What better cure for a cold week on the Vineyard than a comforting dish of fragrant braised chicken, inspired by the flavors of a Moroccan tagine? Casablanca Chicken just might transport you to another place and time, which isn’t such a bad thought either.

We’ve got the recipe thanks to poet-writer-chicken lover Arnie Reisman, who noodled this into a swoon-worthy dish after hearing a television chef describe it years ago. Arnie makes this often for guests, but I made it this weekend just for us, and we more than happily ate it two nights in a row. Boneless chicken thighs, apricots, olives, warm spices, carrots, parsnips, couscous, mint, cilantro, scallions – start your shopping list.

Where else can you find comfort this week? Simple Parmigiano Meatballs might be a good place to start. Or Stuck-at-Home Bean Chili. I've been restocking my larder with canned beans as they are such a handy base for weeknight dinners.

It’s soup weather for sure. On my list: Creamy Cauliflower and Leek Soup and Tomato-Ginger Bisque.