Winter recipes

In the United States, dried fruit cake has become a national subject of holiday jokes, as if the same loaf is given away every year for Christmas. Despite the ridicule, this recipe...

Autumn and winter are the perfect time for fragrant and spicy mulled wine. To create the perfect drink, spices are simmered in non-alcoholic apple cider (unfiltered, sugar-free apple juice),...

Unlike other popular dips, beetroot dip is much healthier, yet just as smooth and delicious. It's made with roasted beets, which are blended with cashew butter in...

White chocolate toffee is an elegant dessert perfect for a holiday table or with coffee. Once the toffee is set, sprinkle it with chopped dried...

This delicate chocolate toffee is made with the addition of malted milk powder, which adds a deeper, more interesting flavor, and is topped with crushed malt balls in chocolate...

Everyone loves chocolate toffee, and this Advent wreath-shaped dessert will be a true highlight of your holiday celebration. It's quick to make and delicious. The wreath is made from frozen...

If you love unusual handmade candies, try this chocolate toffee with chipotle and smoked jalapeño flavors. The toffee is made with semisweet chocolate and sweetened condensed milk. Melt...

Traditional shepherd's pie is made with a lamb filling that is simmered in a pan with mushrooms and vegetables until it forms a thick sauce, then topped with a thick layer of...

Every element of this dessert is literally filled with cranberries in all their forms: ground dried cranberries in the crust, fresh ones in the filling, and candied berries for decoration. The pie is made on a crumbly crust with a delicate...

"I think the ultimate comfort food is candy," says Ina Garten, "any kind of candy, from a store-bought Snickers bar to handmade chocolate truffles. Besides the fact that we...

Beets are one of the healthiest and most affordable winter vegetables. Despite their apparent simplicity, they can make a delicious appetizer that will surprise even the most discerning palate. Make baked...

Hearty potato gnocchi and pieces of fried Italian sausage make this dish perfect for a cold day. But its true charm lies in the humble cabbage. It adds a touch of juiciness to the dish,...

There are countless reasons to gather the whole family, and one of them is making tamales, which requires an extra pair of hands. In Mexico, this dish has long been associated with...

The perfect winter cocktail will enchant you with its rich flavor profile. Bourbon, combined with notes of allspice, anise, ginger, fruit, and citrus, warms and lifts the spirits. And...

These giant cookies are a must-have for your holiday treat list if you're looking to impress everyone with something new. A ball of dough is rolled in a sugar and cinnamon mixture, then...

If you and your guests love a combination of sweet and savory in cookies, you'll be delighted with these giant oatmeal cookies. They're filled with a whole host of deliciousness, including hearty oatmeal...

These cheerful holiday cookies are guaranteed to bring smiles to your guests' faces. They're not only decorated with a variety of sprinkles on top, but also inside. It's an incredible explosion of color! You can find different sprinkles...

This delicious yet easy-to-make appetizer can be made ahead: poach the mussels in white wine, mix the aioli sauce, and refrigerate until ready to assemble just before...

Make a big batch of the perfect hot chocolate for your family or friends with this easy slow cooker recipe. Dark chocolate is best for this drink, as it has a rich, creamy flavor...

Kourabiedes are crumbly Greek cookies often baked for Christmas, but they're also popular at weddings, Easter, and any other holiday. This recipe uses a mixture of...

This spiced carrot bread is filled with walnut chunks and dried cranberries, making it moist and delicious, yet quick and easy to make. For an even richer flavor, add...

Sugar cookies are a popular holiday treat, made in a variety of themed shapes that are loved by both children and adults. This recipe calls for brown sugar to be added to the dough....

According to an old tradition, Italian families living in the United States celebrate the "Feast of the Seven Fishes" on Christmas Eve. All relatives gather around a large table, eat seafood, and drink wine while waiting for Santa. This...

This vibrant and filling salad, bursting with flavor and textures, is made with vegetables that stay fresh longer in the refrigerator than delicate salad greens. You'll need beets, cabbage...

Traditional winter fruits and berries are combined in this festive cocktail, prepared in a huge punch bowl for a large gathering. All the ingredients are simply poured into the bowl, and the result is...

