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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    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...


    Catfish Cakes

    These cakes are crispy on the outside and moist and flavorful on the inside—a real treat! I like to serve...


    Cajun Corn Soup

    I found this recipe years ago and substituted Cajun stewed tomatoes for a bolder taste. Now I prepare this dish...


    “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...


    Best Broccoli Soup

    Here's a creamy, comforting broccoli soup. It's a delicious way to eat your vegetables. —Carolyn Weinberg, Custer, Montana


    Baked Chicken Breasts Supreme

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


    Ranch Mac & Cheese

    I came up with the recipe for this creamy and satisfying macaroni and cheese, which has a special twist. My...

    Italian Spaghetti

    Our Italian spaghetti recipe comes together in just 25 minutes and is an excellent option after a very busy day....


    Cook-Ahead Pork Chops

    "I found the recipe for these moist make-ahead pork chops in a magazine years ago and adapted a couple of...


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    Pear Bread Recipe

    This pear bread recipe needs to be at the forefront of your next fall baking affair. It makes two warmly...


    Pepperoni Pizzazz

    I've fixed this hearty main course for buffets, potluck dinners and even for company at my home. Keep the recipe...


    Bavarian Pot Roast

    Since all my grandparents were German, it's no wonder that so many Bavarian recipes have been handed down to me....


    Basque Vegetable Soup

    This is a hearty soup widely served here, especially at the many restaurants specializing in Basque cuisine. It's a nice...


    Grilled Blue Cheese Sandwiches

    Once they try these rich tasty sandwiches, the blue cheese lovers in your family will never request a traditional grilled...


    Crescent Chicken Squares

    Through many years living on a farm, I've collected quite a few recipes using chicken. Family and friends tell me...


    Creole Jambalaya

    Jambalaya is a traditional Louisiana dish, coming from our Spanish and French culture. Rice is the main ingredient, with different...

    French Bread Pizza

    Slices of this hearty french bread pizza are guaranteed to please. I sometimes substitute spaghetti sauce for the pizza sauce,...


    Boiled Ham Dinner

    Boiled ham dinner is a satisfying, stick-to-the-ribs meal that's perfect for big family gatherings.


    Barbecued Beef on Buns

    My mother-in-law gave this recipe to me, and my family loves it. I like to serve it at buffet meals...


    Chicken Salad

    This is a recipe that always seems to be used at our family gatherings. Everyone loves it. Make a batch...


    Asparagus Leek Soup

    This is one of my family's favorite soups. It's so good for you because of all the vegetables, and it's...


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    Apple Crisp

    Every bite of this apple crisp has tart, tender apples and a cinnamon streusel topping. It smells like heaven when...

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    Vegetable Stew

    This comforting, healthy and filling vegetable stew deserves a spot in your recipe rotation. It's easy on the budget and...


    Moroccan Vegetable Chicken Tagine

    Take a trip to Morocco with this rich, exotic dish. A tagine is a North African slow-cooked stew named after...


    Moroccan Apple Beef Stew

    I love the mix of sweet and savory flavors in this hearty stew. It's the perfect blend of adventurous and...


    Moroccan Empanadas

    My family goes for Moroccan flavors, so I make empanada pastries using beef and apricot preserves. It's a flaky hand...


    Moroccan Cauliflower and Almond Soup

    This soup tastes rich and decadent but is really very healthy! Bonus—it is vegan and also makes your house smell...


    Tangerine Chicken Tagine

    My family and friends love foods from around the world, especially Moroccan entrees, so I created this flavorful dish. Cooking...