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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    Crispy Onion Chicken

    My family loves chicken, and I'm always trying new ways to prepare it. This golden-brown chicken with its crunchy french-fried...


    Fudgy Peanut Butter Cake

    I clipped this easy peanut butter cake recipe from a newspaper years ago. The house smells fantastic while it's slow...


    Great Grain Burgers

    I've experimented with many combinations of ingredients to make a good meatless burger and this is our favorite. These patties...


    Cornbread Chicken Bake

    To make the most of leftover cornbread, try this hearty main dish casserole. It's moist, delicious and good on any...


    Quick Tomato Soup

    There's nothing like a steamy bowl of classic tomato soup on a cold February day. The addition of sugar puts...


    Shredded French Dip

    A chuck roast slow-simmered in a beefy broth is delicious when shredded and spooned onto rolls. I serve the cooking...


    Dutch Apple Loaf

    Being of Dutch descent, I knew I had to try this recipe for a moist, fruity quick bread. It freezes...


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    Contest-Winning Moist Chocolate Cake

    You don't have to spend a lot of time to serve an elegant and delicious dessert. Just mix up the...

    Baked Custard with Cinnamon

    Mother used to make this comforting baked custard when I was growing up on the farm. It was wonderful after...


    Spicy Beef Vegetable Stew

    This zesty ground beef and vegetable soup is flavorful and fast to fix. It makes a complete meal when served...


    Cheesy Corn Spoon Bread

    Homey and comforting, this custardlike side dish is a much-requested recipe at potlucks and holiday dinners. The jalapeno adds just...


    Comforting Beef Barley Soup

    When the weather outside is nippy, we want a bowl of soup that’s chock-full of beef, barley and veggies. It's...


    Curried Lentil Soup

    Curry gives a different taste sensation to this chili-like soup. It’s delicious with a dollop of sour cream. My family...


    No-Fuss Potato Soup

    For a busy-day supper, my family loves to have big steaming, delicious bowls of this soup, along with fresh bread...


    Slow-Cooked Sauerkraut Soup

    We live in Lancaster County, which has a rich heritage of German culture. Our dishes often include sauerkraut, potatoes and...


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    Contest-Winning Chicken Cacciatore

    My husband and I own and operate a busy farm. There are days when there's just no time left for...


    Cranberry-Apple Nut Crunch

    My mother gave me the recipe for this dessert, which I think is especially pretty and very appropriate for fall....

    Cheeseburger Broccoli Chowder

    I invented this soup accidentally! Actually, it came about when I was new to cooking, and didn't know that "chowder"...


    Ground Beef Barley Soup

    I first tasted this soup when a friend served it to our family one day after church. It's now a...


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    Cauliflower au Gratin

    Count on this dish to make new vegetable converts. Whenever I serve it, people ask me for the recipe. Sometimes...


    Hearty Split Pea Soup

    For a different spin on traditional pea soup, try this split pea soup recipe with corned beef. The flavor is...


    Mushroom Barley Soup

    A few years ago, a friend at work shared the recipe for this wonderful soup. With beef, barley and vegetables,...


    Cheddar Chicken Potpie

    Cheese soup is one of my favorites, but it’s a bit too rich for my husband’s taste. Now I make...

    Frosted Harvest Cake

    Craving brownies but want something a little bit different? Indulge in a fall-flavored version topped with a cream cheese frosting....


    Tomato-French Bread Lasagna

    For a big hearty meal, I make this recipe as a side dish to go with veal cutlets or a...


    Creamy Noodle Casserole

    My husband, Ronald, works long hours and frequently doesn't arrive home until past 7 p.m. This casserole is ideal for...


    French Dip

    For a sandwich with more pizazz than the traditional French dip, give this recipe a try. The seasonings give the...


    Zesty Sloppy Joes

    For a big family gathering, these sandwiches are a hit. I have never served them without getting recipe requests. A...


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    Classic Beef Stew

    This easy beef stew recipe is my favorite. The rich beef gravy helps the hearty flavor of the potatoes and...