Winter recipes

Fa Gao, or lucky cake, is a popular Chinese dessert typically eaten during New Year celebrations to attract good luck and wealth. Soft, chewy, and slightly sweet, these steamed cakes...

These thin, chewy cookies are made with almond flour. They're gluten-free, yet delicious. They stay moist for a long time, making them perfect for...

These glazed cookies with a refreshing citrus finish are perfect for both holidays and everyday use. They're easy to make and use simple, readily available ingredients. You can change up the flavor each time...

A sweet and savory three-ingredient filling (cream cheese, brown sugar, and heavy cream) provides the perfect backdrop for spiced gingerbread cookies in this no-bake cake. The cake...

This easy-to-make layered cake is perfect for any winter holiday. It features ten gingerbread-flavored layers, and you don't need to bake them in the oven—all the layers...

This recipe transforms the classic Italian rainbow cake into a vibrant, eye-catching holiday cookie. Unlike the cake, it doesn't contain almond flour, but it retains the almond aroma and flavor.

This chow mein variation features chicken pieces stir-fried with spices, shiitake mushrooms, and celery in a rich Asian sauce. The highlight of the dish is the crispy, separately fried noodles. Serve...

These soft oatmeal cookies are studded with dried, sweet-tart cranberries and infused with the warm, spicy aroma of apple pie spices. Bake no longer than the stated time, even...

These giant spiced cookies are baked in a cast iron skillet and turn out especially soft and chewy on the inside with deliciously crispy edges. When you take them out of the oven, don't...

Molasses gives these cookies a sweet, chewy texture in every bite, while ginger, cinnamon, and cloves infuse them with a magical, spicy flavor that's sure to lift your spirits on a cool fall or...

These soft and chewy cookies, coated in a crisp sugar crust, are filled with the warming flavor of ginger. Ground ginger, fresh ginger root, and chopped candied ginger are added to the dough, so...

Using store-bought Japanese curry powder, you can prepare a hearty, savory dish in just 20 minutes, perfect for a midweek dinner. No measuring or mixing required...

Bake a snowman-shaped pizza. Creamy ricotta and mozzarella will give it a snowy look, black olive rings will serve as eyes and buttons, and a slice of orange bell pepper will be the nose.

Get into the Christmas spirit with these festive snowman pancakes. Fry two pancakes at a time, just enough to stick together, to create a snowman. There'll be some leftovers...

These cute donut snowmen are perfect for dunking in a mug of hot chocolate-flavored coffee. If you're making them for kids, top your hot chocolate or...

These charming pies are deliciously homemade, even though they're made with store-bought pie dough, making them much easier to make. The orange jam filling and lemon juice help...

Keep some dry cake mix in your pantry for those times when you need to whip up a beautiful winter dessert quickly. Bake cupcakes with store-bought mix and decorate them with buttercream snowmen...

With a few simple tricks, classic cheese balls can be transformed into a festive appetizer—an adorable snowman to serve to guests while they wait for the main course. Make the nose from...

Coconut macaroons are baked in the shape of snow-capped mountains. Shape each macaron into a pointed pyramid and bake. Once completely cool, coat the tops with chocolate...

Bake themed cupcakes for Christmas, New Year's, or just to celebrate the arrival of winter. Although the snow-white cream cheese frosting and coconut topping make the dessert look as chilly as...

This sugar dough is easy to roll out and cut into any shape, any size. The cookies hold their shape while baking and are sturdy, perfect for icing. In this...

Alkaline cocoa powder gives these cookies a rich chocolate flavor. They're soft on the inside, crisp on the outside, and have a delicious crackle on the surface. And the snow-white topping...

Give simple sugar cookies a new twist: a snow globe! Your guests will definitely remember this treat for a long time. Bake cookies with a window in the center, and when they're cool, fill the hole with...

Bake a soft chocolate brownie with macadamia nuts and coconut, top it with fluffy meringue, sprinkle with white or silver nonpareils and coconut flakes, and you've got the perfect...

A perfect winter soup. Before adding the sauerkraut to the potato soup, rinse it under the tap. This will help soften its flavor so it doesn't overpower the smoky notes of the sausage and...

Red and white checkerboard cookies look bright and vibrant and are easy to make, though assembly may take a while depending on how hot your kitchen is and how often you need to chill the dough.

