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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    Turmeric Water

    3 reviews

    Keep a stash of this zingy chilled turmeric water in the fridge. Infused with tart lemon and peppery ginger, this...


    Chicken and Andouille Gumbo

    23 reviews

    Chicken and andouille gumbo is a hearty one-pot-meal that's packed with bold flavor. It's the perfect dish for dinner parties, holidays...


    Hamburger Mac and Cheese

    7 reviews

    Rich in protein, veggies and flavor, this hamburger mac and cheese is a recipe your family will love—and you won't...


    Pressure-Cooker Cherry & Spice Rice Pudding

    2 reviews

    I live in Traverse City, which calls itself the cherry capital of the world. What better way to celebrate our...


    Shrimp-Stuffed Poblano Peppers

    11 reviews

    Give your night a Tex-Mex kick with the mild heat and creamy, cheesy filling of shrimp-stuffed poblano peppers.


    Traditional Shepherd’s Pie

    37 reviews

    Nothing hits the spot quite like a traditional shepherd's pie recipe when you're needing some good old-fashioned comfort food.


    Butternut Turkey Soup

    3 reviews

    Although chock-full of lots of nutritious vegetables and turkey, this soup is also light on calories. —Denise LaRoche, Hudson, New...


    Garden Vegetable & Herb Soup

    I submitted this recipe to a local newspaper and won first prize. I make this hearty soup whenever my family...

    Pumpkin Bisque

    25 reviews

    When the weather turns cold, this rich, silky-smooth pumpkin bisque will warm you from the inside out. It's quick and...


    Hearty Vegetarian Chili

    7 reviews

    Rich and flavorful, this chili is absolutely packed with fun veggies like mushrooms, beans and sun-dried tomatoes. It's so filling,...


    Hazelnut Hot Chocolate

    1 review

    Vanilla beans and a hazelnut liqueur like Frangelico lend a sophisticated flavor to this hot chocolate. With such rich taste,...


    Kahlua Fudge

    19 reviews

    This five-ingredient recipe makes serving up treats easy and scrumptious. —Laura Hanks, Harleysville, Pennsylvania


    Vegetarian White Bean Soup

    8 reviews

    The home economists in our Test Kitchen simmered up this fresh-tasting meatless soup. Hearty with two kinds of beans, it...


    Tuna Wrap

    7 reviews

    Loaded with the best tuna salad and fresh, colorful, crunchy vegetables, this heart-healthy tuna wrap is perfect for lunch or...


    Slow-Cooker Spicy Pork Chili

    12 reviews

    This hearty and flavorful crock pot pork chili is a set-it-and-forget-it weeknight hero.


    Turkey Lo Mein

    11 reviews

    "I substituted turkey for pork in this classic Chinese recipe," reports Leigh Lundy of York, Nebraska. "It was a hit...


    Amish Apple Scrapple

    3 reviews

    The aroma of this when it's cooking at breakfast time takes me back to my days growing up in Pennsylvania....

    Slow-Cooked Cabbage Rolls

    14 reviews

    The slow cooker is the go-to solution when weeknights become so busy that finding time to eat dinner, let alone...


    Honey Balsamic Chicken

    21 reviews

    This balsamic chicken is a recipe I adapted from a cookbook that featured quick and easy recipes. I adjusted the...


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    Jambalaya

    164 reviews

    This low-effort slow-cooker jambalaya recipe features chicken, shrimp, and andouille sausage, various vegetables, bold flavors and plenty of spice. It's...


    Big Red Soup

    8 reviews

    We're Nebraska Cornhusker football fans, and on the days when the "Big Red" team is playing, I make up a...


    Gingerbread Blossoms

    3 reviews

    These soft and chewy gingerbread blossoms, aka gingerbread kisses, will be the first treat to disappear at your next holiday...


    Sour Cream Chicken

    29 reviews

    Sour cream chicken has a delightful blend of flavors and textures. The tender, juicy chicken is coated in a creamy,...

    Sesame Shrimp

    2 reviews

    Sesame shrimp comes together in a snap, thanks to a quick marinade. Serve it over a bed of fluffy white...


    Gumdrop Cookies

    11 reviews

    These fun cookies are chock-full of chewy gumdrops. I use red and green ones at Christmas, black and orange for...


    Gumbo in a Jiffy

    10 reviews

    This is a yummy dish. My husband loves the kick that the sausage gives this quick gumbo, and it’s such...


    Creamy Lentils with Kale Artichoke Saute

    5 reviews

    I've been trying to eat more meatless meals, so I experimented with this hearty saute and served it over brown...


    Mini Pumpkin Spice Trifles

    1 review

    These miniature trifles are so fun for fall holiday parties! The assembly takes a little longer than making one big...


    Saucy Chicken Thighs

    35 reviews

    Everyone raves about how sweet the sauce is for these slow-cooked chicken thighs. They’re such a breeze because they simmer...