Soup Weather

Serious Eats has published a roundup of ten Dutch oven recipes its editors say they rely on for cozy cold-weather cooking. The collection highlights slow braises, soups and stews suited to winter, positioning the Dutch oven as the season's go-to piece of kitchen equipment for home cooks seeking warming one-pot meals.

A newly shared recipe for spicy chicken noodle soup puts sriracha at the center of the dish rather than using it as a garnish. The chicken noodle staple is given a fiery twist with the chili-garlic sauce driving the heat, offering home cooks a simple way to brighten up a cold-weather comfort food favorite as interest in easy spicy recipes continues.

Food & Wine has published a roundup of 26 recipes and ideas for cooking with butternut squash during the fall season. The collection arrives as autumn produce hits peak availability, with the gourd a staple of seasonal soups, roasts, and baked dishes. Home cooks looking for inspiration as the weather cools are sharing the ideas widely.