Winter recipes

Maple caramel and bacon are what make these puff pastry buns so deliciously sticky and sweet, with salty and smoky notes. Chopped pecans add crunch and depth of flavor.

This simple recipe adds an unexpected citrus twist to the classic warm flavor of cinnamon rolls. Orange zest and freshly squeezed juice are added to both the dough and the icing for a...

Aligot is a delicate mashed potato and cheese purée from the Aubrac region of central France. Traditionally, aligot is made with tomme d'Auvergne, a young cheese with a nutty flavor and excellent...

Once you've tried homemade eggnog made with custard eggs, you'll never want to drink store-bought eggnog again. This is our perfect, safe Christmas drink recipe. It's so festive and very...

"Whenever I think of the foods I loved as a child in the 1970s, beef stroganoff is the first thing that comes to mind," says Ree Drummond. "It's so delicious! Beef stroganoff is the perfect combination..."

Preparing a Christmas dessert is truly a creative process for the home cook, so recipe author Heather Baird has left it to you to unleash your creativity, both in detail and in simplicity...

"Bløtkake is a festive Norwegian cake topped with whipped cream and fresh berries. I first tried it at a party celebrating Norway's Constitution Day, and then at Christmas...

This refreshing cranberry punch captivates with more than just its sweet and spicy flavor. Just look at those colors! Ruby-red cranberries cover the entire surface of the drink, and the frozen cubes...

"Instead of drinking regular soda, I keep this refreshing spritzer with real fruit juice in the fridge," says Giada De Laurentiis. "It's a pomegranate and cranberry drink...

The Vieux Carré is a classic New Orleans cocktail from the 1930s. Its complex flavor is as captivating today as it was nearly a century ago. The cocktail, whose name translates as...

Violet Crème de Violette, elderflower St. Germain, and lavender bitters infuse this sparkling Champagne cocktail with a sophisticated floral aroma, complemented by citrus...

This large salad of fresh greens, shaped like a vibrant Christmas wreath, will be a wonderful addition to your holiday table. And its taste is as delightful as its appearance. Dense salad greens...

This simple holiday beef recipe is a must-have for anyone who doesn't have the time to cook but still dreams of delighting their guests with a royal dinner. The meat turns out...

What makes these buns so delicious is the sticky, buttery glaze that soaks into the hot crumb, making it especially moist and sweet. The buns are baked right in the glaze. After...

These buns are so sweet and moist thanks to an unexpected ingredient: orange confit in the filling! The glaze is also made with orange zest and freshly squeezed juice,...

Don't let these buns seem so tiny. Believe me, each one is a true flavor bomb! They're easiest to make with store-bought yeast dough. If you generously grease them...

You can certainly bake these sweet cinnamon rolls any time of year, but they're especially delicious on Christmas morning. What makes them so special? It's the amazing raisin filling and...

These delicious cinnamon rolls are a breakfast dream. Fluffy and deliciously sticky, they're made with yeast dough and topped with a sugar glaze infused with coffee and maple extract. They...

Pongal is a harvest festival celebrated in southern India, during which this dessert is served. Traditionally, it's made from freshly harvested rice and mung beans and sweetened with Indian jaggery, which...

Cut this luxurious chocolate cake into eight pieces, arrange them on plates, and let your guests marvel at the Santa's reindeer in each one. To decorate the cake, you'll need M&Ms...

This recipe not only makes a delicious cocktail with a delightful gradient reminiscent of a sunrise, but also allows you to make homemade grenadine syrup for a Tequila Sunrise cocktail...

This elegant, light dessert is served in elegant martini glasses and is perfect for finishing a festive dinner, such as New Year's, when tangerines are in abundance. Juice them and...

Tahdig is a staple of Iranian cuisine, with countless variations. This chicken wing tahdig is cooked in one pot—the crispy wings settle on the bottom of the pot, and...

This delicate chocolate toffee is fun to make with the whole family and kids, and the recipe's author offers tips on how to turn the entire process into pure magic. Once the toffee has set, cut it into cubes and...

