cold weather

Recipes

• Sauerkraut with Juniper
  A hearty side with unusual spices
• Irish Coffee
  A San Francisco classic
• Brussels Sprouts with Chestnuts and Double-Smoked Bacon
  A show-stealing side dish
• Traditional Roast Chicken
  Want to improve a classic? Add bacon.
• Pasta e Fagioli
  Warming tomato, bean, and pasta soup
• Classic Mashed Potatoes
  Just as they should be: creamy and buttery
• Acorn Squash with Red Onion and Currants
  A hint of sweet and sour
• Pecan and Salt Caramel Cheesecake
  Sweet, salty and a bit of crunch
• Mulled Wine
  An old-fashioned favorite
• Pennsylvania Dutch Chicken-Corn Soup with Lovage
  Corn gives a sweet heartiness to this soup
• Pimm’s Cup
  A Wimbledon classic
• Pumpkin Flan
  A tasty take on the custardy dessert
• Red Onion Marmalade with Bay Leaves
  A sweet-sour chutney with an onion base
• Roast Leg of Lamb in an Herb Crust
  Cosciotto in Crosta D'Erbe: a perfect cut for serving a group
• Hot Toddy
  Don't ask why "toddy," because no one knows
• Baked Radicchio and Mozzarella Pasta
  Creamy with nicely bitter notes
• Braised Red Cabbage with Bacon
  A dish that gets better with time
• Apple-Sage Stuffed Pork Chops with Cider Pan Sauce
  A classic match
• Cornbread, Pecan, and Salt Pork Stuffed Onions
  Plus a kick of heat from jalapeños
• Basic Pie Dough
  3-2-1 dough that's as easy as A-B-C
• Pollo alla Valdostana
  Chicken cutlets, prosciutto, and fontina in a white wine sauce
• Celery and Pear Soup
  Celery finally takes center stage
• Cranberry Conserve
  Cranberries get un-Thanksgivinged with apples, walnuts, and currant jelly
• Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe, Chile Flakes, and Anchovies
  Elegant and flavorful
• Port Poached Pears
  Easy, light, and elegant
• Mashed Potato Cakes
  A great starch for any meal
• Potato Latkes
  Soft, crunchy, and with just the right amount of grease
• Marinated Mango
  Light and fresh with a nice kick of heat
• Sweet Potato Home-y Fries
  Like home fries with smoky paprika
• Cardamom-Caramel Rolls
  Sticky rolls grow up with a kick of cardamom
• Borscht
  Beet and meat pair up for borscht goodness
• Butternut Squash Lasagne
  Loaded with chestnut, Gorgonzola, and fontina
• Baked Ziti with Prosciutto
  Buttery breadcrumbs provide a nice crunchy crust
• Winter Greens Soup
  Hearty yet healthy
• Béchamel Sauce
  A basic recipe for "white sauce"
• Sausage-Stuffed Baked Pears
  Serve with scrambled eggs for a great breakfast
• Sweet Potato–Star Anise Soup with Ginger Cream
  Deceptively simple, and warming
• Lasagne alla Bolognese
  A hearty version of a classic
• Creamy Tomato Soup
  A basic comfort recipe
• Wild Boar Ragu
  Heady red wine + wild pork = delicious
• Ricotta Gnocchi with Wild Boar Ragu
  Light, cheesy pillows of pasta with a hearty sauce
• Spiced Lamb Riblets
  A natural pairing of lamb and Moroccan spices
• Tart Cranberry Pie
  A sweet-tart winter pie packed with cranberries and pears
• Gingered Chicken Noodle Soup
  A warming bowl of comfort
• Ragu alla Bolognese
  Our version of the classic Italian meat sauce
• Sautéed Broccoli Rabe
  Shallots and red chile flakes flavor this simple sauté
• Bistecca Fiorentina
  An indoor version of the rustic Tuscan dish
• Rosemary and Garlic Roasted Potatoes
  Crunchy, crusty potatoes with a hint of herbs
• Cauliflower-Parsnip Soup with Beet Crisps
  A deceptively rich yet creamless version
• Beef Tenderloin with Pancetta and Hominy Polenta
  Arguably the best way to make a fillet
• Beef and Green Tomato Casserole
  Southern-style comfort
• Tuna Noodle Casserole
  A remake of the grammar-school original
• Eggplant Parmesan
  Caprese salad meets crispy fried eggplant
• Whole-Wheat Fusilli with Parsley, Walnut, and Black Olive Pesto
  Hearty and herby with a zing of goat cheese
