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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    Cranberry Meat Loaf

    Everyone in my family loves this unusual recipe. It's especially fun to serve in the fall and around the holidays.


    Marinated Baked Chicken

    This tender flavorful chicken is one of my mom's specialties. Soy sauce and bottled Italian dressing combine in a mouthwatering...


    Skinny Tortilla Soup

    "Chock-full of healthy ingredients, this tasty soup makes a warming lunch or dinner," Sharon Adams of Columbus, Ohio suggests. "Plus,...


    Healthy Beef Stew

    This is one of the tastiest stews I have ever made. It's hearty and especially good for folks on restricted...


    Winter Squash Soup

    I enjoy trying new recipes and adding different seasonings to enhance the flavor. This is a tasty way to serve...


    Fudgy Peanut Butter Cake

    I clipped this easy peanut butter cake recipe from a newspaper years ago. The house smells fantastic while it's slow...

    Harvest Apple Cider

    I simmer this comforting cider in my slow cooker every fall. —Lesley Geisel, Severna Park, Maryland


    Easy Banana Nut Bread

    A yellow cake mix streamlines assembly of this moist golden bread. I searched a long while for a banana bread...


    Oven Chicken Stew

    I grew up with this entree. It couldn't be easier to prepare, and it turns out delicious every time. -Phyllis...



    Mexican-Inspired Chicken Soup

    This zesty chicken taco soup is loaded with corn and black beans in a mildly spicy red broth. As a...


    Enchilada Chicken Soup

    Canned soups, enchilada sauce and a few other convenience items make this chicken enchilada soup recipe one of my fast...


    Honey Oat Muffins

    "I've made these muffins many times because they taste so good," pens Audrey Carr from Powell, Ohio. "Not only are...


    Baked Lasagna Roll-Ups

    This baked lasagna is far better tasting than any store-bought version. Ham and spinach combine for fabulous flavor. —Delia Kennedy,...


    Shrimp and Grits

    For a sweet and spicy meal, I serve shrimp and vegetables in a honey, lemon juice, pepper sauce alongside dressed-up...

    Beef Brisket on Buns

    With its slightly smoky flavor, this beef turns out tender and delicious every time! Plus, it slices well so it...


    Moist Turkey Burgers

    "Although I've tried a number of turkey burgers, I always thought they were too dry," says Shirlea Ann Roman of...


    Santa Fe Chili

    This colorful and hearty chili is perfect for heartwarming, holiday get-togethers. My family has been enjoying it for years. —Laura...


    Easy Apple Sweet Potato Bake

    I've been cooking since I was 7 years old, and I still get excited when I find a recipe that...


    Beef Enchilada Lasagna Casserole

    “Whenever I make this cheesy layered casserole, my guests rave about it and ask for the recipe. I serve it...


    Swedish Christmas Rice Pudding

    Rice pudding is an old-fashioned dessert that is comforting and delicious. The creamy treat has a mild vanilla flavor.—Karla Larson,...

    Frosty Caramel Cappuccino

    This frothy iced cappuccino is positively delicious for breakfast, a mid-afternoon snack or an after-dinner dessert. It's also a great...


    Alfredo Chicken Lasagna

    This easy recipe is elegant enough for company, writes Bridgette Monaghan from Masonville, Iowa. “I've served it often, and everyone...


    Scalloped Pineapple Side Dish Casserole

    If you like pairing pineapple with your Christmas ham, you’ll love this side dish. It’s also a great choice for...


    String Cheese Stuffed-Crust Pizza

    There's no pizza delivery in our rural community, so I rely on this recipe instead. The edges of the no-fail...


    Sweet and Sour Meatballs with Pineapple

    I often serve these meatballs as an appetizer at parties or over steamed rice as a main entree for dinner.


    Vegetable Soup Meat Loaf

    I found this recipe in a booklet that came with my new Hotpoint stove that my parents purchased in 1950....