One of the easiest ways to maximize flavor in meals is to cook with ingredients that are in season and that’s no different in the colder weather. In the winter months, produce like squash, cauliflower, potatoes, parsnips, beets, broccoli and cabbage are filling our grocery bags. From main meals to side dishes, we’ve gathered an assortment of recipes spotlighting winter produce that are guaranteed to be a delicious addition to your dinner table.
One-Pot Chicken Apple Sausage and Cabbage
“My mom created this over 10 years ago using Aidell’s Chicken Apple Sausage and it has been a family favorite ever since. I had over 50 foster kids during that time and I can’t think of one that did not like it or want seconds.” – Michelle
Crock Pot Mandarin Chicken
“This is a fast and delicious recipe for the mom who doesn’t have much kitchen duty time. It took me 15-20 minutes to prep and 4 hours of cooking time. This can be made on the 4-hour or 6- or 8-hour settings, depending on your time.” – Carolyn
Hearty Borscht
“This is a version of Borscht my mother’s Polish family has made for many generations. I remember HATING this soup as a kid. But now that I am all grown up, I can’t get enough of it! Funny how your tastes change.” – Catherine
Honey-Glazed Parsnips
“My nephew and nieces love these. So does my hubby (me, too)! Carrots are also really good if you don’t like parsnips.” – Michelle
Hot Potato Salad
“This is a good and different winter salad.” – Dorothy
Roasted Cauliflower With Sweet Mini Peppers
“Roasted Cauliflower With Sweet Mini Peppers is the perfect side for any meal. This is a simple and tasty way to make roasted veggies.” – Debbie
Savory Roasted Butternut Squash & Red Pepper Soup
“I love anything with butternut squash. Since it’s finally soup weather I had to make this! It’s very hearty, savory, just a tiny bit sweet, and makes your whole house smell like fall.” – Ashley
Jamie’s Loaded Cauliflower
“This is such a great dish to make and eat. It is just like my loaded potatoes, only made with cauliflower.” – Jamie
Orecchiette With Sausage and Broccoli
“Orecchiette are little bowl-shaped pasta ears that hold creamy sauces very well. For this, I used a chicken-garlic-spinach sausage. You can use any kind, really.” – Jennifer
Mom’s Fried Potatoes and Onions
“My husband, Mark, is a meat and potatoes man. He absolutely loves this fried potatoes and onions recipe! He will actually eat this as his main meal. It’s wonderful comfort food.” – Fran
Fried Cabbage With Bacon
“I love this as a main dish or a side dish ever since my grandma used to make this and spoon bread. I hope you enjoy!!” – Kadijah
Instant Pot Lemon Chicken
“On those busy weeknights, cooking a tasty meal in your Instant Pot is a great way to get good food on the table fast. I’m going to share an easy recipe for you to try, Lemon Chicken is one of our family favorites.” – Lori
Parmesan Garlic Mashed Turnips
“I love my turnips cooked like this they are very tasty.” – Patsy
Roasted Root Vegetable Medley
“Cooking smart for a healthy heart is what it’s all about. Your family will love this low-fat, full of flavor, and wonderful side dish.” – Carol
Sausage, Onion and Pepper Fajita Sandwich
“Mixing smoked sausage with a fajita recipe ended up being a great last-minute dinner idea. The flavor was really intense. The dish was all gone in no time.” – Monica
Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls
“I got this recipe from a community cookbook years ago – they were trying to raise money to get their community center some new flooring. It was called unstuffed cabbage rolls in the book but we just call it Cabbage Roll Casserole. Not exactly as good as real cabbage rolls, but it’s a really close second if you haven’t the time or inclination to fuss with cabbage rolls.” – Deb
Roughed Up Roasted Potatoes
“The kids love these! A simple recipe that can be done anytime without having an actual roast. I learned from some friends in the UK.” – Brad
Broccoli Shrimp Casserole
“Broccoli shrimp casserole is a favorite of mine. There are so many different cheeses that can be used, experiment.” – Dennis
Cauliflower Broccoli Casserole
“Everyone always likes this a lot and wants the recipe.” – Leona
Crock Pot Citrus Chicken
“I was brainstorming what to do with a bag of lemons at the bottom of the fridge and came up with this recipe.” – Theresa
Fried Kale with Mushrooms and Bacon
“After making fresh creamed spinach, I wanted to try some kale. I love how it has a more delicate flavor than spinach.” – Kim
Maple Pecan Roasted Acorn Squash
“Easy roasted acorn squash boats filled with buttery maple syrup and topped with crunchy toasted pecans!” – Kevin