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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    Mini Cherry Cheesecakes

    14 reviews

    These little cheesecakes make a fun dessert that's just right for cooks who don't have a lot of time for...


    Pressure-Cooker Ground Beef Stroganoff

    6 reviews

    Instant Pot beef stroganoff is the ultimate comfort food for cold weather. It features tender ground beef in a rich,...


    Meatball Stew

    18 reviews

    Forget the long, slow cooking. This meatball stew can be on the table in well under an hour. It's simple,...


    Perfect Winter Salad

    17 reviews

    A delight to the palate and also just a great-looking dish, this winter salad is easy to make yet complex...


    Grandma’s Spinach Salad

    11 reviews

    This hearty spinach salad with mushrooms is packed with protein and draped in an aromatic celery seed vinaigrette. You can...


    Vegan Jambalaya

    7 reviews

    This flavorful entree won’t leave you hungry since it uses convenient canned beans in place of meat. —Crystal Jo Bruns,...


    Butternut Squash and Carrot Soup

    2 reviews

    I got this golden soup recipe from a friend. Sometimes I add a few slices of red pepper to change...


    Mini Sweet Potato Pies

    My son Levi was only 2 years old when he helped me create this delicious recipe, and it was the...

    Date-Filled Rugelach

    I like to take old recipes and make them my own. They’re so special to my family. Sometimes I roll...


    Chiles Rellenos Breakfast Bake

    4 reviews

    My family loves anything with a Southwestern flavor, so I turned classic chiles rellenos into a breakfast casserole. They became...


    Cranberry Eggnog Muffins

    6 reviews

    No one in my house wants to finish the leftover eggnog or cranberry sauce, so I use those ingredients to...


    Turkey Sausage-Stuffed Acorn Squash

    11 reviews

    Finding healthy recipes the family will eat is a challenge. This elegant squash is one we love, and it works...


    Long John Doughnut

    4 reviews

    Try this homemade long john doughnut recipe. These long john doughnuts taste as if they were just purchased from your...


    Tuna-Filled Shells

    7 reviews

    Hot tuna's a hit when you mix it with sizable pasta shells and a cheesy sauce. Dill also complements the...


    Butternut Squash Cake Roll

    13 reviews

    Elizabeth Nelson of Manning, North Dakota is sweet on squash! Her pretty dessert is perfect for an autumn special occasion.


    Zippy Bean Stew

    4 reviews

    This bean stew is a staple for my co-workers and me once the weather turns cool. Although this is a...


    Baked Apple Oatmeal

    10 reviews

    I've tried a number of different types of fruit for this recipe, but apple seems to be my family's favorite....

    French Onion Shepherd’s Pie

    7 reviews

    This hearty casserole has all of the rich flavor of the French onion soup my family loves. The combination of...


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    Eggplant Parmesan

    41 reviews

    A cozy recipe for when winter's chill sets in, our eggplant Parmesan recipe gets Nonna's nod of approval.


    Banana Oatmeal

    16 reviews

    Oatmeal is a favorite breakfast food because it's quick, easy and filling. This banana oatmeal with brown sugar, honey and...


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    Baked Butternut Squash

    9 reviews

    Keep reading for how to make the best baked butternut squash. It comes out tender and caramelized to perfection.


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    Chili con Carne

    24 reviews

    Chili con carne tastes great right out of the pot, but it will taste even better the next day. Make...


    Sesame Chicken Stir-Fry

    2 reviews

    "When our children were little, my husband frequently worked late," recalls Michelle McWilliams of Fort Lupton, Colorado. "This eye-catching stir-fry...

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    Springtime Beignets & Berries

    2 reviews

    I've always loved beignets, but never thought I could make them myself. Turns out they're easy! Sometimes I'll even make...


    Turkey Sloppy Joes

    12 reviews

    These turkey sloppy joes take the classic comfort food in a bun and tweak it, swapping the ground beef for...


    Tater Tot Taco Salad

    5 reviews

    "Since I love potatoes and my husband and I both enjoy the flavor of tacos, this fun dish is a...


    Best Chicken ‘n’ Biscuits

    18 reviews

    Classic Southern comfort food at its best: buttery biscuits topped with creamy chicken and veggies. Easy to prepare with ready-made...


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    Chicken Potpie Soup

    54 reviews

    Rich and creamy chicken potpie soup is a fun variation of the old-fashioned favorite, plus it cooks up in about...


    Carne Adovada Sopes

    3 reviews

    I call this "dude food," as my husband and son would eat this weekly. The tender pork is great. —Johnna...