The 31 Best Recipes to Cook This January

Recipe Director, Lauren Miyashiro, can't wait to try these cheesy baked potatoes with jammy caramelized onions. "Our super-seasoned cross-tester says this is one of the best recipes she's EVER made. I can't not make them."

This baked chicken Parm is a faster, easier version of the beloved Italian classic. Perfect for when you're tired from all the holiday cooking.

This cozy recipe for braised beef was one of our most popular recipes in 2023. It's a must-make while it's still cold out.

Staff Writer, Patty Catalano, calls for classic minestrone on chilly winter nights. "This minestrone soup is my favorite thing to cook in January because it is cozy and packed with vegetables. Ina taught me to stir in a spoonful of pesto to add a huge hit of flavor."

Craving something sweet? These peanut butter cookies are soft, chewy, and ready in less than 30 minutes.

The new year is a good time to revisit the basics. Make this creamy chicken fettuccini Alfredo once, and you'll be making it on repeat for months to come.

This classic beef chili recipe is a winter staple. Load it with your favorite fixings. (We're partial to cheddar, sour cream, and scallions!)

Senior Lifestyle Editor, Mara Weinraub, praises the versatility of a classic roast chicken. "Roasting a chicken is one of my favorite ways to feel very accomplished in the kitchen with a surprisingly small amount of effort. Plus the leftovers can be thrown into so many things ... and then there's stock to be made (for a more ambitious day)."

When you find yourself in an inevitable dinner rut, make this cozy skillet dinner with crispy-skinned chicken thighs, creamy potatoes, and tangy feta.

Senior Food Editor, Kristina Razon, says you can't go wrong with rich and creamy spaghetti carbonara. "Just four ingredients and 30 minutes? Sold!"

Add brown butter to the batter, bake in a skillet, and all of a sudden you've got a swoon-worthy dessert fit for a celebration.

Senior Food Editor, Kristina Razon, is putting this ultimate garlic bread recipe on repeat. "I already made Patty's recipe for garlic bread once but I plan on making it again very very soon!"

Everything you love about the classic cheesy pasta, without the fuss.

Culinary Producer, Rachel Perlmutter, is excited to make this chopped kale salad. "In January I usually feel a little bogged down from a haze of holiday food and this salad looks so good."

This slow cooker twist on classic potato soup is the perfect winter dinner for a crowd.

Senior Food Editor, Kristina Razon, will be cozying up to a steaming mug of milk tea in January. "I love milk tea and can't wait to try this version specifically because it doesn't call for canned milk."

Senior Lifestyle Editor, Mara Weinraub, will be baking one of her faves. "Patty's scone recipe forever has my heart."

'Tis the season for soups. In this recipe, the best of both worlds — chicken noodle soup and French onion soup — combine in one cozy pot.

Senior Recipe Editor, Christine Gallary, is looking forward to making this quick one-pan dinner again and again. "January usually has me craving veggies and protein after all the holiday sweets and starch, and this quick stir-fry always fits the bill."

Give the minimalist dessert a maximalist upgrade with brown butter.

-Chicken soup with vegetables and herbs is pure cold-weather comfort food, and this version takes it up a notch with a luxe, creamy broth.

Culinary Producer, Rachel Perlmutter, raids her pantry for this weeknight-friendly pasta carbonara. "I want cozy creamy pasta and I want to work through my perilously overflowing tinned fish shelf!"

The Korean red chili paste levels up chicken noodle soup with the perfect amount of heat.

Culinary Producer, Kelli Foster, will be making one of her favorite recipes. "Come January all I crave is cozy comfort food, and topping the list is white chicken chili. I've been making this recipe for years and like to shorten the prep and cook time by using a rotisserie chicken."