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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    Crackled Cranberry Pecan Cookies

    Cranberries, orange and nuts make one of my favorite flavor combinations, and this special drop cookie fits in particularly well...


    Chocolate Candy Cane Martinis

    A peppermint martini is perfect for a fun Christmastime gathering of friends. Crushed candy canes on the rim add festive...


    Gingerbread Cinnamon Rolls

    These cinnamon rolls are sure to please anyone who has a sweet tooth. They're just the thing for a Christmas...


    Italian Chocolate Spice Cookies

    I recently found this old family recipe in my mom’s kitchen. I made a few adjustments to streamline the process,...


    Green Bean and Cauliflower Casserole

    I like to make my own savory cream sauce for the timeless green bean casserole. This time I added another...


    Chipotle Chicken Soup with Cornmeal Dumplings

    I combined two of my favorite recipes and came up with this filling soup that has a Tex-Mex flair. The...


    Old-Fashioned Gingerbread

    My dad always told me that his mother made gingerbread with hot water and that hers was dense and rich...


    Tropical Berry Smoothies

    This fruity, healthy smoothie is a big hit with kids and adults alike because it tastes like a treat and...

    Slow-Cooker Spinach Bean Soup

    This navy bean soup is heartwarming comfort food at its best. It's my signature soup that I make for my...


    Bonnie’s Chili

    This chili is incredibly easy to make, and has a surprising depth of flavor for something that comes together in...


    Aberdeen Beef Pie

    When set in the middle of the table, this hearty beef pie is the center of attention. With chunks of...


    Butternut and Chard Pasta Bake

    This recipe is made for butternut squash lovers, with pureed squash in the sauce and squash pieces in the casserole...


    Spaghetti Squash with Apples, Bacon, and Walnuts

    I've always loved spaghetti squash as an alternative to pasta and enjoy it in the classic marinara style, but I...


    Apple, Butternut and Sausage Dressing

    I'd heard about using squash in dressing, so I combined four things I love into one dish: apples, butternut squash,...


    Slow-Cooker Orange Chicken

    This is a family-friendly recipe that even the kids will like. It's easy to prepare and flavorful enough to share...


    Slow-Cooker Meatball Stew

    This recipe was a lifesaver when I worked full time and needed a dinner that we all would enjoy when...


    Asparagus Tuna Noodle Casserole

    I updated a traditional tuna casserole using fresh asparagus and asparagus soup. This is so different and so delicious. Use...

    Peppered Meat Loaf

    I came up with this easy dinner one day while experimenting in the kitchen. Everyone who tries it, loves it!...


    Easy Slow-Cooker Tamale Dinner

    Here is a quick and easy dinner, which is very satisfying. No need to fool with corn husks here! My...


    Easy Portuguese-Style Bean Soup

    One day I was looking at Portuguese recipes and decided to put together a bean soup that embraced the bright...


    Favorite Beef Roast Dinner

    This is our family's favorite slow-cooked beef roast. My two children love it and always want seconds. I love putting...


    Fiery Sweet Chicken Thighs

    This dish combines my love of spicy Thai food with a sweet, almost barbecue-like sauce. You can't beat the slow-cooker...


    Slow-Cooker Chicken Stroganoff

    This slow-cooker chicken stroganoff takes just a handful of ingredients and a few minutes of your time, but it's still...

    Beefy Minestrone

    This beef minestrone soup recipe is like a meal all in one bowl! It's packed with vegetables, beef and pasta...


    Slow-Cooker Jambalaya Risotto

    I love risotto, but I don't always love the time and stirring it takes to get the creamy goodness. I...


    Spicy Stuffed Banana Peppers

    Banana peppers can be very tricky: Sometimes they are hot and sometimes they are not. If you want to be...


    Slow-Cooker Chipotle Pork Chops

    I love the tender texture of pork chops made in the slow cooker! The flavor of this sauce is similar...


    Ranch Chicken Sliders

    When my grandson was younger, we always joked that nothing could make ranch chicken taste better. Then one day Avery’s...


    Loaded Broccoli-Cheese Potato Chowder

    For anyone who loves baked potatoes or broccoli cheese soup, this is the best of both worlds. If you have...