12 Easy, Cozy Recipes for the Weekend

When you’re in the eighth month of social distancing—and that month just happens to lead to a presidential election—taking things easy is a form of self-care. Luckily, keeping your kitchen efforts on thegentleside can be extremely delicious, whether it takes the form of slow-cooked meats and vegetables or casually thrown together salads and sweets. Here we selected a handful of hands-off recipes that also emanate warmth and comfort. Cozy food is what we’re calling it because it tastes best eaten in the spirit in which it was cooked: on the couch, under a blanket, book (or remote) in hand.