These tart buns are made with store-bought bagel dough and topped with spinach, shredded sharp cheddar, green onions, and toasted red onions for a festive pop of color.

This sweet, cream cheese-based dip will remind you of the delicious cookie dough you probably loved sneaking out of a bowl as a kid. It's light, airy, and perfectly...

This pasta salad will be a vibrant addition to your holiday table, thanks to its traditional Christmas colors: green spinach-almond pesto dressing, bright red pieces...

This colorful Christmas wreath salad, featuring vibrant oranges, candied pecans, and pomegranate seeds, will not only make a stunning centerpiece for your holiday table, but it will also...

These biscotti have the same warm, spicy flavor and crisp texture that everyone loves about gingerbread men, but they're quicker and easier to make than classic Christmas cookies. Each cookie...

These cheerful snowmen are too cute to eat, but their base is made with crushed Oreo cookies and cream cheese truffles, making them irresistible. The edible snowmen are skewered onto sticks...

These almond cookies are believed to resemble coins, making them a particularly popular symbol of good luck during Chinese New Year celebrations. Traditional recipes call for the cookies to be made...

Decorate your holiday party with a unique layered alcoholic jelly in Christmas colors. The main alcoholic ingredient is white rum, but you can use any other colorless spirit...

Brighten up your holiday celebration with these charming, colorful cookies. They're easy to make and last a long time, so you can bake several batches for both New Year's and Christmas. Swedish...

This classic holiday dish is made from start to finish in a slow cooker. Salty capers and olives, along with sweet dried apricots and a pinch of brown sugar, create the perfect combination of flavors...

For this winter version of beef brisket, there's no need to fire up a charcoal grill—the slow cooker does all the work! The beef simmers in a savory sauce for several hours, then...

Do you love enjoying cocoa with marshmallows on a winter evening? Bake a luxurious cheesecake with the same flavor! It's made with hot chocolate mix (or cocoa), which is added to the pressed...

Beautiful holiday cookies with colored glass centers will fill your celebration with a magical atmosphere. Children will be especially delighted. To make stained glass sugar cookies, you...

A mixture of paper-thin shavings of fresh fennel and button mushrooms in a lemon dressing topped with equally thin shavings of Parmesan cheese makes for a refreshing, elegant salad. You can shave the fennel...

Enjoy the refreshing combination of tart cranberry and sparkling lemon in this luxurious tart. A crumbly crust holds a pudding-soft cranberry-lemon filling, and the tart is topped with...

These soft, homemade oatmeal cookies are baked with whole-wheat flour and rolled oats and are packed with all sorts of healthy goodies. The dough is topped with coconut flakes, walnuts,...

Sablés are French shortbread cookies. With the addition of chocolate, they become incredibly delicious and festive. In addition to cocoa powder, dark chocolate is also added to the dough, and...

These Italian cookies are made in the style of a fruitcake, with dried fruits, candied peel, nuts, and alcohol. These types of cakes are popular in the West during the winter holidays, especially at Christmas. Why not make one too...

The beauty of syringe-pressed cookies is that you can shape them into virtually any shape using the included discs. Kids especially love the shaped cookies, and you can customize the flavors...

These cookies combine all the flavors of classic Italian tiramisu. This treat is perfect for the winter holidays: it's less elaborate than a tiramisu in a bowl, yet...

A layered salad in a jar is vibrant, delicious, and convenient. You can easily take it to work or on the go. This salad is made with the most delicious vegetables and fruits available in winter—...

Italian minestrone soup offers a whole bouquet of flavors and textures, thanks to vegetables, beans, small pasta, Parmesan, and fragrant pesto sauce. This soup is perfect for everyday use, and its...

Make salmon the main dish at your next family celebration. The fish is pan-fried until crispy and then finished in the oven, resulting in a very juicy and...

Haystack cookies are no-bake and very popular in the United States, especially as a Christmas treat to make with children. This recipe uses haystacks made from corn...

These delicate cookies, flavored with pecans and rum, simply melt in your mouth. A perfect treat for the winter holidays, they'll delight any sweet tooth! Made with a generous amount of...