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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    Chicken Cassoulet Soup

    6 reviews

    After my sister spent a year in France as an au pair, I created this lighter, easier version of traditional...


    Holiday Potato Bake

    1 review

    I have made this at Thanksgiving and Christmas for the past several years. My family requests this dish all the...


    Turkey Sausage and Lentil Soup

    1 review

    This recipe was given to me by my son, Chris, and we have it several times during the winter months....


    Tex-Mex Bean Bake with Cornbread Topping

    2 reviews

    I frequently cooked this dish when I was on the cross-country team in college. We loved this veggie-packed bake so...


    Beer Cheese Potato Soup

    5 reviews

    Rib-sticking, hearty beer cheese potato soup is the ultimate comfort food. Here's an easy, top-rated recipe for making it at...


    Pizza Tater Tot Casserole

    4 reviews

    For a new spin on a classic casserole, try my easy version. For a fun twist, just add your family’s...


    Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Rice Casserole

    14 reviews

    Gravy, chicken soup and sour cream make this hearty chicken mushroom rice casserole one you’ll want to curl up with....


    Italian Sausage Pizza Soup

    4 reviews

    My mom’s friend shared this recipe with her more than 50 years ago. I've tweaked it over the years, and...

    Sausage and Mushroom Cornbread Dressing

    1 review

    I learned about corn bread dressing while living in the south for a few years. I decided to combine it...


    Pork Stew

    9 reviews

    Sweet prunes and briny olives mellow as they melt into this comforting pork stew. The really nice part? The slow...


    Peanut Butter Pretzel Bars

    11 reviews

    My secret to these rich no-bake bites? Pretzels in the crust. They add a salty crunch to the classic peanut...


    Pastry-Topped Turkey Casserole

    1 review

    My friends tell me this is the best potpie they've ever had. Hearty and full-flavored, my comforting classic never lets...


    Cilantro-Topped Salmon

    2 reviews

    This cilantro lime salmon has been a favorite with everyone who's tried it. A bright and fresh cilantro-lime sauce complements...


    Pesto Halibut

    6 reviews

    The mildness of halibut contrasts perfectly with the robust flavor of pesto in this recipe. It takes only minutes to...


    Apple Dutch Baby

    8 reviews

    This dish has been a longtime family favorite for Christmas morning. It is light, airy, and filled with eggs and...


    Ole Polenta Casserole

    7 reviews

    With plenty of ground beef and cheese, this layered bake goes over big on the dinner table. Adjust the amount...


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    Turkey Cutlets with Pan Gravy

    15 reviews

    These turkey cutlets are full of flavor and very easy to cook. If you've never made gravy before, this is...

    Spicy Breakfast Lasagna

    3 reviews

    It's fun to cook something new for family and friends—especially when it gets rave reviews. When I took this dish...


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    Never-Fail Scalloped Potatoes

    137 reviews

    This rich, cheesy take on scalloped potatoes is deceptively simple to make. It comes together in just 25 minutes and...


    Beef in Mushroom Gravy

    25 reviews

    Reports Margery Bryan of Royal City, Washington, "This is one of the best and easiest meals I've ever made. It...


    Steak Roll-Ups

    7 reviews

    My family tells me these hearty stuffed beef rolls with creamy sauce "taste like home". They're attractive enough to serve...


    Spicy Mixed Nuts

    5 reviews

    Cumin and chili powder give extra oomph to the classic homemade nut mix. It's a smart solution for holiday snacking...


    Egg White Frittata

    3 reviews

    "This egg dish is very satisfying and nutritious, too," writes Linda LaPresle of Glendora, California. "Whether I serve it for...

    Shrimp and Rice Casserole

    20 reviews

    With a creamy sauce, and lots of fresh mushrooms, pepper and onion, shrimp and rice casserole is a light-yet-cozy dinner.


    Meaty Spaghetti Sauce

    16 reviews

    My homemade spaghetti sauce got rave reviews, but it was so time-consuming to make on the stovetop. My family loves...


    Overnight Sausage and Grits

    1 review

    This recipe is so appealing because you can make it the night before and then pop it into the oven...


    Catfish Cakes

    5 reviews

    These cakes are crispy on the outside and moist and flavorful on the inside—a real treat! I like to serve...


    Fiesta Chicken

    13 reviews

    Chili powder and picante sauce add just the right dash to this hearty main dish. It's a snap to assemble...


    Roasted Butternut Squash Bread

    3 reviews

    Butternut squash is so versatile, I use it to make a sweet and savory bread that’s fabulous for breakfast, snacking...