Escarole

With bacon and lots of fresh herbs, this salad has a delicious balance of flavors. A warm baguette and a good Cabernet round out the menu.

A bowl of comfort with ricotta “meatballs,” tiny pasta, and lots of greens.

This 5-ingredient rice porridge is pure cold-weather comfort in a bowl. (Did we mention it’s cheesy? It’s cheesy.)

Chiles, beans, and aggressive use of your spice cabinet come together for a chili that’s perfect for the in-between season.

Sardines are in their full glory in this umami-packed twist on Caesar.

This bright, zippy chicory salad gets dressed with a punchy anchovy-lemon vinaigrette and adds a serious pop of color to your table.

This delicate, brothy grain soup manages to be comforting and fortifying—but without requiring a nap afterward.

This recipe takes all the right shortcuts and none of the wrong ones.

What makes this salad special is the miso ranch dressing and the pulverized nori.

The genius of this pasta recipe is in the contrast of the textures and flavors. If spicy isn’t your thing, sub in any fresh sausage you like.

Like all good leafy greens, the giant pile of escarole leaves will wilt down dramatically as they cook.