This dessert may look like a chocolate-and-cream calorie bomb, but if you look closely, it's packed with goodness. Almond paste, natural cocoa powder, dark chocolate, nuts, and bars...

Eggnog is a popular drink in North America and Europe, typically served at Christmas. Traditionally, it consists of eggs, milk, alcohol, and spices, but pre-made bases are also available.

What distinguishes Swedish gingerbread cookies from traditional ones is their thickness. They should be very thin and crisp. To cut the dough thinly and neatly, it's best to leave it in the refrigerator overnight and let...

To make this warming Indian drink, brew regular black tea in tea bags with cloves and black peppercorns, then dilute with milk when serving. Add a pinch of spices to the cup...

To make candied orange peel at home, simply boil orange zest in sugar syrup and then roll it in sugar. The candied peel can be used in a variety of...

Transform simple sugar cookies into a dessert both adults and children will love. Bake round cookies using your favorite recipe, and once they're completely cool, sandwich two together with jam...

Decorating sugar cookies is one of the easiest and most fun culinary workshops you can offer to children. And the cookies themselves need to be delicious, because little bakers will definitely...

A touch of ground ginger and a pinch of cinnamon give these vanilla sugar cookies a wonderfully spicy, light and subtle note. Once the cookies are completely cool, decorate them...

Sugar cookies decorated with icing are the perfect treat for the holidays, especially winter ones. Typically, icing on cookies is purely decorative, but not in these cases!

Recipe author Molly Yeh lives on a beet farm on the Minnesota-North Dakota border, so it's no surprise she chose this particular cookie cutter. You can bake cookies in the shape of...

In winter, when you crave fragrant homemade gingerbread but don't have time to work with gingerbread dough, this easy sugar cookie recipe will come to the rescue. Just add fragrant spices like cinnamon, ginger,...

This Yule tree stump cake is an easier alternative to the classic Yule log. It's based on store-bought chocolate cake, but you can bake it yourself if you prefer.

Unlike traditional minestrone, this winter version is thicker, richer, and warming. It contains winter vegetables, including pumpkin, plenty of beans, and small pasta. After the soup has rested,...

"I love enjoying a couple of these pink cookies with a cup of tea. I make the pink sprinkles by mixing crushed freeze-dried strawberries with powdered sugar. If you prefer a lighter...

Chocolate-covered strawberries are a traditional Valentine's Day dessert, but chocolate covered strawberries are perfect for any day! Simply melt a bar of your favorite dark chocolate, spread the mixture evenly, and...

Enjoy the stunning combination of sweet figs and sautéed mushrooms in a tender chicken breast roll. The ingredients listed are for one serving. Feel free to increase the amounts as needed...

These simple sugar cookies hold their shape while baking, so your edible stars will turn out perfect with beautiful, smooth edges. You'll need two star-shaped cookie cutters—...

Bake a colorful clear lollipop in the center of a sugar cookie to create a magical stained-glass window, perfect for hanging on your Christmas tree. Don't forget...

This recipe is perfect for a themed treat. Melt white chocolate, sprinkle it with any topping, let it harden again, and you have a unique bar. This...

Spelt with sautéed turnips, onions, and apple is a wonderful autumn dish, bursting with flavor. Both the turnips themselves and their fresh tops are used in the preparation. Combined with the apple and onion, the flavor...

Orange and pineapple juice, along with coconut milk, give this Caribbean-inspired drink a stunning tropical flavor. To keep the punch cold longer and prevent it from becoming watery, use ice...

A coquito is a rum-based coconut cocktail, a staple Christmas treat in Puerto Rico. Sunny Anderson decided to make its tropical flavor even more festive by adding orange juice...

This recipe elevates the classic pecan pie to a whole new level of flavor. Tyler Florence adds pure unsweetened chocolate and a touch of bourbon to the nutty filling.

This recipe is the epitome of farmhouse cooking, and a splash of bourbon is just the thing most roasts lack. A piece of pork shoulder is braised in the oven with carrots, parsnips, and...

This top-notch recipe made even those who claimed they didn't like pork declare it delicious. Just try this tender, beer-braised meat and some warm vegetables, and you'll...