• Roast Fish with Thai Pesto
  Whole fish stuffed with a Thai-influenced sauce
• Roasted Beet and Chèvre Grilled Cheese
  The famous salad duo gets warm and toasty
• Basic Caramelized Onions
  They add a savory and sweet note to anything they top
• Sun-Dried Tomato, Parsley, and Manchego Grilled Cheese
  Sandwiched between toasty slices of whole wheat
• Asian Pear and Gouda Grilled Cheese
  Melty, sweet, and a little sour from the toasty rye bread
• Black Forest Ham and Caramelized Onion Grilled Cheese
  A ham and cheese intensified
• Chicory, Tangerine, and Pomegranate Salad
  With pickled shallots and tangerine vinaigrette
• Apple and Aged Cheddar Grilled Cheese
  A classic snack-time combination gets grilled
• Grape and Taleggio Grilled Cheese
  Doused in grappa for a boozy, floral note
• Sautéed Jalapeño and Aged Jack Grilled Cheese
  Spicy, savory, and downright delicious
• Calvados-Tarragon Hot Chocolate
  Apple and anise marry beautifully in this spiked hot chocolate
• Five-Spice Hot Chocolate
  Spiked with orange liqueur
• Double Anise Hot Chocolate
  Star anise and anise seed turn hot chocolate on its head
• Amaretto Hot Chocolate
  Nutty and chocolaty all at once
• Coconut Hot Chocolate
  Simply decadent, simply delicious
• Chile Hot Chocolate
  Hot, spicy, and very chocolaty
• Peninsular War
  Spanish and French liqueurs duke it out over cranberries
• Cranberry Culprit
  Bourbon and amaretto liven up cranberries
• Puritan’s Pride
  A cranberry cocktail for the teetotalers
• Bicerin
  A coffee and chocolate concoction native to Turin
• Fennel, Parsley, and Celery Salad
  Served with preserved lemon and bitters vinaigrette
• Pumpkin Cupcakes with Buttermilk Icing
  A few bites of fall anytime you please
• Creamed Turkey
  An American classic done right
• Mushroom and Fennel Bread Pudding
  Loaded with herbs and pecorino
• Meatball Sub
  The deli classic done right
• Peppermint Hot Chocolate
  Crushed-up candies lend a minty note
• Tunisian Lamb and Quince Stew
  Aromatic, spicy, and perfect for blustery fall weather
• Boozy Persimmon Pudding
  Silky pudding cake laced with brandy and orange zest
• Apple-Chestnut Soup with Parsley Croutons
  A creamless puréed soup that's the essence of fall
• Spiked Apple Galette
  Calvados doubles the apple flavor
• Pumpkin Pie with Spiced Crust
  Taking the quintessential Thanksgiving pie to a new level
• Roasted Delicata Squash Salad
  With sherry vinaigrette, spinach, and ricotta salata
• Salt Cod and Clam Stew
  A light fish stew with clams
• Wild Mushroom Crêpes with Red Wine Reduction
  These savory crêpes are a vegetarian favorite
• Caldo Gallego
  Spanish soup with beans and greens
• Chestnut Gnocchi with Robiola Cheese Sauce
  Gnocchi taken to the next level
• Peasant Stew
  A homey dish made with seitan
• Fuyu Persimmon and Duck Salad with Hazelnut-Sherry Vinaigrette
  Crispy duck breast pairs nicely with persimmons
• Chai
  Not as sweet as the store-bought, with great spice
• Pear Pork
  Pear and pork team up in this great dish
• Cornbread and Oyster Stuffing
  So good, it stands on its own
• Potato Parsnip Gratin
  A side-dish standby takes on a new dimension
• Chocolate Pecan Pie
  Downright decadent
• Short Ribs with Frisée-Parsley Salad
  Rich ribs with a side of bitter greens
• Gingerbread Cookies
  Soft, chewy, spicy, and full-flavored
• Green Bean Casserole Redux
  We can't live without it
• Rosemary Rib Roast with Cipollini
  A showpiece roast perfumed with rosemary
• Thanksgiving Sparkler
  Tasty well beyond turkey day
• Blood Orange Crème Anglaise
  The classic dessert sauce gets a citrus twist
• Mushroom and Pancetta Soup
  An Asian-influenced soup that's light yet rich in flavor
• Almond Butter Hot Chocolate
  You won't need dessert after this
