winter

March doesn't appear to be going out like a lamb — for many of us it's still brutally cold and either raining, snowing or a delightful combination of both. This means it's soup weather, and we've got 12 creamy offerings for everyone from spring-cleansing vegan and stalwart chowderhead to German beer enthusiast and back. 

For guys (and gals) craving a slice of the Wild West this winter, few places rise to the top of the list like Jackson Hole. There’s still a nightly shoot-out in the Town Square during the warmer months, but if you’re headed there now it’s for the skiing. For advice on how to thaw out afterwards, we tapped Will Bradof, the co-chef and -owner of Trio American Bistro. "Guys around here want to eat lots of steak," he tells us.

Nothing quite satisfies like a casserole dish full of steaming-hot cheesy pasta, especially if the cheese stretches out appealingly as you lift a serving to your plate. We've got five of our most filling, and in a couple of cases, easiest recipes to satisfy everyone in the family on a busy weeknight. Plus, when was the last time you had stuffed shells?