This Christmas dessert will remind you of a cozy glass of milk and cookies. Each square of white toffee is decorated with miniature chocolate chip cookies and sprinkled with red and green sprinkles that...

"Duck breast is one of my favorite ingredients," shares Niesha Arrington. "Cooking it is a delicate dance between temperature control and patience. To achieve perfectly crispy skin...

Beets, carrots, and delicata squash, sprinkled with fresh green onions, are poured into a fragrant gelatin broth, and everything is set in the refrigerator, turning into a bright and impressive appetizer for the holiday...

Bake an Italian calzone pizza filled with ground pork, vegetables, and gooey mozzarella. Smoked paprika adds a pleasant smoky flavor. Enjoy it as an on-the-go snack...

Instead of melting the candy melts on the stovetop or in the microwave, they were lightly melted in the oven at a low temperature so they could be easily spread into an even layer. So, you...

Any pumpkin will do for this hearty winter hash. Roast it with homemade rosemary sausage and sweet-and-tart apples and serve with fried, scrambled, or omelet eggs, drizzled with homemade...

This coleslaw is made with winter vegetables—Brussels sprouts, kale, and radicchio—but it's refreshing and bright, like summer. It's all thanks to the clever combination of different types of cabbage and...

Winter ratatouille is made with winter vegetables, including squash, sweet potatoes, and potatoes, and topped with canned tomatoes in their own juice. Seasonal vegetables not only make the stew healthy and nutritious,...

This hearty winter soup is quick and easy to make using pantry and freezer supplies, perfect for those times when the weather is bad and you don't feel like leaving the house. All you need is some potatoes and...

Unlike traditional, refreshing sangria, this chocolate-cherry version is a winter favorite. Chocolate liqueur and cherries (canned and frozen) in red wine create a more...

Crispy Moravian cookies are popular in North Carolina, where they arrived from Central Europe during the colonial era. These classic, fragrantly spiced cookies were brought to the United States in the 18th century.

Fresh beets are a delicious and healthy ingredient for vitamin-rich salads. Slice small beets very thinly, toss with arugula and kale, sprinkle with chopped pistachios, and drizzle with...

Classic cinnamon rolls are topped with the filling after they're baked, but Ree Drummond decided to go a different route: baking them right in the oven, covered in a caramel pecan topping! The buns turn out delicious...

This Christmas goose is truly a dish for a special occasion. What makes it truly delicious is not only the complex sauce but also the special cooking technique: the bird is first...

Lille is a French aromatized wine that comes in white, rosé, and red varieties. Each variety has its own unique flavor. While Lille Rouge is delicious on its own, add...

This winter salad is rich in vitamins and fiber, and looks absolutely summery! Crisp and juicy endive, escarole, and celery are perfectly complemented by a sweet and tart Granny Smith apple in a refreshing...

A smooth, creamy soup with a rustic flavor, made from a blend of kale, baby spinach, and zucchini with sautéed leeks, celery, and garlic. Any hearty cabbage can be substituted for the kale...

This soup's delightful flavor comes from sautéed carrots, celery, parsnips, and onions. The soup is also made with chicken fingers. These are the most tender parts of the chicken breast, cooked...

Pone is a sweet, savory sweet potato bread that's a traditional part of the American South. It's typically baked for breakfast or dessert. This version by Kardea Brown is a dessert option. "That's why...

This luscious Asian-inspired coleslaw is made with dark sesame oil, honey, soy sauce, and white miso paste, which infuses it with umami flavor. A perfect side dish for...

These muffins are baked in a special pan with a tube in the center of each cup, leaving a hollow in the cake for you to fill with delicious filling. The cranberry cinnamon sauce is perfect...

Traditional sugar cookies are soft and tender thanks to the extra egg in the dough. For a shiny, slightly crispy texture, the cookies are rolled in sugar before baking. If you're making...

Make homemade chocolate sauce and drizzle it over ice cream, fruit, and other desserts. This simple recipe lets you add a variety of flavors to classic chocolate sauce. Get...

To brighten the flavor of this pound cake, add both lemon and orange zest to the batter. And for a festive look, bake it in a ring shape and dust it with powdered sugar. This...