• Caramel Hot Chocolate
  Like drinking a sundae sans ice cream
• Banana Hot Chocolate
  A favorite childhood food combo grows up (a bit)
• Curried Carrot Soup
  Curry and coconut add an exotic twist
• Mongolian Beef Kebabs with Chile Jam
  Skewered meat doused in spicy sauce
• Sparkling Rum Runner
  Here’s a sparkling version you can serve as an apéritif
• Sparkling Campari Cocktail
  A bubbly balance of sweet and tart
• Mediterranean Braised Chard
  Pine nuts, olives, and anchovies enliven winter greens
• French Lentil Soup with Tarragon and Thyme
  Simple, healthy, and warming
• Caramel Ice Cream
  Creamy, rich, caramelly
• Southern-Style Skillet Cornbread
  With hominy and jalapeño to spice it up
• Blood Orange Vinaigrette
  A sweet, tart wintry dressing
• Garlicky Kale and Spinach Dip
  A pesto-esque dip with kale
• Bucatini all’Amatriciana
  Slightly spiced tomato sauce with pancetta
• Turnip and Pear Purée
  An earthy, savory-sweet side
• Jerusalem Artichokes with Walnut and Dill
  A simple preparation for this tasty cool weather veggie
• Wilted Greens with Balsamic Fried Eggs
  Tasty anytime from dawn to late night
• Vegetable Tagine
  A quick stew of vegetables, Moroccan spices, and chickpeas
• Jerusalem Artichokes with Crispy Prosciutto
  A quick sauté with prosciutto and mint
• Beet Greens and Feta Pasta
  Finally, a way to use those beetroot tops
• Rutabaga with Mustard and Scallions
  Toasted mustard seeds give this dish crunch
• Salade Lyonnaisey
  A riff on a traditional French salad
• Schnecken
  Rich yeast dough filled with cinnamon-sugar
• Red Flannel Hash
  Helps you start the day off right
• Irish Cheddar and Stout Fondue
  Perfect for St. Patty's
• Gingerbread with Stout
  The old-fashioned treat gets boozy
• Milk Chocolate Crêpe Terrine
  Heaven for crêpe-lovers
• Cheddar Beer Dip with Smoked Sausage
  Hot, bubbling party fare
• Thai Coconut Cream in Kabocha Squash (Sangkaya)
  Squash and coconut cream combine to make a playful custard cake
• Chocolate Guinness Cupcakes
  Cupcakes for grownups
• Dried Fig and Nut Bars
  Chewy fennel-flecked energy bars
• Caramelized Pears
  Delicious as a topping or on their own
• Dutch Baby Pancake
  A pancake that puffs up to incredible heights
• Orange Frothy
  Slushy, sweet, and tart all at once
• Marinated Mushrooms
  The longer these fungi sit the better
• Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Vinaigrette
  Popeye's favorite salad
• Cacio e Pepe Pasta
  Pecorino cheese–and-pepper pasta
• Apple Brandy Hot Toddy
  Honey liqueur reinvigorates the classic
• Hazelnut-Anise Cookies
  Crisp, buttery cookies with a hint of anise
• Eggs Florentinesque
  An easier, updated take on the classic
• Carrot, Leek, and Parsley Mash
  Mashed but not mushed
• Linguine with Squash Noodles and Pine Nuts
  Herbs and ricotta salata dress it up
• Smoked Chili
  Smoked beer adds fiery depth
• Bison Bacon Cheeseburger
  Topped with a mess of jalapeños and onions
• Saag Tofu
  Spiced spinach with tofu and yogurt
• Gingerbread Waffles with Pear Sauce
  Start the day off right
• Spiked Wassail
  A spicy and warming spiked apple cider
• Sticky Steamed Pumpkin Pudding
  Irresistible, moist, cake-like spiced pudding
• Spirited Butterscotch Sauce
  Butter and scotch with brown sugar for good measure

Stories

• Holiday Beer Cheer 2007
  CHOW rates this year’s winter warmers
• Post-Holiday Recovery Menu
  Atone for indulgences with this nutritious winter supper
• Sure Shot
  Cask-strength whiskey will warm you up
• Winter Wonders
  The cold-weather produce you should cook with now
• Crunchy, Cool-Weather Fare
  Salads that lighten up the dark winter months
• Winter Cabin Fever
  Easy, hearty meals for your next ski getaway
• Soups, from Brothy to Creamy
  Warming, filling, and comforting