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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    Beer-Braised Stew

    10 Reviews

    Guests will take one bite of this savory stew and immediately know something is different. And they'll never guess the...


    Cold-Day Chicken Noodle Soup

    17 Reviews

    When I was sick, my mom would make me this heartwarming chicken noodle soup. It was soothing when I had...


    Easy Slow-Cooker Mac & Cheese

    59 Reviews

    My sons always say I'm the best mom in the world when I make this creamy mac-and-cheese perfection. Does it...


    Zesty Chicken Soft Tacos

    5 Reviews

    We’ve made these tacos with corn and flour tortillas, but naan flatbread is our favorite. Set out toppings and let...


    Whole Wheat Pasta Bake

    6 Reviews

    With a casserole this rich and saucy, it’s tempting to skip the crunchy topping and dip a fork straight into...


    Hearty Chicken & Wild Rice Soup

    16 Reviews

    Garlic and herb cream cheese adds subtle notes of flavor to this creamy, hearty soup. On a chilly day, it's...


    Mozzarella Mashed Potato Remix

    2 Reviews

    Here's a yummy way to finish off extra mashed potatoes. The gooey cheese, creamy potatoes and golden crust blend perfectly...


    Tortellini & Chicken Caesar Salad

    12 Reviews

    My family loved this pasta salad right from the start, so these days I serve it a lot. When grilling...

    Peppermint Cheesecake on a Stick

    Surprise guests with a fun holiday treat—dipped cheesecake wedges you can eat without a fork. Whenever my son has one,...


    Carrot-Cranberry Spice Cake

    3 Reviews

    I love carrot cake and those made with cranberries. Using leftover cranberry sauce, I add carrots to make one marvelous...


    Easy Pork Posole

    3 Reviews

    Looking for a meal in a bowl? Sit down to a Mexican classic full of cubed pork, sliced sausage, hominy...


    Saucy BBQ Chicken Thighs

    4 Reviews

    Barbecued chicken gets a makeover in this recipe. The combination of ingredients makes for a mellow flavor that tastes more...


    Cheesy Spinach-Stuffed Shells

    7 Reviews

    This is my own personal recipe. I'm very proud of it because I am still a beginner cook and it...


    Beefy Cabbage Bean Stew

    8 Reviews

    While on one of our small group quilting retreats, one of my friends made this wonderful recipe for dinner. We...


    Raisin Nut Oatmeal

    21 Reviews

    There’s no better feeling than waking up to a hot, ready-to-eat breakfast. The oats, fruit and spices in this homey...


    Pork Tenderloin with Cran-Apple Sauerkraut

    1 Reviews

    I love all the ingredients in this recipe because together they're perfect for Oktoberfest, a fun festival during my favorite...


    Fresh Corn & Potato Chowder

    10 Reviews

    This soup was one of my favorites as a child in upstate New York, and I still love it today....

    Best Ever Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

    14 Reviews

    You can use your imagination to come up with other fillings, such as chives, a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese or...


    Satisfying Tomato Soup

    20 Reviews

    After craving tomato soup, I decided to make my own. My sister Joan likes it chunky-style, so she doesn't puree....


    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...


    Quicker Chicken and Dumplings

    17 Reviews

    Ready in just 30 minutes, this homey meal relies on convenience items and timesaving drop-style dumplings. It couldn’t be any...


    Broccoli and Carrot Cheese Bake

    1 Reviews

    A creamy sauce flavored with cheese makes vegetables so much more appealing to my crowd. This holiday side dish will...


    Swedish Gingerbread Cookies

    5 Reviews

    Making Swedish pepparkakor—or gingerbread cookies—is a holiday tradition in our family. I entered these at the Iowa State Fair and...

    Thai Chicken Peanut Noodles

    55 Reviews

    My husband loves the spicy flavors in these Thai chicken noodles and often breaks out the chopsticks for a more...


    Cheese Smashed Potatoes

    9 Reviews

    Who doesn't like mashed potatoes? Try this slimmed-down dish with any entree. —Janet Homes, Surprise, Arizona


    Apple-Balsamic Pork Chops & Rice

    7 Reviews

    Thanks to tangy balsamic vinegar and sweet apples, this one-pot pork chop lets you have a little something special anytime....


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    Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup

    46 Reviews

    I tasted a similar soup at Olive Garden and wanted to see if I could re-create it myself at home....


    Spiced Pork Medallions with Bourbon Sauce

    21 Reviews

    Our tasting panel simply raved over this tender pork with its spicy, sweet sauce. —Kathy Kantrud, Fenton, Michigan


    Chewy Honey Granola Bars

    12 Reviews

    There's sweetness from the honey, chewiness from the raisins, hints of chocolate and cinnamon, and a bit of crunch. To...