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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    Pecan Tarts

    When you need a dessert to feed a crowd, mini pecan tarts are the perfect go-to. It’s hard to resist...


    Orange Buttermilk Salad

    For a deliciously creamy treat, I make this gelatin salad. It is so easy to whip up and I always...


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    New World Stuffed Cabbage

    European immigrants brought their favorite stuffed cabbage recipes to the New World in the late 19th century. Here's my take...


    Maple-Glazed Ribs

    I love maple syrup and so does my family, so I gave this recipe a try. It's well worth the...



    Kodiak Casserole

    Because it packs a little kick and has an interesting and tasty mix of ingredients, this is the perfect potluck...


    Inside-Out Stuffed Peppers

    If you're craving stuffed bell peppers but short on time, this stuffed pepper casserole brings together all the beloved flavors...

    Homemade Individual Meat Loaves

    I've made this hearty entree many times over the years, and it's always so good. Plus, these single-serving loaves bake...

    Homemade Pudding Mix

    "Whole milk and butter give this delicious pudding its rich creamy flavor," explains Gayle Becker of Mt. Clemens, Michigan. "For...


    Herbed Rice Pilaf

    Combine toasted rice, a few pantry staples and fresh herbs for a flavor-packed herbed rice pilaf.


    Ham Loaves

    This is a great recipe if your family enjoys meatloaf. The brown sugar mixture makes it so tasty.—Carol Van Sickle,...


    Farmhouse Pork and Apple Pie

    I've always loved pork and apples together, and this recipe combines them nicely to create a comforting main dish. It...


    Easy Light Pancakes

    Our house is often filled with our kids' friends, and they always seem to be hungry. There are seldom any...



    Cranberry-Almond Apple Pie

    My grandmother made this treat every year for Christmas. It’s much better than everyday apple pie. The recipe is a...


    Cran-Raspberry Pie

    Jewel-toned fruits team up to pack this pretty pie with festive flavor. The recipe is one that our four grown...


    Cozy Hot Chocolate

    Steaming mugs of these smooth beverages are a nice anytime treat with my husband, Ken.—Marie Hattrup, Sonoma, California

    Country White Bread

    This country white bread is wonderful for making sandwiches or French toast, and it's quite delicious even on its own.


    Chicken Broccoli Casserole

    Broccoli is a popular vegetable in our home. This is one dish that always gets rave reviews. Serve it for...


    Chicken and Rice Dinner

    The chicken in this recipe bakes up to a beautiful golden brown while the moist rice is packed with flavor....


    Celery Seed Bread

    This quick, easy bread is a family favorite with just about any Italian meal.—Norma Erne, Albuquerque, New Mexico


    Catfish with Lemon/Butter Sauce

    I created this recipe for a catfish cooking contest by modifying a recipe for shrimp and spaghetti, which I also...


    Brown Sugar Icebox Cookies

    My daughters and I have been fairly successful competitors at county fairs and baking contests for years. This is one...

    “Broccomole” Dip

    For a snack that's very much like guacamole but without the avocados, which are high in fat, try this dip....


    Broccoli-Pasta Side Dish

    I love to fix new recipes for my husband, Robert, and our children. With garlic and cheese, this broccoli pasta...


    Barbecued Beef Short Ribs

    For a real straight-from-the-chuckwagon beef meal, you can't rope a better recipe than this! This is the recipe I rely...


    Baked Chicken Breasts Supreme

    Perfect for a busy day, this saucy main dish can be prepared a day ahead and baked before serving. My...


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    Bourbon Balls

    Looking for a tasty no-bake dessert? This recipe for bourbon balls brings together the flavors of bourbon, pecans and dark...


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    Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls

    If you ever wished you could have red velvet cake for breakfast, now you can, thanks to these vanilla-iced red...