Winter recipes

This velvety soup is a hearty and healthy winter dish you definitely need to try. Made with parsnips, fennel, celery, and onions, it's unlike the vegetable soup you might...

This recipe features two variations of quick and delicious Christmas cookies. Both are made with store-bought cookie dough, and both were inspired by peppermint red and white candy canes...

Experience the intriguing combination of white pepper and cherry flavor in these cookies, baked by Valerie Bertinelli specifically to pair with wine. "I decided to bake these cookies because white...

Indian rice pudding is made with starchy basmati rice and flavored with pistachios, cardamom, and rosewater, which imbues the dessert with a captivating oriental aroma. For this recipe, the rice is...

This quick stew uses canned beans and tomatoes, then simmered with smoked sausage. It makes a two-serving dish, which Sandra Lee recommends including with...

Tart cranberry, sweet pomegranate, refreshing orange, and a touch of sugar make these bars especially delicious. Beyond the flavor, you'll enjoy the pleasant contrast of crunchy pecan streusel and the soft fruity...

A perfect punch for the winter holidays, it offers a perfect balance of sweetness, citrus, fruity tartness, and alcohol. Serve with frozen cranberries. It'll be great not only...

To cook this roast beef, you won't need a cauldron, but a large terracotta pot with a stand (yes, a flower pot!). If you think about it, it makes sense: ceramic heats up more...

Freshly grated orange zest and cinnamon imbue classic French palmier cookies with a magical citrusy, spicy flavor and aroma that you'll want to savor again and again. The cookies...

Pan-fried beef steak with mashed potatoes and green peas is a classic that's always a hit, even for weekday dinners, as this recipe uses inexpensive skirt steak. But the most...

These crumbly, melt-in-your-mouth shortbread cookies are infused with the flavor of Mexican chocolate with hints of almond, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper. They're not overly sweet, but they have a distinct chocolate flavor...

Mexican chocolate boasts warm notes of cayenne pepper and cinnamon. This dessert almond braided bread is infused with that same flavor. Knead the yeast dough the night before and let it rise in...

Bake these snow-white meringues for the winter holidays, decorated with coarse decorative sugar or silver nonpareils. Carefully monitor the oven temperature to prevent them from darkening and keep...

Make your own unique chocolate bar this Christmas with a slender mint flavor: peppermint extract, mint drops, and chocolate-covered mint candies. You can't buy this in the store, but chocolate lovers...

To give these Christmas wreath-shaped cookies a realistic look, you'll need a crocheted lace doily. Place it on the dough and roll it out to leave an imprint of the lace. When...

These charming Linz cookies are filled with the magic of the winter holidays. Dusted with powdered sugar, they delight the eye with their bright, contrasting windows filled with jam. This recipe uses...

The convenience of pre-cut cookies is that they don't require rolling out on the countertop, and you can knead the dough in advance for quick baking at the right time. The dough is formed into a log and refrigerated. Once set...

These sugar cookies not only have a crisp citrus flavor, but they also look refreshing thanks to the lime glaze. Apply the green sugar and lime juice glaze when the cookies are completely...

These checkerboard cookies look very bright and impressive, and they're much easier to make than they seem! Divide the dough into two halves: tint one with green food coloring, and leave the other white. Assemble the checkerboard...

This cake, shaped like a giant mug of hot chocolate, looks incredibly realistic with a puddle of chocolate pudding and whipped cream. Inside, your guests will find a soft chocolate sponge cake called "Food..."

What could be more delicious than monkey bread with a crispy chocolate crust? The kind with pockets of gooey marshmallow and chocolate inside! Monkey bread is a wonderful dessert for a fun group...

If you love hot chocolate or cocoa with marshmallows, these cookies are a perfect treat to pair with your favorite drink. They're made in the same style: rich, chocolatey, with a marshmallow-like layer.

Leftover hot chocolate or cocoa mix can transform ordinary sugar cookies into a festive treat. Here's a life hack for getting neat, round cut-out cookies: don't throw away the cardboard...

If you have some leftover hot chocolate mix (or cocoa powder), make this easy chocolate pudding that's enough for a crowd. Divide it into bowls and garnish...

Sweet red bean soup is commonly served as a dessert or light appetizer at Chinese celebrations and during Chinese New Year. Its popularity is partly due to the fact that...

