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Hearty recipes to cozy up to this winter
We know firsthand that on a chilly work night, there's nothing better than having a warm meal already prepared so you can waltz into the kitchen to find your dinner is ready to eat. Business Insider spoke with chefs and cookbook authors about their favorite comforting slow-cooker meals, from hearty beef stews and chowders to brisket, as well as researched – and reviewed – celebrity chef's go-to one-pot dishes.
HOMEMADE CLASSICS
While comfort food is welcome all year round, in winter, it's the ultimate way to combat the darker days and cold weather.
SOUP SEASON
Whenever we have the winter blues (or the flu), only one thing makes us feel better — a piping hot bowl of soup.
QUEEN OF EASY COMFORT FOOD
When we're craving comfort food, we often turn to a "Barefoot Contessa" recipe because we know that Ina Garten will keep things delicious but easy.
CHILI COOK-OFF
Chili is the perfect dish to help you stay warm when the weather turns colder. Homemade chili is a classic and hearty meal, but the canned versions can also be super convenient.
I taste tasted five kinds of canned chili — Hormel, Wolf Brand, Amy's, Campbell's Chunky, and the Campbell's brand Well Yes — to find the best option.
Every celebrity chef, from Martha Stewart to Emeril, has their own unique way of making chili, and you may want to use some of their tips or recipes the next time you're meal-planning.
A CLASSIC ROAST
When the days get shorter, dinner should get cozier. Nothing gets those taste buds going like a comforting chicken dinner.
