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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    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...


    Gingerbread Country Church

    3 Reviews

    This gingerbread house is a fun and tasty Christmas craft the whole family will enjoy putting together! —Taste of Home...


    Bacon & Rosemary Chicken

    33 Reviews

    Simple ingredients add up to simply fantastic flavor in this chicken bacon recipe that everyone will rave about. It's likely...


    Roast Chicken with Vegetables

    1 Reviews

    Love a moist and tender chicken but not the mess of actually roasting one? Use an oven cooking bag to...


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    Vegetable Pad Thai

    15 Reviews

    Classic flavors of Thailand abound in this fragrant and flavorful dish featuring peanuts, tofu and noodles. New to tofu? It...


    30-Minute Chicken Noodle Soup

    59 Reviews

    This quick and easy chicken noodle soup recipe is perfect for a cold, wintry day. It is my favorite thing...


    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...


    Hearty Meatless Minestrone

    12 Reviews

    A friend gave me this quick, healthy recipe, and it's oh-so-tasty. It makes a big batch and is great for...

    Tuscan Pork Stew

    20 Reviews

    Tender chunks of pork slowly cook in a nicely seasoned, wine-infused sauce. Add some crushed red pepper flakes to this...


    Festive Cranberry-Topped Cheesecake

    2 Reviews

    When my daughter was 4 months old, my husband and I hosted both of our families for Christmas dinner. I...


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    Wintertime Braised Beef Stew

    47 Reviews

    This easy beef stew is incredibly rich. Since it's even better a day or two later, you may want to...


    Mexican Chicken Chili

    37 Reviews

    Corn and black beans give this satisfying chili a Mexican flair that the whole family will love. Adjust the pepper...


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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...


    Vanilla Almond Hot Cocoa

    18 Reviews

    Treat your family to this comforting, homemade cocoa as you decorate the tree or open holiday gifts. Vanilla and almond...

    Mediterranean Chicken

    16 Reviews

    As special as it is simple to prepare, this flavorful skillet creation is dressed in tomatoes, olives and capers. It’s...


    Crumb-Coated Ranch Chicken

    32 Reviews

    How do you get so much flavor out of a five-ingredient-or-fewer recipe? Ranch dressing is the key! Enjoy this simple...


    Orange Zucchini Muffins

    7 Reviews

    Orange juice and zest infuse these moist muffins with a pleasant citrus flavor. We enjoy them fresh from the oven....


    Land of Enchantment Posole

    16 Reviews

    My family named this spicy soup after our state moniker, “New Mexico, Land of Enchantment.” We usually make it around...


    Veggie Chowder

    49 Reviews

    Packed with potatoes, carrots and corn, this soup is a great healthy dinner choice. It's not too heavy, so it...


    Walnut Zucchini Muffins

    31 Reviews

    Shredded zucchini adds makes these walnutty muffins extra tender. If you have lots of zucchini in summer as many of...