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 Flan in a Jar

    Spoil yourself or the people you love with these delightful portable custards—a cute and fun take on the Mexican dessert...


    Portobello Mushroom Pizza Cups

    Making stuffed portobellos for guys watching a hockey game was quite an endeavor. I made two dozen for six guys,...


    Broccoli and Carrot Cheese Bake

    A creamy sauce flavored with cheese makes vegetables so much more appealing to my crowd. This holiday side dish will...


    Simple Swedish Meatballs

    When my husband packs these saucy slow-cooked meatballs in his lunch, all his work buddies wish they had their own!...


    Apple & Spice Pork Tenderloin

    My family loves pork tenderloin, so I created this hearty meal. The slightly sweet dish is one of our favorites....


    Cheese Smashed Potatoes

    Who doesn't like mashed potatoes? Try this slimmed-down dish with any entree. —Janet Homes, Surprise, Arizona


    Taco Stew

    The ingredients are simple, but together they make this awesome stew. If you want to a little added crunch, crush...


    Cranberry White Sangria

    I tinkered with the ingredients in this sangria until it was perfect. It's also good with peach, apple or cherry...

    Layered Peppermint Icebox Cake

    Our home economists take four ingredients and turn them into an impressive, no-bake cake. Do-ahead desserts don't get any better!...


    Cheesy Mexican Chicken Alfredo

    I was hosting a baby shower and wanted to serve something everyone would enjoy. I created this recipe on a...


    Easy Slow-Cooker Mac & Cheese

    My sons always say I'm the best mom in the world when I make this creamy mac-and-cheese perfection. Does it...


    Zesty Chicken Soft Tacos

    We’ve made these tacos with corn and flour tortillas, but naan flatbread is our favorite. Set out toppings and let...


    Black-Eyed Peas with Ham

    Here's a regional favorite I grew to love after moving to the South. Serve the dish as a side with...


    Quicker Chicken and Dumplings

    Ready in just 30 minutes, this homey meal relies on convenience items and timesaving drop-style dumplings. It couldn’t be any...


    Lick-the-Bowl-Clean Hummus

    Everyone loves hummus, but I enjoy the garlic and onion types so much that I decided to let them shine...


    Cornbread-Topped Chicken Chili

    After seeing a recipe for a slow cooker chicken potpie, I knew I had to try it. I loved the...


    Chicken Cordon Bleu Stroganoff

    I enjoy beef Stroganoff but wanted a version with chicken. For a French twist, I added ham, Swiss and Dijon....

    Hearty Sausage Soup

    My family loves a big bowl of soup like this one brimming with sausage and veggies. We have it with...


    Mint Lamb Stew

    The lamb here isn’t just tender—it melts in your mouth! This recipe is an adaptation of a stew my mother...


    Ham & Swiss Potato Casserole

    No one will be able to resist the classic trio of ham, Swiss and potatoes in this comforting bake. It...


    Apple-Balsamic Pork Chops & Rice

    Thanks to tangy balsamic vinegar and sweet apples, this one-pot pork chop lets you have a little something special anytime....


    Shrimp Pasta Alfredo

    My son loves any recipe with Alfredo sauce. As a bachelor, shrimp pasta was one of the first recipes he...


    Braised Pork Stew

    Pork tenderloin becomes amazingly tender in this braised stew. It's a fantastic meal for a cold winter night. —Nella Parker,...

    Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup

    I tasted a similar soup at Olive Garden and wanted to see if I could re-create it myself at home....


    Ham and Broccoli Biscuit Bake

    Whenever I cook this creamy dish, I’m on alert to make sure my husband doesn’t nibble before I bring it...


    Spiced Pork Medallions with Bourbon Sauce

    Our tasting panel simply raved over this tender pork with its spicy, sweet sauce. —Kathy Kantrud, Fenton, Michigan


    Creamy Garlic-Lemon Chicken

    I needed an easy way to prepare my family's favorite meal, lemon chicken, and this recipe is it! My entire...


    Pizza Lover’s Casserole

    When you're looking for a surefire crowd-pleaser for a kids' party, it's hard to go wrong with pizza. This dish...


    Parsnip Potato Gratin

    Parsnips don't get much space in the produce section. But their subtle sweetness makes them worth the hunt.—Kerry Dingwall, Ponte...