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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    No-Bake Cookie Balls

    I go for these quick bites when I'm short on time or don't want to turn on the oven. I...


    Pine Nut-Crusted Tilapia

    This golden brown fish has a tender texture, a nutty coating and a hint of sweet honey. It is fast...


    Chicken with Garlic-Tomato Sauce

    My husband and I made up this recipe as we went along, and we love the way this chicken in...


    Jellied Champagne Dessert

    This refreshing dessert looks just like a glass of bubbling champagne.—Vickie McLaughlin, Kingsport, Tennessee


    Potatoes Romanoff

    These tangy potato cubes, topped with cheddar cheese, can be mixed ahead and refrigerated until you're ready to bake them....


    Steak with Creamy Peppercorn Sauce

    My wife and I both love spicy foods. This steak with peppercorn sauce is one of her favorite dishes. I...


    Herb-Stuffed Red Peppers

    “We love to cook and experiment with new dishes,” writes Brenda Joyner of Pateros, Washington. “We found this recipe online...


    Rubies on Ice

    Ginger and pomegranate are made for each other, and the color of this beverage is tantalizing. If you're looking for...

    Chocolate Pomegranate Candies

    This recipe pairs white and dark chocolate with whole, natural ingredients for an unbelievably delicious treat! These candies are perfect...


    Five-Minute Trifle

    Frozen pound cake, pudding mix and whipped topping make this trifle easy to assemble…and true to its name. Any type...


    Mini Cherry Cheesecakes

    These little cheesecakes make a fun dessert that's just right for cooks who don't have a lot of time for...


    Apricot-Nut White Fudge

    We look forward to this luscious apricot fudge recipe every Christmas. It's easy to make, and it melts in your...


    Cookie Swirl Cobbler

    An extra-rich chocolate chip cookie dough and crescent roll topping provide a tasty twist on a classic cherry cobbler. Serve...


    Mini Chocolate Cakes with Caramelized Bananas

    This was one of my first times spreading my wings with a recipe and trying to go a bit fancy....


    Creamy Parmesan Rice

    This quick and easy side dish can be made with ingredients you probably already have on hand. It's great served...


    Pressure-Cooker Molten Mocha Cake

    When I first made my decadent chocolate cake, my husband's and daughter's expressions said it all. She says it's one...


    Roasted Chicken with Garlic-Sherry Sauce

    This garlic-kissed chicken is delicious, plain or fancy. It's an elegant entree for guests-and my husband and I love its...

    Chocolate and Cherry Stromboli

    This melty, chocolaty spin on stromboli is delicious for both breakfast and dessert. Serve it with a cup of coffee,...


    Red Velvet Peppermint Thumbprints

    Red velvet cookies and cakes are so pretty, but I always wish they had a bigger flavor. I infused these...


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    Raspberry Pistachio Thumbprints

    Thumbprint cookies are a Christmas classic, and I especially like my updated version with pistachios. The rich, buttery bites are...


    Italian Baked Chicken Breasts

    This flavorful baked chicken is tender and juicy. It's perfect served with green beans, Italian bread and your favorite side...


    Pork Chops with Mushroom-Tarragon Sauce

    Nothing says decadent like fresh mushrooms, wine and tarragon. Garlic salt and pepper boost flavor without adding any unwanted calories...


    Godiva Liqueur Brownies

    Santa’s eyes twinkle when he finds this very adult brownie on the cookie tray. With chocolaty liqueur and other spirits,...

    Ginger Beets and Carrots

    I love fresh garden foods, especially ones as hearty as beets and carrots. This is a great way to enjoy...


    Spicy Shrimp & Penne Pasta

    I created this creamy pasta dish when I needed to use up some marinara. Red pepper flakes give it a...


    Mile-High Cranberry Meringue Pie

    Your holiday crowd will be blown away when they see this pie with towering meringue on top. Let it sit...


    Ruby Chicken

    Treat a loved one to this tender chicken topped with plump cranberries and simmered in a spicy orange sauce. I...


    Chambord Cream

    I love serving this for holiday get-togethers because it's festive, easy to make and is a great way to incorporate...


    Whoopie Cookies

    I don’t always have time to make whoopie pies from scratch, so I tweaked a cake mix recipe to create...