Winter recipes

Individual trifles in clear glasses are a stylish, light, and impressive dessert that will grace any occasion. This recipe features a trifle made from layered ladyfingers...

What's called halushki in the US is a simplified version of a traditional Eastern European dish: instead of pieces of fresh dough, wide egg noodles are used. The noodles...

This light, vitamin-packed salad is made from tossed Brussels sprouts. They're mixed with smoked almonds, dried cranberries and blueberries, and Spanish Manchego cheese, all drizzled with...

An incredibly simple way to prepare delicious and healthy pumpkin, perfect for serving as a side dish or appetizer. Any variety can be used. The sweet flavor of pumpkin is especially good...

Patatas bravas are fried potato cubes drizzled with sauce. A traditional Spanish appetizer, they're served with drinks as tapas. To make delicious patatas bravas at home, mix...

Layered Greek moussaka is a fusion of flavors and a stunning blend of aromas. This moussaka recipe is baked with Swiss chard and Swiss chard, which adds juiciness and healthiness to the dish. It's prepared...

These aromatic baked potatoes with their skins are incredibly crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside. The secret lies in pre-boiling them with baking soda, which helps the potatoes soften during subsequent cooking.

This side dish is made with durum wheat bread. Toast it in the oven first if you're using fresh bread. The bread pieces are mixed with apples, vegetables, egg...

You don't have to stuff your turkey or chicken with this bread stuffing. Simply bake it in a separate pan and serve it with the bird. This way, you'll have a much larger side dish, enough to share with everyone. In...

A healthier and lighter alternative to mashed potatoes that's perfect for an already overflowing holiday dinner. Combine equal parts celery root and parsnips...

Mashed potatoes can be served not only as a side dish, but also as a thick dipping sauce with appetizers. Blend the mashed potatoes with fried garlic in a blender until smooth, then stir in...

This recipe doesn't skimp on butter. The potatoes, cut into round slices, are baked in the oven at a high temperature, resulting in a deliciously crispy outside and...

Bake a fragrant French galette with a delicate filling of ricotta, frangipane, and fresh grapes for tea. The galette dough is made with regular store-bought grape juice, which adds...

Roast a whole pork loin in the oven and serve with a side of vegetable cobbler. Before baking, sear the pork on all sides in a skillet and brush with a grain mixture...

This elegant dessert is a perfect end to a hearty dinner. It differs from the traditional Italian affogato in that a scoop of vanilla ice cream (or gelato for an authentic twist)...

A perfect dish for cool weather, it warms with its flavor and spicy aroma. This beef stew is served with roasted root vegetables, including red onion, carrots, parsnips, turnips, and...

The meat sauce for Sardinian spaghetti is made from raw Italian sausages with fennel, which are cut into small pieces, fried until golden brown, and then simmered with tomatoes and...

This classic cocktail was invented in the 1920s in the United States. It was said that the drink's effect was similar to being fired from a French 75mm cannon, hence the cocktail's name...

Even a budget-friendly cut like beef short ribs can be used to create a delicious holiday dish with a luxurious bouquet of flavors and aromas. To prepare this dish, you'll need beef short ribs with...

Stracotto is a traditional Italian stew with vegetables, incredibly tender and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. This dish is made from the shoulder and neck of beef, which is first seared whole...

Roast pork can be served as a main course with a variety of side dishes, or used in sandwiches or shawarma. The recipe uses a whole, boneless pork shoulder.

Make a delicious and unique vanilla ice cream sundae with shortbread cookies and a Guinness syrup topping. The syrup is made from stout mixed with sugar, which is left to steep for a long time...

Chocolate pudding made according to this recipe is silky, smooth, and rich. To make it, the hot chocolate mixture is mixed with egg yolks beaten with sugar, while...

Transform everyday mashed potatoes into a luxurious holiday side dish with just two ingredients: sage and butter. The toasted butter itself gives the potatoes a unique...

