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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    Greens with Hot Bacon Dressing

    Growing up in a German community, I ate this salad often. It's an old traditional dish—I recall my grandmother talking...


    Poppy Seed Cheese Bread

    This easy-to-make bread goes well with a salad luncheon or a casserole dinner. But I especially like to serve it...


    Creamed Sweet Peas

    Mom's garden in the '40s provided us with many delicious vegetables, but her sweet peas were the best. She would...


    Chicken with Cranberries

    When cranberries are in season, I like to stock the freezer so I can serve this dish year-round. The sauce's...


    Beef ‘n’ Biscuit Bake

    This recipe is quick, easy and satisfying. With its beef and corn combo, it's cozy cuisine at its best! —Erin...


    Homemade Honey Poppy Seed Dressing

    This recipe is a great favorite at our house. We use it on all of our garden salads because it...


    Orange-Glazed Sponge Cake

    I can't remember the origin of this recipe, but I use it often. It's easy to prepare and makes a...


    Hungarian Lamb Stew

    A sheepherder's fair is held every July in Powder River, Wyoming, and one of the events is a lamb/mutton stew...

    Skillet Lasagna

    My husband loves this dish. It's easy, and helps promote the milk, cheese and beef products we produce on our...


    Barbecue Pork Chops in the Oven

    Want a weeknight win? Smother some pork chops in an almost-instant homemade barbecue sauce and let your oven do the...


    Brunch Egg Casserole

    There aren't many foods that do a better job of combining two meals - in this case, breakfast and lunch...


    Orange Tea

    My children always appreciated a hot cup of this beverage after walking home from school. The tea is refreshing and...


    Steak and Onion Pie

    This hearty main dish has been a family favorite for at least 30 years. Our three sons are now grown...


    Basic Black Walnut Pie

    Black walnuts are abundant here in the Ozarks. My aunt gave me this walnut pie and I think it's one...


    Oatmeal Loaf

    I was raised on homemade bread, and this recipe couldn't be easier or more satisfying. Sometimes I'll add raisins and...


    Chicken and Wild Rice Bake

    My chicken and rice bake is a lovely example of midwestern cuisine. The dish is ideal for hosting parties because...


    Gingerbread Scones

    These moist scones' gingerbread flavor make them just right for serving around Christmastime. They are a scrumptious treat with tea...

    Cranberry Relish

    This zesty, easy-to-make cranberry relish recipe belongs on your Thanksgiving table.


    Whipped Squash

    This is an excellent way to serve one of the season's most delicious vegetables—butternut squash. Its rich flavor and golden...


    Chicken Cordon Bleu

    The addition of bacon in this version of cordon bleu makes it one of my favorite comforting recipes. I've made...


    White Velvet Cutouts

    We make and decorate these cutouts for different holidays and give lots of them as gifts. Last year, we baked...


    Crockpot Apple Cider

    With crockpot apple cider, there's no such thing as last-minute prep. When you're expecting guests, just load the slow cooker...


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    Homemade Eggnog

    Is there any drink more Christmassy? We spill our top tips and tricks with our best-ever homemade eggnog recipe.

    Chocolate Pudding Mix

    By keeping a batch of this mix on hand, I can easily make pudding just for myself. Plus, it's relatively...


    Quick Apricot Glazed Chicken

    With my husband's dietary restrictions, I feel as if I'm cooking "low everything". He likes good food, so I try...


    Green Pepper Steak

    For a delicious, fast meal, try this flavorful beef dinner loaded with tomatoes and peppers. What a perfect recipe to...


    Hominy

    A Southwestern staple corn dish, hominy pairs well with your favorite Mexican and Tex-Mex dishes. This recipe for hominy adds...


    Pork Chops O’Brien

    I like to make this recipe for small holiday gatherings, especially when folks are tired of ham and turkey. It's...


    Southern Pralines

    This recipe is truly southern, and it's been a family favorite for years. I've packed many a Christmas tin with...