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Best Winter Recipes and More

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By Janine Waite · Published on Jan 13, 2024
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Here’s a collection of the Best Winter Recipes perfect for you and your loved ones. With winter’s extended evenings, it’s an ideal opportunity to whip up some scrumptious, homemade meals. These recipes are designed to bring warmth and comfort during the chilly season.

a collection of best winter recipes

In this collection, you’ll find everything from hot soups to hearty fish dishes, and even some rich stews and chilis. It’s all about keeping cozy and satisfied when the weather gets chilly. Plus, each dish is a hug in a bowl, perfect for those winter evenings.

I’m not really into the cold days and chilly nights thing, but hey, there’s nothing like heating the house and our tummies with a fantastic meal. So, I’ve put together some seriously yummy dinner recipes perfect for winter.

Saturday Chitchat with Janine – Volume 150

I have a choice: sulk about the winter cold or rise above and embrace it. Admittedly, I’m not the bravest soul in chilly weather, which is partly why Northern California is home for us. Yet, we do get our share of frosty mornings and evenings, and you’ll often find me all wrapped up and shivering.

However, winter also brings with it the joy of warm, comforting meals. So, let’s toast to the winter season. And to capture the spirit, here’s a fun little quote that says it all!

“Chilly nights, sumptuous feasts, the essence of winter’s charm.”

Happy Winter to you my friends!

Personal Note from Janine

a yellow kichen and the stove top

I’m constantly freezing come winter, bundled up like the little brother in A Christmas Story!

So you can imagine that whenever my husband says he’s whipping up his killer chicken soup, you bet I’m all in for that dinner plan.

The funny thing is that a pot of soup broth is almost always bubbling away on our stove. The guy’s obsessed with making these chunky, veggie-packed soups.

Thanks to his soul-warming soups and my collection of fuzzy socks, I’ve started to enjoy winter a bit.

There’s something really special about snuggling indoors and making our place the ultimate cozy retreat.

So try out some of these delicious dinner recipes. They’re sure to make winter a whole lot cozier.

Cheers,

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This Week’s Inspiration – Best Winter Recipes

Best Winter Recipes and More

broccoli cheddar soup which is a part of the best winter recipes roundup

EASY HOMEMADE BROCCOLI CHEDDAR SOUP

This Easy Homemade Broccoli Cheddar Soup is packed with onions, potatoes, carrots, and broccoli. It’s similar to the famous Panera recipe but better. It’s creamy and thick and has a rich flavor that makes it a great soup. And it’s a soup that simmers for only 30 minutes!

a bowl of japanese udon which is part of a collection of the best winter recipes roundup

HOMEMADE CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP: JAPANESE UDON

Whenever my husband gets a cold, he wants homemade chicken noodle soup. But he asks not for the traditional chicken noodles but my version, Japanese Udon.

the best fish recipe

PARMESAN CRUSTED HALIBUT RECIPE

This Parmesan-crusted halibut is an old-time family recipe! The crispy cheese topping that is smoother in butter is so delicious!

a bowl of beef bourgiunon which is part of a collection of winter recipes

BEEF BOURGUIGNON

This Beef Bourguignon cooked in an Instant Pot is the ultimate, savory comfort food. The beef chunks and vegetables become melt-in-your-mouth tender, making it a perfect dish for any occasion.

a big bowl of chili in a white bowl which is part of a collection of the best winter recipes

CROCKPOT RECIPE EASY CHILI

I’m sure you have a lot of small appliances in your kitchen, and hopefully, you own a Crock-Pot. Because today we are talking about my Crock-Pot Easy Chili Recipe. 

a bowl full of seafood which is a part of the best winter recipes blog post

DELICIOUS CIOPPINO RECIPE

I’m sure you are wondering what Our Secret to a Yummy Seafood Stew Recipe is all about. Well, after many years of cooking this Cioppino dish, I found that the key is to simmer the wine for a whole day. The wine creates a rich broth that accompanies the clams, fish, and crab perfectly.

pork ribs drenched in bbq sauce in a baking pan which is part of a winter recipe roundup post

MARINADE FOR PORK RIBS

Here’s the Best Marinade for Pork Ribs BBQ recipe! The miso and brown sugar make such a thick sweet mouth-watering sauce that is like no other BBQ rib sauce you’ve ever had. They’re so good that you’ll be licking every last bit of sauce off the ribs.

Homemade breadsticks on a baking tray. This is a part of a the best winter recipes roundup blog post

HOMEMADE BREADSTICKS WITHOUT YEAST

This recipe for Homemade Breadsticks without Yeast is straightforward and delicious. They’re so quick to prepare that I often make them at the last minute to complement our dinner. Since we prefer dipping them in jam, they don’t contain any cheese. However, incorporating some Parmesan into the dough is an effortless modification.

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WINTER FRONT DOOR DECOR

Explore a diverse range of Winter Front Door Decor options, including wreaths, doormats, and seasonal accents to enhance your home’s entrance.

Transforming your front door into a winter wonderland is a delightful way to embrace the season and spread joy to all who enter your home. 

My Favorite Things – More Winter Recipes from my Friends!

SPRING SALAD RTHEECIPE WITH SPICE-RUBBED SALMON

THE BEST SMOKED BRISKET RECIPE

If you nail it, smoked brisket is this incredibly tender, juicy, and flavor-packed delight that’ll have your taste buds craving for seconds. Leslie from My 100 Year Old Home, shares all the secrets about smoked brisket, including a fantastic recipe that’s seriously the best.

TACO SALAD

ZUPPA TOSCANA

Indulge in a creamy Zuppa Toscana recipe, brimming with savory crumbled sausage, crunchy bacon, and soft potatoes, all swimming in a luscious creamy broth. Now you can recreate this Olive Garden favorite in the comfort of your own kitchen!

CHICKEN COBB SALAD WITH AVOCADO RANCH

LEMONY PESTO CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP

Every dish Tieghan creates turns out to be delicious.

This easy and wholesome Lemony Pesto Chicken Noodle Soup is just the thing to cozy up with in winter, offering the perfect blend of warmth and flavor.

This Week’s Tip – Baking and Cooking Tip

INGREDIENT TIP

Have you ever started a recipe and then, halfway through, needed some ingredients? Here’s a little trick to dodge that. Always round up all your ingredients before you start cooking or baking.

Doing this simple thing at the beginning means you’ll never hit that annoying snag. Plus, taking stock of everything from the get-go is an excellent habit to develop.

Latest Obsession – MasterClass

Sharpen Your Culinary Skills

I first got hooked on MasterClass because I wanted to check out Martha Stewart’s business series. Well, I ended up loving the baking and cooking classes, too.

There’s this one with Joanne Chang, who runs a pastry shop in Boston, and she dishes out her dessert recipes like a pro. The best part? She breaks everything down as she goes. I’ve picked up so many nifty tips from her.

You’ve got to try this fun and educational channel – I highly recommend it!

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I hope your new year is kicking off wonderfully. This is the ideal moment to dive into the kitchen and whip up some of these delightful winter recipes. There’s no better way to embrace the season than by creating delicious, warming meals.

Cheers,

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