Add a splash of Christmas color to simple sugar cookies: red and green marbled streaks on white icing and a smooth, glossy finish will remind you of a candy cane. Perfect...

This vibrant cake with red mirror glaze will be the center of attention at your celebration. One of its main ingredients is jelly. It will appear both on the outside, in the glaze, and inside, in the form of elastic...

This New England cookie is similar to gingerbread and filled with a whole bouquet of spices, dried fruits and nuts. According to one version, it got its name "Hermit" because it took a long time to...

This fabulous igloo-shaped cake looks intricate, but it's much easier to make than it looks. It doesn't require any special equipment, just a cake pan and...

This simple and delicious shepherd's pie is made with ground lamb, and frozen chopped vegetables make the whole process quicker. Top the rich meat stew with creamy mashed potatoes,...

Shepherd's pie is a comforting, home-cooked dish typically enjoyed with family. However, if served correctly, it can also be a wonderful holiday treat. Serve in individual ramekins with...

This fragrant shepherd's pie is a cozy, home-cooked dish for cold winter evenings. With a rich beef and mushroom filling topped with fluffy mashed potatoes, it's filling, nutritious, and...

A rich glaze of cranberry sauce, freshly squeezed clementine juice, and rosemary imbues the chicken with a wonderful aroma and makes it a perfect Christmas treat. Instead of clementines, you can...

These sesame rings originate from Spain, where they are popular among Sephardic Jews, especially on Shabbat and holidays. The pleasant sesame flavor of the topping is enhanced by the tahini paste added to the dough. These...

This cookie has other names, such as Mexican cookies or Italian wedding cookies, but it doesn't originate from any of these countries, nor does it originate from Russia. It was invented in the United States. However...

"These sugar-coated oatmeal cookies remind me of home, family, and baking on a cold winter day," shares Rick Martinez. "I love these cookies because they're classic (oatmeal, cinnamon, and...

Decorate your Christmas table with a snow-white house made of refined sugar and candies. All the candies, jelly beans, and marshmallows should be white, sugar cubes serve as the bricks of the house, and for the base and roof, you...

Here's the perfect recipe for festive gingerbread men (or other figures) shaped cookies that can be decorated with icing. A balanced blend of warm spices and molasses adds a touch of...

Next time you bake sugar cookies, brown the butter before adding it to the dough. Brown butter has a nutty flavor and aroma that will infuse the finished cookies with...

These miniature "Thumbprint" cookies are easy to make with simple ingredients and are perfect for both holidays and everyday use. They get their name from the indentation in the center, which can be...

This juicy, tall burger with a fried egg, patty, cheese, and fresh arugula is perfect for breakfast on Father's Day or any other special occasion. The patty is made with a blend of ground beef and...

This quick, simplified version of borscht is made with store-bought boiled beets and beef broth. Add the sliced ​​beets to the pot at the very end of cooking, and your borscht will turn out bright red and very...

These cookies are made with just four ingredients and are quick and easy to make thanks to the use of store-bought puff pastry. For best results, it's recommended to defrost the dough in...

Fennel root, with its licorice flavor, perfectly complements the sweet and spicy onions in this baked potato side dish, which pairs well with almost any meat dish. Small potatoes are not...

These sugar cookies are soft, chewy, and gluten-free, too! Instead of substituting gluten-free flour for the wheat flour, use a quick-serve pudding mix instead...

This mouth-watering smoked ham, glazed with a luscious sweet and spicy glaze, will be the center of attention at your holiday table. For this recipe, buy a smoked ham hock, warm it in the oven, and top it with apricot...

This turnip side dish offers a wonderful combination of spicy onions, rosemary, and zesty red pepper flakes, with a contrasting honey glaze and golden raisins. Roast the turnips like potatoes, adding honey...

Braised turnips with edamame beans are a simple, delicious, and healthy side dish, rich in protein and dietary fiber. Perfect with festive meats or roasted poultry, the turnips are braised in a small...

This dessert is the perfect finale to a Christmas or New Year's dinner. It's quick and easy to make, and it looks stunning, especially when served in elegant glasses. And the taste...

If you're wondering what snack to serve your guests before Christmas dinner, consider this gingerbread-flavored nut mix. Its aroma sets the mood for the holidays and lifts...