winter
Recipes and ideas for winter cooking.
Hot and sour soup
The hot and sour soup represents a balance of contrasting flavors, where the vinegar's sourness is balanced with the chili's heat, similar to the balance of yin and yang.
The soup is customarily consumed during the winter months due to its warming properties. It's also particularly popular during Chinese New Year celebrations due to the belief that sour foods cleanse the body and help usher in a fresh start.
Carrot halwa (gajar ka halwa)
Halwa is a classic Indian sweet recipe that's vry popular during winter. The traditional carrot halwa is made with just carrots, whole milk and ghee in addition to sugar. We prefer this version with coconut milk.
Carrot and ginger soup
The combination of carrot and ginger results in a warming soup.
Old Dutch braised red cabbage
A delicious Dutch side dish that goes well with gamey meat.
Toads in the hole
Meaty sausages cooked in the oven in a light and crispy batter.
Vegetable hot pot
A warming vegetarian dish. Challenging but worth the effort.
Venison hot pot
A warming dish for the winter. This is slow food but every bite is worth the effort.
Turkey roll
Ideal for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or a special celebration for a small group.
Harvest vegetable salad
Harvest vegetable salad is a great side dish with chicken or turkey.
Hot apple cider punch with Calvados
Pour this warming drink into mugs and enjoy after a walk in the cold winter air. One of many drinks to warm up in the chilly months.