Hearty winter recipes 

Food to nourish body and soul 

SINCE HAVING OUR FIRST BABY last spring, I have been all about quick and easy meals. It took me a while to figure out how to cook dinner again. Suddenly, I didn’t have an hour or more to spend on cooking dinner—nor did I want to. Easy meals don’t have to sacrifice flavor, though. You can still make quick, delicious dishes that don’t require a ton of ingredients and are boldly satisfying. 

This French toast casserole is perfect for prepping the night before and popping in the oven when you wake up. It’s a warm breakfast everyone will love this month. Remember, if you have flavor-filled easy dishes that are your family’s favorite, send them our way—you could be featured as one of our monthly reader recipes! 

Blue Grass Energy member Janine Buchal loves a hearty chili in the cooler months. She tried a similar version of this chili at a restaurant, loved it, and then went home and made it for her husband—he loves it, too. 

This is a versatile recipe. Make it with ground pork, chicken, beef or even make it meatless—it is still delicious! It’s super easy to make and perfect for a weeknight meal this month.