Winter brings with it a special kind of magic. Shorter days, cozy nights, and the comforting pull of the kitchen to warm everyone up. It’s a season that forces you to be inside a little more and invites slow cooking, soups, stews, and hot chocolate. As the air turns crisp, this collection of recipes celebrates those winter comforts, combining seasonal ingredients with timeless, homey appeal.
Globally inspired Butter Chicken Pot Pie wraps a beloved Indian classic in a flaky, golden crust. Our secret weapon for the season, Salted Caramel Sauce brings a touch of indulgence to everything it touches, from ice cream to coffee, to a drizzle over a warm apple pie. Slow Cooker Maple Soy Chicken is an effortless balance of sweet and savory, with a glossy glaze that’s pure comfort. And Potato, Garlic, and Rosemary Focaccia combines rustic Italian baking with the depth of roasted winter herbs, a loaf so good, you’ll keep coming back to begin meals with this recipe.
Brighten dark days with our favorite winter salad, impress guests with warming appetizers, and ease wintry weeknights with make-ahead hearty dinners that’ll fuel everything from skiing to trudging through the snow. Beyond the kitchen, we’re embracing all the cozy rituals that define the season. Warm up after a snowy day with après-ski cocktails or curl up with one of our homemade hot chocolate recipes, including versions from Mexico and Italy.
Nothing says winter like beef stew, and you can’t find a more reliable recipe than Jacques Pépin’s with a red wine braise — his mother’s rendition of beef bourguignon. When you’re looking to get dinner on the table in less time, opt for Marianne Williams’ pork chops that are ready in an hour with an air fryer.
This winter, think butter, caramel, spice, and soul. Whether you’re baking a Ginger Spice Cake, searing Spiced Duck Breasts, or dipping into bubbling fondue, these recipes promise warmth and joy, which is everything the winter season deserves.