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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    Pressure-Cooker Chicken Mole

    Chocolate with chicken? If you’re not familiar with mole, don’t be afraid of this versatile Mexican sauce. I love sharing...


    Air-Fryer Raspberry Balsamic Smoked Pork Chops

    Air-fryer pork chops are delicious and so easy to make. My husband loves them. —Lynn Moretti, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin


    Air-Fryer Peppermint Lava Cakes

    It never ceases to amaze to see warm chocolate pudding ooze out of the center of this tender chocolate cake....


    Ginger S’mores

    I’ve spent a few years perfecting this recipe to get the cookie soft and full of flavor and to balance...


    Slow-Cooked Pot Roast Sliders

    This recipe reminds me of my mother’s famous pot roast. Best of all, these are so simple to make. I...


    Country Bacon-Beef Mac and Cheese

    This extra-meaty mac and cheese is easy to make in the slow cooker. Kids love it, and I like that...


    Cranberry and Walnut Pie

    The ladies of the former First Baptist Church of Warrens baked hundreds of cranberry pies and served slices to visitors...


    Tex-Mex Chicken and Rice

    Poultry and pantry basics inspired this deliciously healthy combo. I have a hard time getting my family to eat healthy,...

    Slow-Cooker Spanish Rice

    Here's an economical dish with authentic Tex-Mex flavor. Even the little ones will go for this Spanish rice. —Sharon...


    Teriyaki Beef Roast

    My father and I created this pot roast with a hint of Japanese flair. It will make your taste buds...


    Beef Daube Provencal

    This dish is perfect on cold winter days, especially after we have been out cutting wood or white-tail hunting. If...


    Slow-Cooker Rice Porridge

    We Italians have a soft spot for our rice dishes. Whether it's risotto or rice pudding, it's all good. This...


    Rave Review Chicken Soup

    Nice and warm on a cold winter's day, this hearty chicken soup gets rave reviews from my family and friends....


    English Pub Split Pea Soup

    This family favorite is the same recipe my grandmother used. Now with the magic of the slow cooker, I can...


    Slow-Cooker Chicken Tinga

    Let the crockpot do most of the work for you when you make this delicious, savory slow-cooker chicken tinga. It...


    Slow-Cooked Summer Squash

    We love squash, but I got tired of fixing just plain squash and cheese. I decided to jazz up the...


    Slow-Cooker Pad Thai

    I love pad thai, but I hate standing over a hot stir-fry—especially in summer. This slow-cooker version lets me keep...

    Lamb and White Bean Chili

    I created a fresh take on chili using lamb and Moroccan seasoning with a feta and almond garnish. It was...


    Ancient Grain Beef Stew

    My version of beef stew is comfort food with a healthy twist. I use lentils and red quinoa rather than...


    Slow-Cooker Tater Tot Casserole

    A riff on Minnesota hot dish, slow-cooker Tater Tot casserole is a combination of ground beef and creamy condensed soup...


    Buffalo Wing Potatoes

    I was getting tired of mashed and baked potatoes, so I decided to create something new. This potluck-ready recipe is...


    Chicken and Lentil Chili

    I like to make a simple, hearty slow-cooked recipe at least once a week. You can mix this up the...


    Caramel Pecan Pumpkin Cake

    Use your slow cooker as a cake maker for a seriously yummy dessert that is easy enough for any weekday...

    Turkey & Pork Meatballs

    Treat yourself to homemade meatballs, already simmering in sauce, at the end of a busy day. —Suzanne Wagg, Madison, Maine


    Smoky Peanut Butter Chili

    I eliminated beans from my standard chili recipe and added peanut butter and peanuts just for fun. Wow, was it...


    Ginger-Glazed Lemon Bundt

    Tangy ginger, tart lemon and puckery cranberries make this melt-in-your-mouth cake as crisp—and gorgeous—as autumn. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen


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    Reindeer Cake

    Whether you turn this cake into a reindeer or decorate it with your own creative vision, it’s a three-layer stunner...


    Herbed Tuna and White Bean Salad

    This is a quick and delicious salad that can be made special for guests—or yourself—by grilling fresh tuna steaks instead...


    Texas Chili Fries

    The delicious chili goes together in minutes and then cooks while you run errands. The only way to make it...