’s perfect for those chilly days when you crave something familiar with a fun, innovative twist!
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Chicken Parmesan Soup
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Hannah Greenwood, Food Stylist: Sally McKay
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This dish combines the rich flavors of a traditional chicken Parm—juicy seasoned chicken, tangy marinara sauce and savory Parmesan cheese—with the warmth and comfort of a soup. It’s perfect for those chilly days when you crave something familiar with a fun, innovative twist!
02of 19Lemon-Garlic Sheet-Pan Salmon with Potatoes & Green BeansPhotographer: Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Sally McKay, Prop Stylist: Hannah GreenwoodView RecipeWith tender salmon, crispy potatoes and fresh green beans drizzled with lemon, this dinner is not only delicious but also easy to prepare and clean up. It’s the perfect solution for busy nights when you want a nutritious meal without the hassle.
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Lemon-Garlic Sheet-Pan Salmon with Potatoes & Green Beans
With tender salmon, crispy potatoes and fresh green beans drizzled with lemon, this dinner is not only delicious but also easy to prepare and clean up. It’s the perfect solution for busy nights when you want a nutritious meal without the hassle.
03of 19Creamy White Chili with Sweet Potatoes & White BeansPhotographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Sally McKay, Prop Stylist Hannah GreenwoodView RecipeA bowl of creamy white chili with sweet potatoes is the perfect comfort food to warm you from the inside out. This hearty plant-based dish blends white beans and the subtle sweetness of sweet potatoes in a rich, flavorful broth, with chopped green chiles to add warmth.
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Creamy White Chili with Sweet Potatoes & White Beans
Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Sally McKay, Prop Stylist Hannah Greenwood
A bowl of creamy white chili with sweet potatoes is the perfect comfort food to warm you from the inside out. This hearty plant-based dish blends white beans and the subtle sweetness of sweet potatoes in a rich, flavorful broth, with chopped green chiles to add warmth.
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Chicken Fajita Soup
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel
05of 19General Tso’s CauliflowerPhotographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Joseph WanekView RecipeThis plant-based version of General Tso’s Chicken is the perfect weeknight meal, swapping chicken for cauliflower with a boost of vibrant green color and gut-healthy fiber coming from edamame. Serve it over brown rice or whole-wheat noodles to sop up any leftover sauce.
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General Tso’s Cauliflower
Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek
This plant-based version of General Tso’s Chicken is the perfect weeknight meal, swapping chicken for cauliflower with a boost of vibrant green color and gut-healthy fiber coming from edamame. Serve it over brown rice or whole-wheat noodles to sop up any leftover sauce.
06of 19Honey-Garlic Chicken CasserolePhotographer: Stacy k. Allen, Props: Christina Brockman, Food Stylist: Lauren OdumView RecipeThis honey-garlic chicken casserole is the perfect option for when you want a stir-fry with less mess to clean up. To keep prep to a minimum, we use precooked brown rice. Look for it in pouches at the store or whip up this one-pot meal when you have leftovers to spare.
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Honey-Garlic Chicken Casserole
Photographer: Stacy k. Allen, Props: Christina Brockman, Food Stylist: Lauren Odum
This honey-garlic chicken casserole is the perfect option for when you want a stir-fry with less mess to clean up. To keep prep to a minimum, we use precooked brown rice. Look for it in pouches at the store or whip up this one-pot meal when you have leftovers to spare.
07of 19Spiced Couscous-Stuffed PeppersCourtesy PhotoView RecipeThese stuffed peppers are flavorful, with a delicious pilaf-style filling of couscous and lentils. To take things up a notch, drizzle everything with a fresh yogurt sauce for a dish that will make any plant- or meat-eater happy.
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Spiced Couscous-Stuffed Peppers
Courtesy Photo
These stuffed peppers are flavorful, with a delicious pilaf-style filling of couscous and lentils. To take things up a notch, drizzle everything with a fresh yogurt sauce for a dish that will make any plant- or meat-eater happy.
08of 19Spiced Cauliflower ChraimeMicah SivaView RecipeChraime is a spicy North African fish stew, popular with Sephardic Jews for Rosh Hashana, Passover and Shabbat. This meatless version highlights cauliflower, stewed until tender, studded with plump and juicy golden raisins and drizzled with date syrup.
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Spiced Cauliflower Chraime
Micah Siva
Chraime is a spicy North African fish stew, popular with Sephardic Jews for Rosh Hashana, Passover and Shabbat. This meatless version highlights cauliflower, stewed until tender, studded with plump and juicy golden raisins and drizzled with date syrup.
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Chickpeas alla Vodka
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hauser
10of 19Harira (Moroccan Tomato, Lentil & Beef Soup)Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop stylist: Gabriel GrecoView RecipeHarira is a tomato-based soup featured at the center of many Moroccan tables during the month of Ramadan. This version features chickpeas, lentils, beef and noodles in a fragrant tomato broth, but there are endless variations on the soup.
