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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    Harvest Apple Cider

    2 reviews

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

    Mexican-Inspired Chicken Soup

    84 reviews

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


    Contest-Winning Gingerbread with Lemon Sauce

    6 reviews

    I asked my mother-in-law for this recipe once I learned it's my husband's favorite. Now I bake it whenever he...


    Banana Crepes

    10 reviews

    I like to serve this impressive treat at parties. The pleasant banana-orange flavor makes it wonderful for dinner or brunch....


    Best Ever Chicken Fajita Chowder

    24 reviews

    Warm up weeknights with bowls of this thick, cheesy soup that nicely captures the zippy flavors of the Southwest. —Beverly...

    Thai Chicken Pasta

    38 reviews

    I try to buy fresh chicken when it’s on sale. I cook a big batch in the slow cooker, then...


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    Pizza Noodle Bake

    23 reviews

    Here’s a family-pleasing casserole that comes together in a snap, making it perfect for a weeknight meal. Double the recipe...


    Rolled Buttermilk Biscuits

    31 reviews

    I scribbled down this recipe when our family visited The Farmers' Museum in Cooperstown, New York, many years ago. I...


    Swiss Potato Soup

    21 reviews

    You have a few options when it comes to fixing this soup—it can also be made in the microwave or...


    Shredded French Dip

    40 reviews

    A chuck roast slow-simmered in a beefy broth is delicious when shredded and spooned onto rolls. I serve the cooking...


    Dutch Apple Loaf

    30 reviews

    Being of Dutch descent, I knew I had to try this recipe for a moist, fruity quick bread. It freezes...


    Cheesy Corn Spoon Bread

    20 reviews

    Homey and comforting, this custardlike side dish is a much-requested recipe at potlucks and holiday dinners. The jalapeno adds just...


    No-Fuss Potato Soup

    39 reviews

    For a busy-day supper, my family loves to have big steaming, delicious bowls of this soup, along with fresh bread...

    Slow-Cooked Sauerkraut Soup

    24 reviews

    We live in Lancaster County, which has a rich heritage of German culture. Our dishes often include sauerkraut, potatoes and...


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    Cauliflower au Gratin

    10 reviews

    Count on this dish to make new vegetable converts. Whenever I serve it, people ask me for the recipe. Sometimes...


    Frosted Harvest Cake

    71 reviews

    Craving brownies but want something a little bit different? Indulge in a fall-flavored version topped with a cream cheese frosting....


    French Dip

    53 reviews

    For a sandwich with more pizazz than the traditional French dip, give this recipe a try. The seasonings give the...


    Mom’s Chicken Noodle Soup

    8 reviews

    My mother was a pastor's wife, and she did a lot of cooking for potlucks. This recipe is one she...


    Cinnamon Roll Cake

    Cinnamon roll cake combines soft vanilla butter cake with cinnamon swirls and luscious cream cheese icing. It's the perfect sweet...


    120 Cast-Iron Recipes for Winter

    Winter is the time for your treasured vintage cast-iron skillet to shine. Our cozy recipe collection features cast-iron cooking at...


    Naughty but Nice Cocktail

    The bourbon in this Naughty but Nice cocktail makes it a little naughty, but the ginger syrup, orange juice and...


    Snow Globe Cocktail

    1 review

    Impress your guests at your next holiday party with this easy to make snow globe cocktail.

    Candy Cane Danish

    1 review

    Absolutely everyone will want a slice of this festive, fruit-filled candy cane Danish!


    Peppermint Mocha

    Our peppermint mocha recipe comes together in a snap and is the perfect way to add festivity and cheer to...


    Peppermint Hot Chocolate

    Round out a cozy December evening with two mugs of peppermint hot chocolate.


    Baileys Hot Chocolate

    Rich, velvety chocolate and the smooth sophistication of Irish cream, this Baileys hot chocolate is a true luxury in every...


    Sweet Potato Pancakes

    Sweet potato pancakes are the ultimate upgrade to your breakfast game, giving you fall vibes and sweet flavors. They pack...


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    Apple Fritters

    These old-fashioned apple fritters are full of apples and cinnamon, and are dipped in a simple glaze.