16 Take-Your-Time Dinner Recipes That Soothe The Soul

There aren’t many meals more comforting than this one. This classic beef stew recipe results in a rich deeply flavored broth and beef that’s incredibly tender.

This is my take on Pollo a la Brasa, the delicious roast chicken made popular by so many Peruvian restaurants. The green sauce makes it extra special.

Making chicken soup is a bit of a “potschke,” as my mother would say, but it’s not hard — you pretty much throw everything into a pot and forget it. And the matzo balls are made from a mix!

Made with heavy cream and Gruyère, this rich spinach quiche is classic French.

Corned beef and cabbage is traditionally boiled but I prefer to roast it in the oven. I also toss the vegetables in horseradish butter to amp up the flavor. It makes ALL the difference.

Here, chicken is immersed in a honey, citrus, and chili-infused marinade, and then roasted on a sheet pan with carrots and dates.

With tender chunks of beef enveloped in a deep, spicy and smoky sauce, chili con carne is like a chili-flavored beef stew.

Coq au vin is a hearty French stew of chicken braised in red wine with mushrooms and crisp pancetta.

When you’ve got a little extra time, treat yourself to homemade tomato sauce.

This creamy risotto with asparagus and peas makes a lovely starter, side dish, or vegetarian main course for spring.

The epitome of simple, homey comfort food, shepherd’s pie is a casserole consisting of creamy mashed potatoes atop a rich and bubbly stew.

This Moroccan-style brisket is so abundant and impressive looking, you can keep the sides super simple. Some couscous and a green vegetable and dinner is done.

Similar in taste to beef bourguignon, these red wine braised short ribs make a cozy yet elegant dish.

This ground beef chili is melt-in-your-mouth tender, thick, and rich. Serve it over rice or scoop it up with tortilla chips.

Made with a quick sausage ragu and no-boil noodles, this sausage lasagna is full of flavor and won’t take all day to prepare.

Spaghetti pie is a big affair, impressive in both stature and ingredients — perfect for a hungry family.