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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    Bacon-Beef Barley Soup

    11 Reviews

    Here’s a robust dish that’s perfect for hungry teenagers! Served over creamy mashed potatoes, this quick, comforting soup really hits...


    Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal

    3 Reviews

    The classic flavors of peanut butter and bananas come together in this yummy oatmeal. It’s a healthy recipe that fits...


    Slow-Cooked Curry Chicken

    17 Reviews

    Our three children love the spicy flavors found in this Crock-Pot chicken curry. Add more or less curry depending on...


    Weeknight Chicken Chop Suey

    5 Reviews

    If you'd like a little extra crunch with this colorful chop suey, serve with chow mein noddles. —George Utley, South...


    Herbed Seafood Casserole

    4 Reviews

    When I wanted a seafood dish for my annual Christmas Eve buffet, my friend gave me a wonderful recipe. This...


    Dijon-Honey Pork Chops

    5 Reviews

    Lemon-pepper is our seasoning of choice for these chops. With the honey-orange Dijon sauce, there’s no need to pass the...


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    Smashed Potatoes

    8 Reviews

    I wouldn't dream of making my favorite chicken recipe without making these potatoes, too. —Jennifer Shaw of Dorchester, Massachusetts.


    Spicy Buffalo Chicken Wraps

    7 Reviews

    This recipe has a real kick, and it's one of my husband’s favorites. Ready in a flash, it's easily doubled...

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    Slow-Cooker Hot Fudge Cake

    56 Reviews

    A cake baked in a slow cooker may seem unusual, but after-dinner smiles prove how tasty it is. Sometimes, for...


    Quick Beef Vegetable Soup

    25 Reviews

    At the end of a long day, you want to put something quick, warm and substantial on the table for...


    Cashew Chicken with Bok Choy

    5 Reviews

    With bok choy and red pepper, this light and lively entree is not only colorful but delicious as well. Your...


    Hearty Beef Veggie Soup

    5 Reviews

    Here's a slow-cooked meal-in-one just perfect for chilly winter nights. It's nice to come home to a hearty soup that's...


    Sausage-Stuffed Shells

    3 Reviews

    I wanted to make manicotti one day but was out of the noodles. So I came up with this recipe,...


    Steak-n-Vegetable Soup

    1 Reviews

    This weeknight steak soup packs rich flavor into a light broth. My family loves the blend of southwestern flavors. —Rebecca...



    Gingersnaps

    1 Reviews

    Friends and neighbors look for these old-time cookies on the goody trays I make for them every holiday. They're irresistible...


    Easy Sweet-and-Sour Meatballs

    5 Reviews

    The already prepared meatballs make this a very easy and quick supper. You can use your own homemade meatballs or...

    Three-Cheese Kielbasa Bake

    9 Reviews

    My aunt originally made this hearty casserole for family gatherings, and now I enjoy fixing it for my family any...


    Easy Apple Sweet Potato Bake

    2 Reviews

    I've been cooking since I was 7 years old, and I still get excited when I find a recipe that...


    Swedish Christmas Rice Pudding

    5 Reviews

    Rice pudding is an old-fashioned dessert that is comforting and delicious. The creamy treat has a mild vanilla flavor.—Karla Larson,...


    Contest-Winning Strawberry Pretzel Dessert

    I love the sweet-salty flavor of this pretty, layered dessert. Sliced strawberries and gelatin top a smooth cream cheese filling...


    Caramel Ice Cream Sauce

    2 Reviews

    I love stirring up this delightful caramel ice cream topping on the stovetop. With its smooth texture and yummy taste...


    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

    83 Reviews

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


    Enchilada Chicken Soup

    32 Reviews

    Canned soups, enchilada sauce and a few other convenience items make this chicken enchilada soup recipe one of my fast...


    Cheesy Hash Brown Bake

    30 Reviews

    These cheesy hash browns were so popular at the morning meetings of our Mothers of Preschoolers group that we published...


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    Tuna Noodle Casserole

    23 Reviews

    Families are sure to love the creamy texture and comforting taste of this traditional tuna casserole that goes together in...


    Favorite Hot Chocolate

    10 Reviews

    You need just a few basic ingredients to stir up this spirit-warming sipper. The comforting beverage is smooth and not...


    Sugared Date Balls

    4 Reviews

    When I was a youngster, Mom always baked these tender old-fashioned cookies dotted with chewy dates and crunchy walnuts. Much...