Winter Recipes

Warm up with our best winter recipes, cooking tips and entertaining ideas. Among our favorite family activities and party ideas, you’ll find hearty, heart-warming comfort foods like soups, casseroles, warm drinks and more.

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    Mandarin Broccoli Salad

    Sweet, crunchy and colorful, this salad has a fresh mix of textures and flavors. It tastes even better when you...


    Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes with Bacon

    This side always takes my guests by surprise because of the smoky, creamy flavor. No doubt you'll get major kudos...


    Sweet Potato Cookies

    Sick of pumpkin recipes? Bake a batch of these fall-spiced sweet potato cookies instead.


    Family-Favorite Spaghetti Sauce

    Friends will rave over it, too. Serve over pasta, and round out the meal with a simple salad and garlic...


    Slow-Cooker Sauerbraten

    My family is of German Lutheran descent, and although we enjoy this traditional beef roast, I never liked the amount...


    Traditional Beef Stew

    The aroma of this traditional beef stew is irresistible, making it impossible not to dig in the moment you walk...


    Slow-Cooked Jambalaya

    —Sherry Huntwork, Gretna, Nebraska


    Beef Roast Dinner

    Because this healthy dish is slow-cooked, you can use less expensive roasts with results as mouthwatering as the more costly...

    Mexican Chicken Chili

    Corn and black beans give this satisfying chili a Mexican flair the whole family will love. Adjust the cayenne if...


    Pork Chops & Acorn Squash

    My husband and I are crazy for the squash we grow in our garden. For a sweet and tangy dish,...


    Rustic Roasted Vegetable Tart

    No one will miss the meat in this appealing tart. The flaky, rustic-style crust holds an assortment of flavorful veggies...


    Butternut Beef Stew

    I tweaked this recipe I found in a magazine to suit my taste for sweet and spicy. I found that...


    Family-Favorite Pasta Sauce

    This hearty Italian-style meat sauce has a sweetness that I really love. It’s the recipe I use for spaghetti, lasagna...


    Apple Meat Loaf

    “This is a little twist on the great meatloaf my mom made when I was a kid,” says Deborah Williams...



    Classic Chicken Noodle Soup

    "After working all day, my husband, Todd, and I enjoy this hearty soup along with crusty rolls and a salad,"...


    Pot Roast for Two

    "A satisfying pot roast dinner doesn't have to feed an army, as this recipe proves," says Judy Armstrong (at left...

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    Candied Yams

    No holiday table is complete without candied yams. With lots of butter and brown sugar, the sweet potato dish is...


    Spicy Mixed Nuts

    Cumin and chili powder give extra oomph to the classic homemade nut mix. It's a smart solution for holiday snacking...


    Sugared Date Balls

    When I was a youngster, Mom always baked these tender old-fashioned cookies dotted with chewy dates and crunchy walnuts. Much...


    Mexican Spaghetti Sauce

    This thick chili-like sauce from Sandi Leonard of Peculiar, Missouri gives spaghetti a southwestern zip.


    Slow-Cooker Pork and Apple Curry

    Here's a gentle curry dish that's sure to please American palates. For fun, try varying the garnish—add a few chopped...


    Sausage and Broccoli Bake

    I make this easy meat and veggie bake often because it provides plenty of delicious leftovers for later. My fiance...

    Onion Cheese Sauce

    This recipe makes enough to use as smooth, mild sauce on a side vegetable like cauliflower, broccoli or brussel sprouts.—Agnes...


    O’Brien Sausage Skillet

    Inspiration hit one night when I was in a time crunch. This was so satisfying and easy to make, many...


    Enchilada Stuffed Shells

    I served this entree to my husband, my sister and my brother-in-law, who is a hard-to-please eater. He said he...


    Traditional Chicken Dumpling Soup

    This soup with light dumplings always brings positive comments. I like to fix it to take to those who are...


    Spicy Creamed Corn

    "One of my family's favorite vegetables is corn, and this quick corn dish is so easy to prepare," assures Nancy...


    Cinnamon Apple Coffee Cake

    Tender apples add nice flavor to my quick, easy cake. This nutty treat was a family favorite served warm after...