From chicken skillets to roasted veggie sides, these comforting dishes were most clicked on byEatingWellreaders throughout December.
Spinach & Mushroom Quiche
This healthy vegetarian quiche recipe is as simple as it gets.
It’s a quiche without the fussy crust!
Photo: Sara Haas
It’s filled with sweet wild mushrooms and savory Gruyere cheese.
Enjoy it for breakfast or brunch, or serve it with a light salad for lunch.
Meanwhile, the residual heat of the pasta wilts the spinach in record time for a fast weeknight dinner.
Photography / Kelsey Hansen, Styling / Greg Luna
Adding chicken provides protein, while plenty of garlic and onions add flavor.
If your sheets are larger than your dish, cut them or fold them in half so they fit.
We love the smoky heat from the ground chipotle, but omit it if you prefer a mild chili.
Serve with tortilla chips or cornbread and coleslaw.
Serve with a crunchy green salad.
The honey-soy-garlic marinade for the chicken does double duty as an irresistible sauce to drizzle over everything.
Photography / Kelsey Hansen, Styling / Greg Luna
If you’re free to’t find small carrots, cut medium carrots in half lengthwise.
Cucumber Sandwich
This creamy, crunchy cucumber sandwich recipe strikes a lovely balance between decadent and light.
Removing the crusts makes it more delicate than your average sandwich.
William Dickey
I call it “Mom’s Skillet Pasta” and she called it “Devon’s Favorite Pasta.”
It’s a simple dinner the whole family will love.
This healthy dip is perfect for veggies, whole-grain crackers or bread.
Photographer/Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist/Kay Clarke, Food Stylist/Emily Nabors Hall
Melting Potatoes
The name for this potato recipe hints at the creamy interior.
Roasting these melting potatoes at high heat ensures they get crunchy on the outside.
A jar of sun-dried tomatoes does double duty for this healthy dinner idea.
This easy recipe makes a big batch for lunches or veggie-packed snacks all week.
If you want to bump up the satisfaction factor even more, top with a little cheese or avocado.
Christmas Breakfast Casserole
Enjoy this Christmas-morning casserole while you open presents.
If you want to add a vegetable, stir in some roasted cauliflower.
Serve with brown basmati rice or warm naan.
Hearty Chickpea & Spinach Stew
This satisfying stew comes together in a snap.
Photographer / Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist / Kay Clarke, Food Stylist / Ruth Blackburn
This easy salad is perfect for fall when cabbage is at its sweetest.
If you have it, the Parmesan cheese rind adds nuttiness and gives the broth some body.
If you avoid cheese made with rennet, look for vegetarian Parmesan cheese, which is made without it.
Cranberry-Almond Energy Balls
These energy balls are the perfect make-ahead snack.
Filled with cranberries, almonds, oats and dates, these energy balls come together in minutes.
Maple syrup and tahini help bind everything together while adding a touch of sweetness and bitterness.
Victor Protasio
Easy Chicken Enchilada Casserole
Casseroles make perfect meal-prep dinners, and this enchilada version is no exception.
Smashing the sprouts creates a wide surface area that gets mouthwateringly crispy in the oven.
This irresistible side dish would make a welcome addition to any mealtry serving it alongside chicken or steak.
Chicken & Zucchini Casserole
This baked chicken and zucchini casserole is creamy, hearty and low-carb!
These potatoes make a tasty side dish or appetizer that’s sure to impress.
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Antonis Achilleos
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Photographer /Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist / Kay Clarke, Food Stylist / Emily Nabors Hall
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