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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    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...


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    Santa Claus Cookies

    Make these charming and festive Santa Claus cookies once, and they'll become a yearly Christmas tradition in your home. And...


    Cheesy Texas Toast

    My husband and I love garlic bread, but it's such a waste for just the two of us, so 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...


    Apple Mallow Salad

    I enjoy picking fresh apples at local orchards, and using both red and green apples makes this a festive-looking salad...


    Homemade Jambalaya

    I first tasted this dish at a church potluck. I got the original recipe from my daughter's godfather and adapted...

    Pork Meatballs

    If you’re used to pork meatballs baked in the oven, you’ll find this version a refreshing twist on the original....


    Pepperoni Bread

    Our contest-winning pepperoni bread recipe begins with frozen bread dough, so there's no need to make your own dough. Simply...


    Creamy Lasagna Casserole

    Satisfy your gang with this casserole sent in by Shelly Korell. The Eaton, Colorado reader whips up a rich combination...


    Sunday Chops and Stuffing

    My family likes to make these chops for Sunday dinner. The recipe lets us spend more time having fun together...


    Beef Broccoli Supper

    "When I put together a cookbook for our family reunion, my sister submitted this recipe," recalls Nita Graffis of Dove...


    Slow Cooker Mushroom Potatoes

    This versatile side dish jazzes up sliced potatoes with mushrooms, onions, canned soup and cheese. Its comforting flavor makes it...