Flavorful and filling, this is a perfect hearty meal for a cold winter’s night. Serve with a simple green salad to round out the meal. This is a “Family Fast recipe,” which means that it comes together in just around 30 minutes, so you can have it on the table fast!

Popular throughout West Africa, maafe, or peanut stew, is a perfect cool-weather meal. Our version contains chicken, sweet potato, peanuts, and greens, a perfect combination, especially when stewed in a warm, comforting broth with a hint of ginger and jalapeño. We put this recipe into our “Weekend Wow” category because you will be “wowed” by the taste, and it is an ideal weekend meal for sharing with family or friends.   

A true Mexican comfort food, this flavorful and satisfying soup is easy to make, and easy on the wallet too. For an even heartier meal, serve it with corn tortillas and your favorite salsa on the side to punch up the heat.

Veggie loaded? Check! Creamy and delicious? Check! Easy to throw together? Check! Inspired by the bold flavors of Thailand, this green curry stew is satisfying and hearty, without the meat. Green curry paste uses coriander root, green chilies, and lime (just to name a few ingredients) for a sweeter base than its spicy red cousin. If you want a dose of heat, just grab your favorite hot sauce and spice it up!

This traditional-style dressing is a great way to pack some extra veggies into your holiday festivities. It’s the perfect side dish to compliment a traditional oven-roasted turkey or vegetarian-friendly centerpiece!

Creamy, comforting, delicious, and affordable! If you have not tried celery soup, you are in for a wonderful surprise—this plant-based soup is loaded with flavor and is quick and easy to make.

If you’re intimidated by the thought of brining your own turkey, Mary’s has come to the rescue! Mary’s Brined Turkey is perfectly seasoned with the savory flavors of poultry herbs and is ready for roasting. If you want to make Thanksgiving even more relaxed, try roasting the turkey in an Oster Oven. The Oster Oven frees up your oven space so you can prepare all of your sides with ease, and if that wasn’t enough, the Oster Oven self-bastes the turkey! It’s also the perfect option for keeping the turkey warm prior to serving.

Take your pumpkin game to the next level with these decadent layered pumpkin bars. Grain-free, vegan, and refined-sugar free makes them perfect for anyone following a special diet, but even your not-so-health-conscious friends will adore them!

Pan-seared steak is delicious in its own right, but add some veggies and a spicy mustard sauce and you’ll be in heaven. This Weeknight Gem—ready in less than an hour—is elegant and simple and it all cooks in one pan so clean up is a snap.

Inspired by the flavors of Oaxaca, Mexico, the spices used in this chili mimic a traditional mole sauce. Smoked peppers, cocoa, cinnamon, and cumin blend beautifully with the zesty tomatoes for a full-bodied flavor. This chili requires minimal prep and makes the whole house smell delicious!