CocktailsWinter Spritz with Blood Orange
Aperitivo for the cold season: blood orange, rosemary, and Aperol, deep red instead of summery orange.
6 minEasy201 kcal
No ratings yetOrigin: Italian
Winter
Warming soul food recipes for cold days.
44 recipes
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DinnerGratin Dauphinois
Potato gratin without cheese and without egg: just potatoes, cream, garlic, and nutmeg, exactly as it should be in the Dauphiné region.
1 hr 40 minEasy407 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: French
DinnerBlanquette de veau
Veal stew in a white sauce – the dish where the meat is deliberately not seared.
2 hrMedium528 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: French
DinnerCoq au vin
Chicken in red wine with bacon, pearl onions, and mushrooms, the ultimate Burgundian braise.
13 hr 45 minMedium939 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: French
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DinnerCassoulet
Bean stew from the Languedoc with duck, sausage, and pork, and the crust that is pushed down seven times.
16 hr 10 minAdvanced896 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: French
DinnerOssobuco alla Milanese
Braised veal shanks with bone marrow, and the gremolata that brightens everything up at the end.
2 hr 30 minMedium654 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Italian
Soups & StewsRibollita
Tuscan bread and bean stew, "reboiled", and that is exactly the point.
14 hrEasy434 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Italian
Soups & StewsCaldo Verde
Portugal's national soup made of potatoes and paper-thin sliced kale, finished with a slice of Chouriço.
50 minEasy337 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Portuguese
DinnerSunday Roast
Roast beef with Yorkshire puddings and gravy, the British Sunday dinner, and the batter must go into smoking hot fat.
2 hr 40 minMedium880 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: British
DinnerShepherd's Pie
Minced lamb under a potato crust, and the difference to Cottage Pie is not the potato, but the animal.
1 hr 35 minEasy775 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: British
DessertsSticky Toffee Pudding
Date cake with hot caramel sauce, and the dates are soaked in baking soda water beforehand, not plain water.
1 hrEasy650 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: British
DinnerBigos
Polish hunter's stew made with sauerkraut, white cabbage, and three types of meat, and it is reheated three times.
27 hr 40 minMedium449 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Polish
DinnerHungarian Goulash
Gulyás just like in Hungary, with twice as many onions as meat and paprika that must never boil.
3 hrMedium542 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Hungarian
DinnerKale with Pinkel Sausage
A Northern German winter classic, and the kale needs frost or a long cooking time, not both.
2 hr 30 minEasy734 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: German
DinnerRhenish Sauerbraten
Beef roast, marinated in vinegar for four days, and the sauce is thickened with raisins and gingerbread.
99 hr 10 minMedium866 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: German
Basic RecipesHomemade Chicken Broth
A whole chicken, cold water, three hours at 90 degrees, and never a rolling boil.
3 hr 20 minEasy42 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: International
DinnerGerman Bread Dumplings
Let them soak for twenty minutes, then stop kneading. Bread dumplings fall apart because of how they are handled, not because of the recipe.
50 minMedium348 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: German
DinnerThanksgiving Turkey
The whole bird with herb butter under the skin, dry-brined and roasted to a deep golden brown.
16 hr 15 minAdvanced974 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: American
Cakes & PastriesPumpkin Pie
American pumpkin pie with cinnamon, ginger, and cloves in a blind-baked shortcrust pastry base.
5 hr 25 minMedium333 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: American
DinnerGreen Bean Casserole
Green beans in a creamy mushroom sauce under a crown of crispy fried onions, made from scratch instead of from a can.
55 minEasy266 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: American
DrinksMulled Wine
Red wine with cinnamon, clove and orange, steeped at 75 degrees and never boiled.
35 minEasy204 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: German
Soups & StewsCreamy Tomato Soup
Velvety soup made from oven-roasted tomatoes with basil and a splash of cream.
1 hr 5 minEasy434 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: International
Soups & StewsChicken Noodle Soup
Clear chicken broth with tender meat, noodles and lots of vegetables, the ultimate comfort food.
1 hr 50 minEasy386 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: American
Soups & StewsMinestrone
Italian vegetable stew with beans and small pasta, simmered with a Parmesan rind.
1 hr 10 minEasy517 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Italian
Soups & StewsLentil Soup
Hearty soup made from brown lentils with root vegetables and a splash of vinegar at the end.
1 hr 5 minEasy327 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: German
Soups & StewsPotato Leek Soup
Velvety soup made from just a few ingredients, served with croutons and chives.
45 minEasy537 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: French
Soups & StewsSweet Potato Ginger Soup
Velvety orange soup with coconut milk, fresh ginger and toasted seeds.
1 hrEasy475 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: International
Cakes & PastriesApple Pie
American apple pie with a flaky lattice crust and a cinnamon-spiced apple filling.
4 hrAdvanced540 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: American
Soups & StewsChili con Carne
Hearty stew made of ground beef, beans, and tomatoes, slowly simmered and deeply flavorful.
1 hr 35 minEasy611 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: American
DinnerMoussaka
Layered casserole of eggplant, ground lamb, and cinnamon under a thick béchamel crust.
2 hrAdvanced814 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Greek
Soups & StewsFrench Onion Soup
Deeply caramelized onions in a rich broth under a crust of bread and cheese.
1 hr 30 minMedium708 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: French
DinnerBoeuf Bourguignon
Beef, braised for hours in red wine, with pearl onions, mushrooms, and bacon.
3 hr 40 minMedium856 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: French
DinnerBeef Stroganoff
Tender beef strips with mushrooms in a creamy mustard and sour cream sauce, ready in twenty minutes.
40 minEasy703 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Russian
DinnerPelmeni
Small Russian dumplings with a juicy meat filling, tossed in butter and served with sour cream.
1 hr 45 minMedium950 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Russian
SaladsOlivier Salad
The Russian potato salad with peas, egg and pickles, creamy and festive.
3 hrEasy616 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Russian
Soups & StewsBorscht
Ruby red beetroot soup with beef, cabbage, and a dollop of sour cream with dill.
2 hr 30 minMedium509 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Ukrainian
DinnerMeatloaf with Mashed Potatoes
Juicy meatloaf with a glazed ketchup crust, served with creamy mashed potatoes and gravy.
1 hr 25 minEasy728 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: German
LunchAuthentic Beef Goulash
Melt-in-your-mouth beef in a dark onion sauce, patiently braised until it falls apart.
2 hr 45 minMedium724 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: German
LunchClassic Beef Rouladen
Tender beef filled with mustard, bacon, onion and pickle, braised in a dark red wine sauce.
2 hr 20 minMedium798 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: German
LunchCabbage Rolls with Meat Filling
Tender savoy cabbage leaves around a savory meat filling, braised in a dark gravy.
1 hr 40 minMedium538 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: German
LunchAllgäu Käsespätzle
Fresh Spätzle with savory Bergkäse and crispy fried onions, baked to hearty perfection.
55 minMedium862 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: German
Soups & StewsCreamy Pumpkin Soup with Coconut & Ginger
Velvety Hokkaido soup with coconut milk, ginger and toasted pumpkin seeds, soul food for cold days.
40 minEasy428 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: German- Cakes & Pastries
Grandma's German Apple Cake
Shortcrust pastry, juicy cinnamon apples and icing, the covered apple cake just like from grandma's bakery.
2 hr 25 minMedium412 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: German 
ChristmasMoist Cinnamon Stars
Marzipan soft cinnamon stars with a glossy meringue topping, just like from the Christmas market and the highlight of any cookie tin.
1 hr 42 minMedium97 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: German