25 Hearty Dishes for Dinner and Lunch the Next Day

These recipes are great fresh, but they make good leftovers too.

Chana MasalaChana Masala, the wildly popular North Indian dish of chickpeas simmered until t…
Cast Iron Pork FajitasThe goal: a satisfying supper in just one pan.
Dan Dan Mian (Sichuan Noodles with Chili Sauce and ...Awash in palate-jolting chili sauce and heaped with crispy bits of pork, these n…
Best Vegetarian ChiliThe key to a great vegetarian chili is not finding a substitute for the meat. It…
Angel Hair Pasta with Basil, Caper, and Lemon SauceFor perfectly al dente strands, throw out the rule book on pasta cookery.
Goan Pork VindalooDisregard vindaloo's reputation for extreme heat. The original Goan vindaloo—ten…
Skillet Chipotle Beef Chili Bowls with Lime-Cilantr...A chili dinner in a skillet? Yes, please.
Moroccan Lentil and Chickpea Soup (Harira)Spices play more than just a supporting role in this hearty Moroccan soup.
Rice Pilaf with Beef and Carrots (Plov)Pilaf makes a great side dish, but Uzbekistan's revered beef-and-carrot-studded …
Chicken Parmesan Pasta BakeFastest Chicken Parm Ever.
PastitsioA triple-decker composition of tubular pasta, spiced meat sauce, and lush bécham…
Braised New Mexico-Style Pork in Red Chile Sauce (C...Restraint is the key to the purest, most robust chile flavor in this classic New…
Green Chili with Pork (Chile Verde Con Cerdo)Our new-school approach to making stew brings every element of this tangy, fragr…
One-Pan Turkey Meatballs with Coconut RiceTurkey meatballs make a great canvas for flavor.
Cheese and Tomato LasagnaA satisfying, comforting, cheesy lasagna—that's meatless? This version will surp…
Southwestern Brown Rice Bowl with Vegetables and Ch...There's a reason you order grain bowls at a counter rather than make them at hom…
Hearty Beef and Vegetable StewWith the hearty additions of portobello mushrooms, parsnips, and kale, this stew…
Gōngbǎo Jīdīng (Sichuan Kung Pao Chicken)Spicy chiles and tingly Sichuan peppercorns team up with lightly sauced chicken …
Indoor Pulled Chicken with Sweet and Tangy Barbecue...Our stovetop method yields pulled chicken so good—and so quick—that you'll think…
Green Chile Chicken EnchiladasOur mission: maximum satisfaction, minimum stress.
Egyptian Barley SaladWe set out to develop a recipe for a vibrantly spiced pearl barley salad with th…
Greek Beef Stew (Stifado)This Mediterranean rendition will rekindle your love for beef stew.
Best Ground Beef ChiliGround beef chili is convenient, but its texture is often dry and grainy. With t…
Shepherd's PieThink this classic of tender meat and rich gravy topped with mashed potatoes is …
Italian MeatloafAll the soulful flavor of Sunday supper with none of the fuss—meatloaf just got …