224 winter recipes

Roasted beet and pearl onion salad layered with fresh orange slices, a hazelnut oil and orange juice dressing, toasted hazelnuts, and grated pecorino. Earthy, citrusy, vivid: a winter side that holds its own on any dinner platter.

It is a very light salad, wheat berry with red fruits, an excellent combination, you can serve it as a dinner, or with any main dish. It is always a good option.

Italian-style winter salad of shaved fennel, juicy orange slices, pink grapefruit, red onion, and bitter radicchio dressed with citrus-spiked olive oil. A bright, anise-scented cold-weather starter.

Young artichokes and fava beans stewed slowly in olive oil with garlic, fresh thyme, and winter savory. A rustic Mediterranean vegetable braise perfect for spring.

Fireside cranberry apple tea made with cranberry juice, cinnamon-apple herbal tea bags, and brown sugar. A warm, caffeine-free winter drink ready in minutes.

Mixed greens with tangerines and fennel tosses baby lettuces with shaved fennel, fresh tangerine segments, and a tangerine-peel rice vinegar dressing. Crisp, bright winter salad.

Krautsuppe is a hearty German cabbage soup with bacon, potatoes, turnip, and carrots simmered in chicken broth. Topped with grated Parmesan for a rustic winter bowl.

Chicken cranberry bake with a sweet-tart sauce of ketchup, brown sugar, orange zest, and fresh cranberries spooned over partially baked chicken breasts. A festive one-dish dinner for fall and winter.

Pear and parsnip salad with blanched parsnips, fanned fresh pear slices, green onions, and a light honey yogurt dressing. A low-fat, elegant side for fall and winter.

Creamy parsnip soup with chicken broth, roasted garlic, and fresh orange juice blended smooth. A naturally sweet winter soup with bright citrus to balance the earthy parsnips.

Greek poached oranges in spiced mavrodaphne wine syrup with bay leaf and clove. A jewel-toned, make-ahead dessert that lets winter citrus shine without the oven.

Traditional German Rumtopf: a layered preserve of summer fruits, sugar, and rum that builds up over the season and matures into a boozy Christmas dessert by winter.

Golden sautéed parsnips with apples, pearl onions, fennel seeds, and sage, finished in a glossy honey-mustard cider glaze. A stunning vegetarian side for autumn and winter tables.

Silky pureed chestnut soup with roasted chestnuts, herbs, and a splash of marsala or sherry. Serve it hot for winter warmth or chilled for an elegant summer starter.

Silky broccoli bisque with a twist of curry powder and lime juice, garnished with sour cream and chives. Serve it hot in winter or chilled on warm summer evenings.

An ideal fruit salad or dessert for Winter, because the tropical fruits are available year-round and ripen naturally. The riper and more fragrant the fruit, the better the salad.