Winter cooking

As the colder months approach, nothing beats the comfort of an easy red wine beef stew. This simple beef stew recipe offers a rich, warming experience on those chilly nights. Infused with red wine's robust flavor and tender braised beef, it’s a surefire way to stay cozy and satisfied. What’s more, it’s a breeze to make with a few simple ingredients, guaranteeing a quick and easy bowl of stew whenever you crave that soothing comfort.

As far as French cuisine goes, this Classic Beef Bourguignon is a must make! Tender beef swimming in a rich wine sauce--perfect for the holidays.

This delicious homemade dinner is the perfect dish for a cold winter evening! Scottish steak pie is made from a rich, chunky beef stew and buttery puff pastry. Everyone will love this comfort food!

Recipe video above. Considered by many to be the mother of all stews, Beef Bourguignon is a French dish made with beef, bacon lardons, carrots, onions and mushrooms slow-cooked in a rich red wine sauce. For the most magnificent stew of your life, start this 2 days before you plan to serve it, do not shortcut pan roasting ingredients individually, and use homemade beef stock if you can!

Warm, roasted pumpkin combined with delicious hearty carrots and the subtle sweetness of apples makes an incredibly appetizing winter soup. This soup is smooth and creamy, a perfect comfort food for snowy winter days.

It doesn't get much more comforting than loaded scalloped potatoes. And this is one of the best recipes for them you'll ever try.

A close-up of one of the squares of the cheesy garlic pull apart bread. When it comes to comfort food, the most cozy, comforting dishes involve three key ingredients: bread, cheese, and garlic.my Cheesy Pull-Apart Garlic Bread is a cozy, comforting, and incredibly cheesy dish that is perfect to warm you up on a cool winter night, or entertain guests at all of your holiday parties!

Coq au Vin is a traditional French stew where chicken is slowly braised in red wine and garnished with mushrooms and pearl onions.

A recipe for Italian Bolognese sauce that can be made in the slow cooker or on the stove.

Need some dinner ideas? This week we made the most amazing beef bolognese, our favorite chicken noodle soup, and more great recipes!