All the big flavors from a south-of-the-border Posole are found in this freezer-friendly stew. Ideal for feeding a crowd during a gameday party, serving the family for a weeknight meal, or enjoying the leftovers for lunch, this recipe deserves a spot in your list of favorite cool-weather soups and stews. Get maximum taste by using bone-in chicken thighs. To freeze, let the stew cool, then pour into large freezer bags, seal, and flatten so you can stack them into your freezer. Or freeze small servings of stew for quick and satisfying lunches. Ladle the cooled stew into the cavities of a jumbo muffin pan and freeze. Once frozen, pop out of the muffin tins and store in a plastic freezer bag. Reheat individual portions in the microwave as needed and pair with warm bread or your favorite corn chips.

This Instant Pot soup comes together in 60 mins and is full of flavor. No Instant Pot? No problem! Prepare the recipe as directed in Steps 1 and 2, substituting a Dutch oven (perfect for making comforting soups and stews), over medium-high for an Instant Pot. Omit Step 3. Bring mixture in Dutch oven to a boil over high. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, covered, until beef is fork-tender, about 1 hour and 45 minutes. Proceed with recipe as directed in Steps 4 and 6, omitting step 5.

Plan to put this easy and comforting vegetarian pozole on repeat all season long. The vibrant stew offers the smoky, delicately spicy, and bright flavors characteristic of traditional pozole, simply without the pork. Fresh spinach and red kidney beans add color and hearty texture, while also upping the iron and protein content of the pozole. So whether you or loved ones follow a meat-free diet or are simply looking to cut back a little on the animal protein, it’s a perfect (not to mention, perfectly simple) dish that’s sure to impress. 

  Impressive, crowd-pleasing desserts don’t come much easier than decadent glazed whiskey cake. All you need are a few staple ingredients to transform a boxed spice cake mix into a boozy, rich, moist-as-can-be dessert you can’t wait to share. You can also use a vanilla cake mix if that’s what you have on hand—simply mix a little cinnamon and a touch of nutmeg into the batter. We love to bake this recipe in mini loaf pans to produce highly giftable whiskey cakes; however, if you’d prefer to prepare a single whiskey bundt cake, simply bake in a standard, 10-cup bundt pan (that’s been greased and floured) for about 45 to 50 minutes. 

  These vegetarian enchiladas are comforting and so, so easy. The Beyond meat adds a richness to the filling, while the sauce adds great warm spice and tang. For a gluten-free version of this recipe, use corn tortillas.

  These easy, cheesy meatballs are perfect for anything from a holiday party to a tailgating get-together—especially if you need to have a keto-friendly appetizer in the mix. The blend of Italian sausage and lean ground beef provide a great, flavorful base that isn’t overly greasy, and the kale and Fontina combo is a surefire crowd-pleaser.