Photo by Jeffery Cross; styling by Randy Mon
Halibut, Clams, and Pancetta with Escarole
How does celebrity chef Tyler Florence juggle a booming empire and family life? With fast, flavorful recipes like this tasty seafood stew.
Photo by Leigh Beisch
Speedy Chicken Posole with Avocado and Lime
This dish, using canned hominy, takes a fraction of the time needed for regular posole. Serve with warm corn tortillas.
Photo by Leigh Beisch;
Chinese-style Beef, Sweet Potato, and Bok Choy Stew
Chinese five-spice powder infuses this colorful stew with a warm, anise-y note.
Photo by Iain Bagwell; styling by Dan Becker
Escarole and Cannellini Bean Stew
This hearty, less-is-more stew riffs on rustic Italian flavors. Serve with crusty bread and a green salad.
Photography by Leigh Beisch, food styling by Dan Becker
White Wine Coq Au Vin
Think of this as a fresher, green-herb-laced version of the French classic. Serve with a crusty baguette for dunking.
Recipe: White Wine Coq Au Vin
Photography by Leigh Beisch; food styling by Dan Becker
Wild Rice, Butternut Squash, and Cannellini Stew
Wild rice gives this stew earthiness and is appealingly chewy (save time by buying it precooked). Serve with cornbread or polenta.
Photography by James Carrier
Black Bean Chili
The addition of chipotle purée imparts a rich, ‘tastes like it’s been simmering for hours’ flavor in this dish, which actually comes together in just about 30 minutes.
Recipe: Black Bean Chili
Photography by Leo Gong
Thai Red Curry Fish Stew
Light coconut milk in this stew works as a healthy alternative to the full-fat kind, and prepared Thai red curry paste, found in most supermarkets, makes it a snap to put together.
Recipe: Thai Red Curry Fish Stew
Photography by Dan Goldberg (Food Styling: Karen Shinto)
Chicken Stew with Olives and Lemon
Boned, skinned chicken thighs are just as convenient as breasts, and they have an added advantage: Their succulent texture and robust flavor stand up well to braising.
Add the flavors of Italian salsa verde–bright parsley, tart lemon, piquant capers, and green olives–for a fresh, fast twist on cold-weather cooking.
Photography by Christina Schmidhofer
Spicy Lentil Stew with Peppers and Onions
This dish provides a meal’s worth of protein, carbohydrates, and vegetables (plus a lot of fiber), so all you need on the side is a crisp green salad.
James Carrier
Spicy Seafood Stew
Any mix of seafood works well in this chewy-tender stew, which pairs beautifully atop nutritious quinoa.
Recipe: Spicy Seafood Stew
Leigh Beisch
Halibut and Sweet Potato Chowder
Spicy sausage, sweet potato, and saffron lend an exotic touch to this otherwise simple chowder.
Recipe: Halibut and Sweet Potato Chowder
Photography by Dan Goldberg
Split Pea-Squash Stew with Basil and Serrano
This fragrant, buttery stew is hearty enough to work as a vegetarian main dish. Serve with a green salad and naan (Indian flatbread) or fresh pita.
Photography by James Carrier
Rustic Spring Vegetable Stew
This Italian-style stew features vegetables from Spring’s bounty, but replace fresh peas and artichokes with frozen and it’s a simple dish to prepare year-round.
Recipe: Rustic Spring Vegetable Stew
Photography by James Carrier
Warm Tomato and White Bean Stew
This filling meal comes together fast, thanks in part to the ease of using canned beans, which are already soft and ready to go.
Recipe: Warm Tomato and White Bean Stew
Photography by James Carrier
Singapore Chicken Stew
Coconut milk smoothes out the assertive Chinese five-spice blend in this quick chicken dish.
Recipe: Singapore Chicken Stew