Winter

Over my years of writing for The Kitchn, I’ve shared almost all of my favorite holiday cookies, from my mother’s famous peppermint cream-filled butter cookies (followed by the much less finicky peppermint cream squares the following year) to rugelach and gingerbread cookies. I’ve saved one of my most beloved cookies for last. These candy cane cookies are the best.

It's an easy and impressive way to feed a crowd.

You'll make it on repeat.

It's ridiculously good — and surprisingly easy to make.

Get to know this Southern green.

It can't be beet.

No mixer required.

Feel better without the drive-thru.

Everything you love about the classic cheesy pasta, without the fuss.

It’s the mash-up we’ve all been waiting for.

Let’s get merry.

A hot and fruity Mexican Christmas punch.

So. Much. Flavor.

It’s so easy.

Even Brussels sprout haters will fall in love.

Happy soup season, everyone!

No notes.

It's all about the icing on the cake.

And it's so easy!

It'll impress everyone.

The slow cooker makes easy work of this creamy, comforting classic.

Psst, there’s brown butter.

Spiking is optional.

The cream sauce is magical.

They're perfect.

We love the slow cooker all year round, but winter is when it truly shines. Here are our 10 favorite recipes for the coldest days of the year, from French onion soup to A+ brisket.

These 20 recipes will put you and your throat at ease when you're not feeling too hot.

This is everything I want to eat right now.

I'm never making it another way.

For the pumpkin lovers & haters alike.

It's impossible to mess this up.

The salad that will steal the show.

Don't mess with a classic — unless you can improve it.

It's all about the pumpkin and spices.

I’m just here for the crispy onions.

It’s truly perfect.

Grab a slice before it’s gone.

Pot roast was a one-pot wonder long before that was a term for dishes that are inexpensive and require little hands-on cooking. This dish has long been the Sunday dinner that feeds a crowd and fills the whole house with a cozy aroma. After a few hours of cooking, you have tender pieces of beef in a rich glaze, surrounded by melt-in-your-mouth carrots, potatoes, and onions all soaked in the beef’s gravy. It’s a dish only a long, slow braise could deliver.

It tastes like a big hug.

Just look at these layers.

You’ll cook it again and again.

They have so much flavor.

You probably have all the ingredients you need to make it already.

Say hello to your new favorite fall dessert mash-up.

It's that good.

Crackly edges and creamy centers every single time.

This three-ingredient fall side goes well with almost everything.

And comes together in no time, thanks to canned pumpkin!

They're crunchy, salty, snacking perfection.

It’s super satisfying.

Oh, and it cooks in 30 minutes.

The new fall essential.

A classic that we'll never get tired of.

The perfect sauce does exist.

Add whipped cream just because you can.

Fall in love with this tiny cabbage-like veg all over again.

We tried every method out there to come up with the very best.

Plus, you'll have enough leftovers for days.

It's time to take out your Instant Pot.

Don't forget about the *other* winter squash.

It's cozy, it's cheesy, it's everything.

The white wine sauce is everything.

As delicious as it is gorgeous.

A one-ingredient wonder.

Everyone will demand seconds.

A skillet and a lid are all you need to make these crispy potatoes with fluffy, perfect insides.

It tastes good with everything.

If you're new to sourdough, start here.

They're chewy-yet-crisp and loaded with pumpkin and warm fall spices.

Every bite is hot, gooey, and ultra-crispy.

No road trip required.