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Warming Winter Recipes for Cold Days

Warm the kitchen with slow-cooked stews, nourishing soups and golden casseroles. Winter ingredients work especially well in recipes that can be made ahead and often taste even better the next day.

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Hot chocolate with cream as a warming winter recipe for cold days and cosy family cuisine
20 min Winter

Hot chocolate with cream

Heat the milk and cream with cocoa, sugar, vanilla and cinnamon, then melt the chopped dark chocolate in it. Do not boil the mixture and stir in the chocolate over high heat to make it smooth instead of granular.

Pasta casserole with ham as a warming winter recipe for cold days and cosy family cuisine
50 min Winter

Ham and pasta bake

Tight-boiled pasta is mixed with ham, onion and egg-cream and baked under Gouda. Cook the pasta for two minutes less and let the casserole rest, so that it does not soften in the oven and the pour binds.

Kohlrabi-carrot stew as a warming winter recipe for cold days and cosy family cooking
55 min Winter

Kohlrabi carrot stew

Cook kohlrabi, carrots, potatoes and onion in vegetable stock, then round off the stew with a little cream, butter and parsley. Cut vegetables into similar sizes and add kohlrabi leaves at the end so that all pieces remain evenly cooked.

Rice pudding with cinnamon as a warming winter recipe for cold days and cosy family cuisine
45 min Winter

Rice pudding with cinnamon

Rice pudding is cooked over low heat in milk with sugar, vanilla and salt and served with cinnamon sugar and applesauce. Stir regularly and leave to swell covered after cooking, so that the rice becomes creamy without burning.

Pear crumble with walnuts as a warming winter recipe for cold days and cosy family cuisine
50 min Winter

Pear Crumble with Walnuts

Pears are put into the mould with lemon and cinnamon and baked under crumble topping of flour, oatmeal, butter, sugar and walnuts. Ripe but firm pears retain structure; cold butter and short kneading make for a short crumble.

Semolina porridge with cherries as a warming winter recipe for cold days and cosy family cuisine
25 min Winter

Semolina pudding with cherries

Milk is boiled with sugar and salt, semolina is stirred in and briefly swollen, then warm cherries and cinnamon are added. Let semolina slowly trickle in and stir constantly to prevent lumps from forming or milk from sticking to the bottom.

Apple and cinnamon pancakes as a warming winter recipe for cold days and cosy family cuisine
35 min Winter

Apple and cinnamon pancakes

Slices of apple are briefly fried in butter and fried in portions with a pancake dough made of flour, milk, eggs, sugar and cinnamon. Heat the pan only moderately and cut the apples thinly so that the dough and fruit are cooked at the same time.

Vegetarian bean chilli as a warming winter recipe for cold days and cosy family cuisine
55 min Winter

Vegetarian Bean chilli

Roast the peppers and onions with cumin and boil them with tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans and corn. Rinse the beans well and reduce the chilli open so that it thickens without the pulses falling apart.

Fish fillet with mustard sauce as a warming winter recipe for cold days and cosy family cuisine
35 min Winter

Fish fillet with mustard sauce

Fish fillets are briefly fried in butter and then pulled in a mild sauce of shallot, mustard, cream, lemon and dill. Turn fish only once and do not boil the sauce too much, so that the fillet and cream remain smooth.

Beetroot risotto as a warming winter recipe for cold days and cosy family cuisine
45 min Winter

Beetroot risotto

Cook the beetroot and risotto rice until creamy with onion and hot stock, before parmesan, balsamic vinegar and thyme round off the rice. Add the stock in portions and chop the beetroot finely or puree it in part to ensure a balanced colour and bite.

Cheese spaetzle with roasted onions as a warming winter recipe for cold days and cosy family cuisine
35 min Winter

Cheese spaetzle with crispy onions

Heat the spaetzle with butter and cream, layer it in portions with mountain cheese and serve with slow-browned roasted onions. Melt the cheese over a low heat and brown the onions separately to keep the spaetzle creamy and the topping crispy.

creamy mushroom soup as a warming winter recipe for cold days and cosy family cuisine
40 min Winter

creamy mushroom soup

Mushrooms are fried in dark portions, boiled with onion and thyme and partly pureed with stock and cream. Mushrooms need space and high heat, otherwise they give off water; some browned slices are retained as a garnish.