A healthier alternative to the English dish fish and chips, these are pieces of fried fish in batter served with potatoes. Instead of traditional French fries, try mashed potatoes:...

Braciola is an Italian meatloaf that will impress your guests with its presentation and flavor. It's easy to assemble with a no-cook filling and flank steak,...

For this cake, you'll need a 12-cup metal muffin pan with paper liners, or the same number of individual 60ml muffin cups. The muffins are made to resemble miniature bread puddings made from...

A winter Sunday dinner is the perfect time to treat your loved ones to cassoulet, a warming and aromatic French stew that requires a considerable amount of time to prepare and is spread over two days. The...

Although traditional Italian panzanella salad is considered a summer treat, it can easily be adapted to a winter diet by replacing the tomatoes with seasonal vegetables – baked pumpkin and...

This Cosmopolitan differs from the classic version by using pomegranate juice instead of cranberry, which pairs equally well with the other ingredients of the cocktail: vodka, orange liqueur, and...

Good cooks never waste anything, not even Christmas trees! Make pine-flavored syrup directly from your tree needles. Spruce or Douglas fir needles work well, but...

If you love the flavor and aroma of ginger in baked goods, be sure to try these spicy holiday star-shaped cookies, decorated with sparkling sugar crystals. In addition to flour, the dough contains butter...

To make these golden, airy muffins, you'll need flour, baking powder, and an egg. Adding orange zest and juice to the dough will give them a refreshing citrus flavor, which is especially good...

This festive roast is made with a juicy beef loin on the ribs, generously rubbed with salt and a pepper mixture and baked in the oven for a couple of hours. While baking, add...

This large Christmas cake, decorated with icing, pomegranate seeds, and chopped almonds, is both stunning in appearance and delicious in flavor. To bake, you'll need a large round cake pan with...

This appetizer will be the centerpiece of your holiday table. Pesto-filled breadsticks are served in the shape of Christmas tree branches. Guests will break off a branch and enjoy the crispy stick and...

This luxurious roast features bone-in beef loin that's stuffed with fragrant garlic spinach, sautéed mushrooms, and creamy brioche cubes, then tied and baked in the oven...

This rich, delicious, and nutritious soup can be made not only for a holiday dinner but also throughout the winter, enjoying its warming, smoky aroma. The soup is topped with...

Winter isn't a reason to limit the amount of vegetables in your diet. During this period, seasonal vegetables and root vegetables are especially beneficial, as they are just as rich in vitamins, minerals, and fiber as their summer counterparts. In...

During the winter holidays, an especially large number of homemade cookies are baked and eaten. One of the most popular types is sugar cookies. These cookies are quick to make using readily available ingredients—flour, butter...

This burgundy-orange salad will be a vibrant addition to your holiday dinner. Juicy, vitamin-rich, and rich in flavor, it's the perfect complement to any meat dish. To prepare...

This stuffed pie is baked in a cast-iron skillet, suitable for both stovetop and oven use. First, the stuffing, made from shredded turkey breast, onions, carrots,...

The beauty of shepherd's pie is that it combines a main meat dish, vegetables, and a side dish into one sumptuous casserole. It's perfect for both a holiday table and a Sunday dinner. Lower...

This silky chocolate fondue uses coconut milk and high-quality dark chocolate instead of regular cream. The charming swirls and patterns of coconut cream on...

These Welsh cookies are filled with tart cranberries and aromatic spices, making them delicious, flavorful, and, best of all, incredibly easy to make—fried right in the pan! To make the dough...

It's unlikely that any child or adult would refuse a warming, thick, and rich cup of hot chocolate. This dessert drink lifts the spirits with its aroma alone. Brew it...

This fun snowman-shaped appetizer will grace your cheeseboard for New Year's or Christmas. The snowman balls are made from cream cheese mixed with grated cheddar, pieces of...

This jam is made from juicy and aromatic Braeburn apples, which are stewed in a mixture of clover honey and cinnamon, and then simmered in natural apple juice, flavored with cinnamon and...