This rich, two-day Coq au Vin layers deep flavor through red wine, bacon, and slow braising. Inspired by Ina Garten and Chaval in Portland, Maine, it yields tender chicken and a silky, spoon-coating sauce. A cozy, classic French dish that proves patience pays off, especially on cold winter nights.
This Weeknight Pozole-Style Green Chili blends the bright, herbaceous flavors of pozole verde with the hearty texture of white bean chili. Roasted tomatillos, hominy, and tender shredded chicken simmer into a thick, cozy stew, finished with lime and piled high with crunchy, creamy toppings.
This comforting braised chicken dish from Julia Turshen is everything you want in a winter dinner: tender chicken thighs, creamy pinto beans, and a smoky-spicy broth finished with lime, cilantro, and sour cream. Easy enough for weeknights but cozy enough for company, it’s hearty, bright, and deeply satisfying.
Yemisi Awosan’s Obe Ata Stew is the ultimate comfort food on a cold day. This West African dish features a rich red pepper sauce, tender chicken, and hearty potatoes, finished with fresh spinach. Served over rice, it’s a vibrant, spicy, and deeply flavorful meal that warms you from the inside out.
From stews with the volume turned up like Filet of Beef Bourguignon and Lamb Stew with Spring Vegetables to classic soups like Lentil Sausage and Chicken Noodle, Ina’s got something for everyone.
In her new cookbook, “Good Lookin’ Cookin’,” her sister Rachel mentions that she makes this Rustic Chicken and Dumplin’s for Dolly’s birthday each year! I was hoping Dolly would share her famous secret recipe, but it looks like we will have to keep waiting! Although with how delicious this version is, I’m not sure I need it now!
Each month I’m highlighting a different non-Ina cookbook – these can be old favorites, classics I need to try, or new books I’m excited about. I’ll make at least one recipe from each chapter of the book to get an overall flavor of each. For […]
Book: Modern Comfort Food, page 126Episode: —Rating: 4/5 How Easy Is That: EasyStore-Bought Is Fine: chorizo Pricey Ingredients: —Hard-to-find: — Recipe not on Foodnetwork.com