Biscochitos are crisp, shortbread-like cookies with a wonderful anise and cinnamon flavor, a traditional New Mexico pastry. Bobby discovers this recipe after...
Winter recipes
A fruitcake infused with alcohol is traditionally baked for Christmas and other winter holidays. The best thing about it, besides the taste, is that you don't have to wait until the last minute. You can bake a fruitcake...
With this recipe, you'll learn how to make a delicious and juicy basic meatloaf using minimal ingredients. It's made with just ground beef, onions and bell peppers for juiciness, an egg,...
Cod fillet is grilled in the oven, resulting in a tender and juicy interior with a crisp, golden crust. All without the added fat. Before grilling, brush the fish with spicy mayonnaise...
Carpaccio is an Italian restaurant dish made from raw beef that will make a delicious treat for your table. Carpaccio is made from fresh, tender beef tenderloin, sliced into the thinnest...
This white bean soup is nutritious, warming, delicious, and aromatic, with hints of spice and smoky flavor from the smoked pork. The white beans are first soaked, and...
Coquito is a Puerto Rican cocktail typically enjoyed at Christmas. Its name translates from Spanish as "little coconut," but once you try it, you'll realize that coconut is anything but...
To prepare this dish, you'll need thick cutlets of bone-in pork loin. Cut a pocket into the side of each cutlet and fill it with a fried mixture of onion, breadcrumbs, egg, and...
This English pie with dried fruit filling is traditionally made for Christmas, but it is so wonderful and aromatic that it can be baked for other holidays, or even for no special occasion, just for tea.
This classic chicken soup is so flavorful and rich, it feels like it's been simmering for hours, but it actually doesn't take long to make. All you need for a rich flavor is...
Sticky date pudding is an English dessert made from a soft cake baked with date puree. The dates impart a wonderful caramel flavor to the pudding, and when combined with the figs,...
Transform simple saltine crackers into an extraordinary snack everyone will love. Saltine crackers are topped with melted butter and brown sugar caramel, and while it's hot, topped with...
Cabbage and beets are the most readily available ingredients for a healthy, vitamin-rich winter salad. It's made with only fresh vegetables: red cabbage, beets, carrots, and red onions.
This vegetarian carpaccio will captivate everyone with its combination of exquisite flavors. Instead of the traditional beef used in this appetizer, fresh mushrooms are used. They are sliced...
Delicious gifts in a jar
Surprise your friends with a homemade gift: a jar of mixed ingredients for a delicious treat.
10 Winter Food Recipes to Pair with Wine
These comforting, hearty dishes pair perfectly with a glass of wine, and many are even prepared with wine.
5 Pie Recipes for Lunch
These hearty, savory pies from our chefs are the perfect treat for a cold winter day.
5 Winter Desserts from Your Pantry
A simple dessert can be made with ingredients you likely have in your kitchen.
10 Winter Desserts That Take Less Than an Hour to Make
A weekday dinner doesn't have to end with a store-bought dessert. These winter treats from chefs can be made in less than an hour.
A huge pan of Spanish paella in the center of the table is the perfect treat for a large, intimate gathering. In addition to rice, this paella includes andouille sausage, seared chicken breast,...
Recipe of the Day: What to Cook in February
We offer the best February recipes from chefs for every day of the week.
When the Fridge is Empty: Winter Meals from the Pantry
These chef-inspired recipes are based on non-perishable ingredients you have in your kitchen cupboard—perfect for snow days and those times when you have
Warming Winter Soups and Stews Recipes
Nothing beats the cold like a cozy soup or stew. Here you'll find recipes that will keep you warm all winter long—from
Ground cardamom, black pepper, and vanilla powder imbue this drink with a magical sweet-spicy flavor and aroma that's perfect for warming up cold winter evenings. Mix all the dry ingredients...
Lamb shanks baked according to this recipe turn out especially juicy, spicy, and covered with a delicious crispy crust. The cooking process is divided into two days. On the first day, you marinate...