Roast pork with sauerkraut as a warming winter recipe for cold days and cosy family cuisine
2 hr 25 min Winter

Roast pork with sauerkraut

Roast pork is rubbed with mustard, fried all around and slowly cooked with onions, broth, cumin, bay leaf and sauerkraut. Check the core temperature and let the roast rest before slicing; if necessary, add sauerkraut later.

Chicken casserole with broccoli as a warming winter recipe for cold days and cosy family cuisine
55 min Winter

Chicken Casserole with Broccoli

Chicken pieces are fried, put into the tin with blanched broccoli and cream sauce and cooked under Gouda. Blanch broccoli only briefly and do not pre-fry the chicken completely so that both remain juicy in the oven.

Baked potatoes with herb curd as a warming winter recipe for cold days and cosy family cuisine
1 hr Winter

Baked potatoes with herb quark

Large potatoes are baked in the oven until soft and crispy and served with a cool curd of yoghurt, herbs, garlic and lemon. Prick potatoes several times and bake directly on the grill; let the herb curd steep in the meantime.

Savoy roulades with minced meat as a warming winter recipe for cold days and cosy family cuisine
1 hr 20 min Winter

Savoy cabbage rolls with ground beef

Blanched savoy cabbage leaves are stuffed with spiced minced meat, rolled up, fried and braised in broth until soft. Cut the thick leaf ribs flat and seam the roulades down to keep them closed.

Lentil soup with sausages as a warming winter recipe for cold days and cosy family cuisine
1 hr Winter

Lentil soup with sausages

Lentils, carrots, potatoes and leeks are cooked with marjoram in vegetable broth, then sausage slices are heated up. Add vinegar only at the end, because acidity can delay the softening of the lentils.

Beef stew with root vegetables as a warming winter recipe for cold days and cosy family cuisine
2 hr 25 min Winter

Beef stew with root vegetables

Beef goulash is sautéed vigorously and gently braised with onions, tomato paste, stock, bay leaves, carrots, celery and potatoes. Add vegetables after cooking and simmer the stew gently until the meat is tender without resistance.

Guide

Winter recipes warming and fresh round off

Winter cuisine can be strong: cabbage, root vegetables, potatoes, legumes, soups, casseroles, stews and warm desserts go well with cold days.

To make winter recipes not too heavy, acid, herbs, yoghurt, mustard, vinegar or a crisp topping can help. Many dishes are also well suited for pre-cooking.

How to keep winter cuisine alive

  • Cook slowly: stews and braised dishes gain time.
  • Freshness complement: Parsley, lemon or vinegar lift hearty plates.
  • Plan leftovers: Many winter dishes taste even better the next day.

Winter recipes warm up without appearing monotonous or too heavy.

Seasonal ingredients for winter cuisine

Cabbage, leeks, beetroot, carrots, celery, parsnips, potatoes, apples and storable legumes form a reliable basis. They go well with soups, stews, casseroles, oven dishes and strong salads. Vegetables and Legumes.

Not every winter dish has to braise for long. Pan dishes with cabbage, baked vegetables, creamy soups or pasta with mushrooms can be ready quickly. Fresh herbs, mustard, vinegar, lemon or yoghurt ensure that earthy ingredients do not seem heavy.

Precook and freeze winter dishes

  • Well suited: Broths, stews, chilli and many sauces without any delicate filling.
  • Later add: Pasta, cream, fresh herbs and crispy toppings.
  • Portioning: Freeze flat and in suitable quantities, then heat through completely.

With such pantry staples, a full meal is quickly on the table even on cold, busy days.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Winter Recipes recipes

Typical are various types of cabbage, leeks, field lettuce, beetroot, carrots, celery, parsnips and storable potatoes or apples. Legumes complement soups and stews regardless of the season.

Soups, stews, chilli, goulash and many sauces can be frozen well. Noodles, cream, fresh herbs and crispy toppings are often added after defrosting for a better texture.

Lemon or vinegar acidity, fresh herbs, yoghurt, mustard, crisp salad or roasted seeds contrast with cabbage, potatoes, cheese and strong sauces.