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Harira (Moroccan Tomato, Lentil & Beef Soup)
Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco
Harira is a tomato-based soup featured at the center of many Moroccan tables during the month of Ramadan. This version features chickpeas, lentils, beef and noodles in a fragrant tomato broth, but there are endless variations on the soup.
11of 19Sheet-Pan Gnocchi with Broccoli & White BeansPhotographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia PursellView RecipeThis effortless dish comes together on two baking sheets for easy preparation and a fast cleanup. A blend of lemon and broccoli mixes with tender gnocchi and rich cannellini beans, all brought together with a generous drizzle of olive oil.
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Sheet-Pan Gnocchi with Broccoli & White Beans
Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell
This effortless dish comes together on two baking sheets for easy preparation and a fast cleanup. A blend of lemon and broccoli mixes with tender gnocchi and rich cannellini beans, all brought together with a generous drizzle of olive oil.
12of 19Slow-Cooker Three-Bean Chili MacPhotographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia PurcellView RecipeChili meets mac and cheese in this fix-it-and-forget-it slow-cooker dinner. Hot tomato sauce, a Mexican canned tomato sauce that also includes spices and chiles for heat, kicks up the flavor.
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Slow-Cooker Three-Bean Chili Mac
Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell
Chili meets mac and cheese in this fix-it-and-forget-it slow-cooker dinner. Hot tomato sauce, a Mexican canned tomato sauce that also includes spices and chiles for heat, kicks up the flavor.
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Spaghetti with Creamy Lemon-Spinach Sauce
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle
14of 19Sheet-Pan Beef & Cabbage NoodlesPhotographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia PursellView RecipeThis stir-fry comes together in only 20 minutes on one baking sheet under the broiler. Making sure your ingredients are spread out well on the pan will ensure that everything cooks evenly.
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Sheet-Pan Beef & Cabbage Noodles
This stir-fry comes together in only 20 minutes on one baking sheet under the broiler. Making sure your ingredients are spread out well on the pan will ensure that everything cooks evenly.
15of 19Creamy Lemon-Dill Rotisserie Chicken Noodle CasserolePhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Julia BaylessView RecipeImagine this simple recipe as the casserole version of classic chicken noodle soup! Using a high-quality broth or homemade chicken stock enhances the flavor along with fresh, grassy notes of dill.
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Creamy Lemon-Dill Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Casserole
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
Imagine this simple recipe as the casserole version of classic chicken noodle soup! Using a high-quality broth or homemade chicken stock enhances the flavor along with fresh, grassy notes of dill.
16of 19Unstuffed Cabbage Roll SkilletPhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Josh HoggleView RecipeThis savory, meaty dish is prepared in a skillet and baked, capturing the essence of the classic dish while simplifying the process. To expedite prep, we recommend using precooked microwaveable brown rice, making it ideal for hectic weeknights when time is limited.
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Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Skillet
This savory, meaty dish is prepared in a skillet and baked, capturing the essence of the classic dish while simplifying the process. To expedite prep, we recommend using precooked microwaveable brown rice, making it ideal for hectic weeknights when time is limited.
17of 19Lemony Chicken & Rice SoupPhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall , Prop Stylist: Shell RoysterView RecipeThe Greek lemon-chicken soup avgolemono is the inspiration for this 20-minute recipe. Eggs and lemon are tempered into the broth to add richness and creaminess.
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Lemony Chicken & Rice Soup
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall , Prop Stylist: Shell Royster
The Greek lemon-chicken soup avgolemono is the inspiration for this 20-minute recipe. Eggs and lemon are tempered into the broth to add richness and creaminess.
18of 19Creamy Chicken & Penne alla Vodka Casserole with PeasPhotographer: Jake Sternquist, Food stylist: Annie Probst, Prop stylist: Gabriel GrecoView RecipeThis cheesy casserole is perfect for a busy weeknight when you need a fast and easy dinner with minimal cleanup. Vodka sauce adds a creamy note to the sauce. If you don’t have vodka sauce on hand, add a few tablespoons of cream to regular marinara.
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Creamy Chicken & Penne alla Vodka Casserole with Peas
Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food stylist: Annie Probst, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco
This cheesy casserole is perfect for a busy weeknight when you need a fast and easy dinner with minimal cleanup. Vodka sauce adds a creamy note to the sauce. If you don’t have vodka sauce on hand, add a few tablespoons of cream to regular marinara.
19of 19Eat-the-Rainbow Vegetable SoupPhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall , Prop Stylist: Shell RoysterView RecipeThis vibrant and wholesome soup recipe helps support your well-being. It’s packed with a variety of colorful vegetables, like tomatoes, which contain lycopene, a phytochemical that may help reduce inflammation.
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Eat-the-Rainbow Vegetable Soup
This vibrant and wholesome soup recipe helps support your well-being. It’s packed with a variety of colorful vegetables, like tomatoes, which contain lycopene, a phytochemical that may help reduce inflammation.
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