This white stew is a milder version of the traditional Tex-Mex red chili con carne. It's made with grilled chicken, canned white beans, and chili peppers (which is where the dish gets its name...
Rich beef ribs braised in red wine are a luxurious dish that's surprisingly easy to prepare and a crowd-pleaser. No marinating is required.
To make this closed pie, you'll need 4 sheets of prepared pei dough. Stack them in two layers, brushing them with butter for a more flaky and delicious crust. One...
Tamale pie is a traditional Southwestern American casserole. It's filled with ground meat simmered with tomatoes, spices typical of the region (chili powder, chipotle),...
Imagine a hot pot of chicken stew, covered with a delicious, fluffy lid made of crispy puff pastry. You poke a hole in the puff pastry and inhale the amazing aromas...
These brownies are made with store-bought brownie mix, but just a few touches—espresso powder and granulated peanut butter—will make your dessert unique. Add both ingredients to the batter and...
Baked rice pudding is slightly different from regular boiled rice pudding, offering a deeper, richer flavor. To make it, long-grain rice, boiled until half-cooked, is mixed with a mixture of milk,...
A moist brownie with a rich chocolate flavor is heaven for any sweet tooth and chocoholic, and drizzled with caramel makes it even more delicious and luxurious. Mix the dough with...
Caramelized bananas are a wonderful topping for ice cream, pancakes, cottage cheese, and anything you want to transform into a sophisticated dessert. And best of all, they're ready in...
This delicate and airy white chocolate mousse, garnished with dark chocolate shavings, is an elegant dessert that's perfect for any occasion, whether it's a bridal shower or a...
What to Cook in January – Recipes for Every Day
We offer the best January recipes from chefs for every day of the week.
This soup is a variation on the traditional American dish Chicken and Dumplings, but in addition to these two ingredients, the soup contains many healthy vegetables: carrots, celery root, turnips, rutabaga, onions, and...
You don't need meat to make a delicious winter soup. Natural sausages work just as well. This thick and rich stew is made with potatoes, carrots, and parsnips...
Bacon and jalapeño peppers give this chowder a warm, spicy flavor that perfectly complements its creamy base. Start by frying the bacon, then use the rendered fat to cook the chowder.
Thicker than a soup but lighter than a stew, stup is the perfect first course for the colder months. It warms with its bouquet of flavors and aromas, keeps you full for a long time, and is quick and easy to make.
This potato soup will captivate everyone with its wonderful aroma, with hints of rosemary, garlic, and bay leaf. Escarole adds even more flavor, color, and a wealth of healthy nutrients.
To make this sweet and spicy French onion soup, you need just a few ingredients: onions, butter, dry white wine, and chicken broth. First, slowly simmer the onions...
Winter vegetables and herbs
Lee Jones and The Chef's Garden show how to enrich your winter menu with fresh produce, including parsnips, potatoes and fennel.
Recipes with winter vegetables and fruits
Enjoy fresh winter vegetables with chef-inspired recipes featuring root vegetables, nutritious greens, and other cold-season favorites.
This dish uses boneless lamb loin, cut into 8-10 cutlets, which are rubbed with a spice mixture of oregano, rosemary, and thyme before frying. The tender meat quickly...
This dish is perfect for a large crowd. Impress your guests and cook the chicken and sausages under sage leaves on a single baking sheet. You can use a whole chicken,...
Fennel root blends with juicy oranges to create a wonderful flavor combination, a refreshing, light salad that can be served as an appetizer with meat or seafood. Orange...
If you've never tried parsnips as a side dish, this recipe is a great way to introduce a new vegetable, as the butter it's served with makes any dish even more delicious. The easiest...
Orange zest, a pinch of cinnamon, and mascarpone cheese transform ordinary rice porridge into an elegant pudding, served for dessert in a pretty bowl with a dollop of cream cheese frosting. In...
These elegant individual desserts feature banana slices, oatmeal cream, and oatmeal cake layers, all layered in clear glasses before serving. The cream and cake are prepared...













































