Winter Stews & One-Pot Dinners: Tasty Recipes that Fill Your Belly and Warm Your Heart

Winter stews and casseroles dont have to be boring. Here are 50 surprisingly simple updates on classic recipes, most of which can be prepared ahead of time and cooked when youre ready to eat. After all, the last thing you want to do after a long day of chilly weather is shop for hard-to-find ingredients in order to prepare an elaborate dinner. Forget about that! Feed the whole family in no time with these stick-to-your-bones dishes, including:

• Creamy Chicken Casserole
• Beef Stroganoff
• Sausage and Spiral Pasta Bake
• Cajun-Style Chicken Stew
• Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes  

These hearty eats will hit the spot, and bonus: There will be plenty of leftovers for lunch, snacks, or another quick dinner.