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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    30-Minute Chicken Noodle Soup

    This quick and easy chicken noodle soup recipe is perfect for a cold, wintry day. It is my favorite thing...


    Thai Chicken Pasta

    I try to buy fresh chicken when it’s on sale. I cook a big batch in the slow cooker, then...


    Hearty Meatless Minestrone

    A friend gave me this quick, healthy recipe, and it's oh-so-tasty. It makes a big batch and is great for...


    Tuscan Pork Stew

    Tender chunks of pork slowly cook in a nicely seasoned, wine-infused sauce. Add some crushed red pepper flakes to this...


    Festive Cranberry-Topped Cheesecake

    When my daughter was 4 months old, my husband and I hosted both of our families for Christmas dinner. I...


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    Wintertime Braised Beef Stew

    This easy beef stew is incredibly rich. Since it's even better a day or two later, you may want to...


    Mexican Chicken Chili

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


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    Pizza Noodle Bake

    Here’s a family-pleasing casserole that comes together in a snap, making it perfect for a weeknight meal. Double the recipe...

    Vanilla Almond Hot Cocoa

    Treat your family to this comforting, homemade cocoa as you decorate the tree or open holiday gifts. Vanilla and almond...


    Mediterranean Chicken

    As special as it is simple to prepare, this flavorful skillet creation is dressed in tomatoes, olives and capers. It’s...


    Crumb-Coated Ranch Chicken

    How do you get so much flavor out of a five-ingredient-or-fewer recipe? Ranch dressing is the key! Enjoy this simple...


    Orange Zucchini Muffins

    Orange juice and zest infuse these moist muffins with a pleasant citrus flavor. We enjoy them fresh from the oven....


    Land of Enchantment Posole

    My family named this spicy soup after our state moniker, “New Mexico, Land of Enchantment.” We usually make it around...


    Veggie Chowder

    Packed with potatoes, carrots and corn, this soup is a great healthy dinner choice. It's not too heavy, so it...


    Walnut Zucchini Muffins

    Shredded zucchini adds makes these walnutty muffins extra tender. If you have lots of zucchini in summer as many of...


    Makeover Slow-Cooked Mac ‘n’ Cheese

    This recipe is a clear example of comfort food at its finest; it's rich, hearty and extra cheesy. And because...


    Creamy Butternut Soup

    Thick and filling, this soup, topped with chives and a drizzle of sour cream, looks as special as it tastes....

    Zesty Beef Stew

    Preparation couldn't be simpler for this hearty no-fuss stew! I created this dish when I didn't have some of my...


    Cheddar Potato Chowder

    I only made this soup occasionally because the original recipe was quite high in fat. I doctored it up a...


    Spicy Seafood Stew

    The hardest part of this quick and easy recipe is peeling and dicing the potatoes—and you can even do that...


    Chicken Corn Soup with Rivels

    Traditional chicken soup is rich with a dumplinglike soup stretcher called rivels. This healthy recipe is brimming with chicken, vegetables...


    Classic Apple Cranberry Crisp

    For a little old-fashioned goodness, treat your clan to this divine dish that bakes up warm and bubbly. It's great...


    Hearty Rice Dressing

    This satisfying dressing has always been received well at church socials and family reunions. The recipe feeds a crowd—I cut...

    Easy Turkey Noodle Soup

    Rich, homemade taste that’s easy on the budget makes this chunky soup a family favorite. We enjoy it with hot...


    Shrimp and Grits

    For a sweet and spicy meal, I serve shrimp and vegetables in a honey, lemon juice, pepper sauce alongside dressed-up...


    Santa Fe Chili

    This colorful and hearty chili is perfect for heartwarming, holiday get-togethers. My family has been enjoying it for years. —Laura...


    Frosty Caramel Cappuccino

    This frothy iced cappuccino is positively delicious for breakfast, a mid-afternoon snack or an after-dinner dessert. It's also a great...


    Rolled Buttermilk Biscuits

    I scribbled down this recipe when our family visited The Farmers' Museum in Cooperstown, New York, many years ago. I...


    Swiss Potato Soup

    You have a few options when it comes to fixing this soup—it can also be made in the microwave or...