Quick And Cozy Meals: Time-Saving Recipes For Fall

This spicy, creamy puree hits all the notes of a cozy, comforting soup while still being light enough for summer.

Dishes that taste better the next day were practically made for lunch prepping, and this silky, spicy stew—a vegan riff on soondubu jjigae—fits the bill and reheats beautifully. Many traditional versions of this dish include an anchovy broth or pork belly; using earthy dried shiitake mushrooms and dasima (dried-kelp sheets) for the base broth instead makes it just as delicious.—Chantal Braganza

Packed full of protein and veggies, this soup is ready in a flash—it’s great for busy, cold winter nights.

Skip the beef, and try a cozy chicken chili with beans tonight instead. Topped with jalapeños, avocado and freshly grated cheese, it won’t disappoint.

Golden potato slices and flaky herbed fish are the perfect match. Serve with leafy greens drizzled in vinaigrette.

This sweet glazed chicken pairs wonderfully with an off-dry sparkling wine.

Some call it a Denver, others call it a Western, but whatever the name, salty ham, charred onions and crisp-tender peppers are hard to beat when it comes to an omelette. Here’s one made like a tortilla Española in that it’s large format and cut like a pie. Renowned chef Ferran Adrià famously added potato chips to his version, and, cribbing from his method, we’ve added kettle-cooked jalapeno chips to this hearty skillet dinner for some extra texture and a hum of chili. If you’re nervous about inverting the eggs, skip the flip and finish the tortilla in a moderate oven until just set, then broil it until it’s lightly tanned.—Tara O’Brady

Hearty and cost-effective, this classic lets the slow cooker do all the work.