These four recipes — two new and two from our archives — are a step in that direction, shaking off the winter blues with meals ... the chicken over potatoes. I used bone-in chicken thighs.

Repeat with remaining chicken and 3 tablespoons oil. Set thighs aside and pour off all but 3 tablespoons fat from pot. Stir in onions, garlic, jalapeño, bell pepper and harissa. Season with salt ...