Seasonal Recipes

Tart and spicy, this infused water is like fall in a glass. —James Schend, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin

Aromatic and slightly spicy, this infused water is great for winter holidays and celebrations. —James Schend, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin

Like a little black dress, this classic mustard vinaigrette made with Dijon mustard and balsamic vinegar is always appropriate.

I created this soup for my vegan relatives for Christmas Eve, but everyone ended up loving it, too! It's so...

Since I’m especially busy with three active teenagers, I don’t have much time to get dinner on the table in...

My daughter and daughter-in-law got me hooked on quinoa. I dressed up a regular pancake recipe to create these delicious...

Simmer up one of these classic winter soups on the chilliest days. One big bowlful, and you'll feel like you've...

This cake bakes up tender and light with a subtle orange taste. It tastes rich but is comparatively low in...

I found this recipe stuck in the pages of my Finnish grandmother's Bible. It takes 24 hours to make. Store...

This creamy, delectable soup is even better the next day. It also works well with scallops or a flaky whitefish....

This recipe was passed down to me by my mother-in-law. After a few tweaks, the onions are better than ever...

Thanksgiving or Christmas is gingerbread time! And this ice cream says it all. I've found that dark brown sugar works...

This fruitcake not only can be made weeks ahead, it tastes better that way! You can substitute Brazil nuts, pecans...

We love quick breads, and I've found that they freeze nicely if properly wrapped. This is a scrumptious recipe to...

Whether canned or homemade, cranberry sauce delivers a healthy dose of vitamins to this dish. A little bit sweet, a...

My grandmother created this recipe to use up the leftovers from Christmas Eve dinner. By combining the leftover ham and...

I created this as a healthy, tasty side dish to complement Christmas dinner. This enticing substitute for cranberry relish is...

This vegan tortilla soup recipe is healthy, filling and family-friendly! We love how hearty and flavorful it is. We like...

My brother, Joe, created this lasagna based on our mom’s recipe. It’s a family favorite at Christmas, thanks to the...

One year, when I had a lot of eggnog on hand, I created a new holiday cookie recipe. The flavor...

This recipe is the best of twp worlds—gingerbread and chocolate chip cookies. Since they're combined, you don't have to choose...

I made these for an office party cookie contest—not a crumb was left on the platter! —Noelle Myers, Grand Forks,...

This recipe came from my mom's Grandma Alice, who taught her how to bake. Grandma Alice always had a fresh...

Here’s my twist on the traditional German holiday lebkuchen—with a surprise inside. —Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois

These macarons are a fall and winter staple for me. Inspired by the classic cinnamon roll, they are a delicious...

This savory cookie is the bestseller at our Christmas cookie bazaar. Everyone requests the tasty biscotti every year. They're simple...

I get tired of people bad-mouthing holiday fruitcakes. It's one of my favorite holiday flavors and I look forward to...

The topping on my sister-in-law's peach cobbler was so delicious that I asked for the recipe; then I decided to...

Perfect for freezing, these cookies look like Christmas but taste like summer. —Barbara Crusan, Pass Christian, Mississippi