I know, I know—we’re all ready for spring, but consider these last weeks of winter prime time to savor soul-warming winter recipes that will comfort you from the inside out. Personally, I’m curling up on the couch this week with seven dinners that fit the bill, like easy chicken tortellini soup and Ina Garten’s baked pasta with tomatoes and eggplant. These picks are easy enough for beginners to master on their first try, plus some star peak-delicious, cold-weather vegetables that you won’t find at the farmers market in just a few weeks. So, fetch your apron—I’ll meet you in the kitchen.

The 53 Best Winter Soups You Can Make in 45 Minutes or Less