This is comfort food turned up a notch. Creamy mac and cheese gets a bold kick from smoky pulled pork and mildly spicy buffalo cream sauce, with peppers, green beans, and a crunchy carrot-celery topping. It’s rich, hearty, and a flavor-packed spin on a classic.

Caper butter steak on a bed of sautéed spinach and Italian white beans. And a made-from-scratch Rosemary sauce. Yep, this is a dinner worthy of your favorite Italian restaurant that you can make from scratch without hiring a sitter. Get ready to fall in love.

This gem is humble and oh-so delicious. It's all about the Asian peanut butter sauce, which we could eat with a spoon. But since we're supposed to be grown ups, we're restraining ourselves. (Mostly.) Instead, we're tossing it with roasted sweet potatoes, toasted organic tofu, wilted kale and brown rice. The result is crazy good. -- To add chicken, salmon, shrimp or steak, see “ADD PROTEIN” section below entrees. --

This weeknight favorite is packed with flavor and a snap to prepare. With our fresh Mojo Verde sauce, veggie-filled Spanish rice, and seared shrimp, it’s a sunny dinner perfect for a cold night.

Creamy, complex and flat out delicious, tikka masala is one of our favorite Indian recipes. We’re making our version this week with seared halloumi cheese, tender chickpeas and fresh greens. Cooked up in just one pan, it’s a twenty-minute dinner we love. -- To add chicken, salmon, or shrimp, see "ADD PROTEIN” section below entrees. --

Great ingredients lead to a fancy dinner but without a lot of fuss. We’re baking salmon with a paprika and panko crust and Arugula Pesto sauce for loads of flavor, then serving it alongside sautéed peppers and green beans tossed with grated Parmesan. It’s simple, satisfying, and oh-so delicious.

We love the mellow peanuty flavors of Panang curries, especially when paired with chicken, cabbage, and snow peas. When served over crispy noodles, the extra step adds a restaurant-quality touch without much hassle.

There are few dinners more delicious than a cozy gratin this time of the year. We’re making this one with brussels sprouts, cauliflower and crushed tomatoes and a creamy four-cheese sauce that’s perfect on a chilly night. It's topped with sweet spiced nuts that add a zing the whole family loves. -- To add chicken, steak, salmon, or shrimp, see "ADD PROTEIN” section below entrees. --

We challenged the test kitchen for an evolution of winter comfort food, and they produced this gem. Cozy roasted and caramelized butternut squash and tricolor rotini make it cozy, and arugula and chives keep it light. Topped with Parmesan, it’s flat out delicious. - -- To add chicken, steak, salmon, or shrimp, see "ADD PROTEIN” section below entrees. --

Possibly our fastest Meez Meal yet. One pot, ten minutes to the table, low in calories and high in flavor, this dinner is a crowd pleaser. Our special simmer sauce gives the gyros style sliced beef and lamb shawarma an authentic flavor. Served in a warm pita with a zesty Mediterranean dressing and fresh veggies.

Avgolemono is Greece’s answer to Grandma’s chicken soup. Ours has hearty chunks of chicken, two types of rice, dill and lemon for flavor, and pita chips for crunch. It’s fresh and cozy and totally delicious.