Source: Nadianb, AdobeStockSeasonal ingredients are the best solution in cooking, whether for a restaurant menu or everyday home meals. We offer you a selection of 20 delicious winter dish recipes!
1. Honey Gingerbread Cookies
Source: postila.ruThis is the dough used to make those classic gingerbread men that can then be decorated with icing.
You will need: 2 eggs, 400 g wheat flour, 150 g sugar, 100 g butter, 80 g honey, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 pinch salt.
Preparation: Mix honey, eggs, and sugar, add butter, and heat over medium heat, stirring constantly. When bubbles appear, remove the mixture from the heat, add baking soda, let the mixture rise, and cool it in a bowl with ice water.
Gradually stir in the flour with salt, knead the dough, and refrigerate it for 1-2 hours wrapped in plastic. Then roll it out into a 5 mm thick sheet and cut out the gingerbread cookies. Bake them in the oven for 12-15 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius and decorate as desired.
2. Hungarian Goulash
Source: babushkinadacha.ruClassic Hungarian goulash is very hearty, making it perfect for winter.
You will need: 500 g beef, 1 bell pepper, 500 g potatoes, 2 onions, 2 carrots, 2 tbsp tomato sauce, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tbsp paprika, 1 L water, spices.
Preparation: Finely chop the onion, fry until golden, add paprika and all spices, and fry for another 1 minute. Add the beef cut into strips and fry until golden. Add tomato sauce, a little water, and simmer the beef for 2-2.5 hours over low heat, adding water as needed.
Add the chopped potatoes and carrots and simmer for another 10 minutes. Add the bell pepper and water, bring to a boil, simmer for another 15 minutes, add garlic, and let the goulash steep under the lid.
3. Korean-Style Cabbage and Beetroot Salad
Source: attuale.ruAccessible vegetables and a delicious spicy dish – just right for winter evenings.
You will need: 200 g cabbage, 200 g beetroot, 200 g carrots, 150 g onion, 50 ml vegetable oil, 2 cloves garlic, 1.5 tbsp vinegar, 1 tsp coriander, 1 tbsp sugar, 0.5 tsp chili pepper, salt, spices.
Preparation: Thinly shred all vegetables into julienne strips and mince the garlic. Fry the onion in oil until golden and add it to the other vegetables directly with the oil. Add all remaining ingredients, mix the salad, and let it steep.
4. Chicken Drumsticks with Oranges and Honey
Source: letsgophotos.ruYou can use the same marinade for any other chicken parts.
You will need: 700 g chicken drumsticks, 1 orange, 2 cloves garlic, 2 tbsp honey, 1 onion, 0.5 tsp each of oregano, basil, cumin, and other spices to taste, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 handful olives.
Preparation: Mix orange zest and juice, honey, minced garlic, oil, and all spices. Marinate the chicken drumsticks in this mixture for at least 1 hour. Place the chicken with the marinade in a baking dish, add sliced onion and olives on top. Cook for 45-50 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius in the oven.
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5. Ginger Cookies
Source: mirtesen.ruGrated ginger can be replaced with ground powder.
You will need: 200 g flour, 1 egg, 1 cup sugar, 1 tsp baking powder, 100 g butter, 2.5 tsp grated ginger, 1 tsp cinnamon, 3 tsp honey, 0.5 tsp ground cloves, 1 tsp ground cardamom.
Preparation: Cream soft butter with sugar. Add egg and honey, then add all dry ingredients and ginger. Knead the dough, wrap it in plastic, and refrigerate for 2 hours. After that, roll it out thinly, cut out cookies, and bake for 7-8 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius in the oven.
6. Pumpkin and Lentil Puree Soup
Source: eda.ruWe recommend serving the finished soup with homemade dark bread croutons.
You will need: 1 cup red lentils, 200 g pumpkin, 1 onion, 3 cloves garlic, 1 L broth, 2 cm ginger, 2 tbsp olive oil, spices.
Preparation: Mince onion, garlic, and ginger. Fry them for a couple of minutes until translucent, add finely chopped pumpkin and rinsed lentils, pour in the broth, and bring to a boil. Cook the soup until the lentils are tender, 15-20 minutes, then blend until smooth and season.
7. Kohlrabi and Daikon Vitamin Salad
Source: koapir.ruAn excellent vitamin-rich salad, also suitable for weight loss.
You will need: 2 kohlrabi, 1 green apple, 1 cucumber, 1 carrot, 1 daikon, 1 bell pepper, 1 bunch each of dill and parsley, 2 tbsp horseradish, 300 ml sour cream, spices.
Preparation: Cut all ingredients into thin julienne strips and chop the herbs. Dress the salad with a mixture of sour cream and horseradish with spices to taste.
8. Tangerine Sour Cream Pie
Source: malinika.ruFor this recipe, we recommend choosing a fattier sour cream – 20% or more.
You will need: 250 g flour, 150 g sour cream, 150 g sugar, 50 g butter, 30 g vanilla sugar, 4 tangerines, 2 eggs, 1 tbsp baking powder.
Preparation: Whisk eggs with sugar until fluffy, add sour cream and whisk again. Add sifted flour with baking powder and vanilla sugar. Mix the dough, pour it into a mold, arrange tangerine segments on top, and then pieces of butter. Bake the pie for 30-40 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius in the oven.
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9. Winter Vegetable Salad
Source: dzen.ruA very hearty salad with canned beans and corn, quick to prepare.
You will need: 2 tomatoes, 1 purple onion, 1 can red beans, 1 can corn, 1 bell pepper, 1/2 bunch cilantro, spices, olive oil, lemon juice.
Preparation: Dice the vegetables and add the beans and corn without liquid. Chop the cilantro and dress the salad with olive oil, lemon juice, and spices to taste.
10. Fried Turnips
Source: vostorg.buzzAn excellent alternative to regular fried potatoes – delicious and original.
You will need: 300 g turnips, 2 onions, 1 tbsp vegetable oil, salt.
Preparation: Slice the peeled turnips and cut the onion into feathers. Fry the turnips in oil until golden, stirring. Add the onion and continue frying until translucent. Salt to taste.
11. American Chowder
Source: vechorka.ruHearty and rich chowder soup is perfectly suited for winter.
You will need: 800 g chicken thighs, 3 potatoes, 1 onion, 1 carrot, 150 g bacon, 70 g smoked chicken, 150 ml cream, 100 g cheddar cheese, 2-2.5 L water, spices.
Preparation: Cover chicken thighs with water, bring to a boil, cook for about 40 minutes, and remove the chicken. Separate the meat from the skin and bones, and shred it. Add diced potatoes to the boiling broth. Slice bacon and smoked chicken, and fry them until golden in a dry pan.
Add minced onion and carrot, and fry until vegetables are soft. Add the fried mixture to the potatoes, grated cheddar, and cook for another 5 minutes. Add cream and cooked chicken, bring the chowder to a boil, season, and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
12. Spiced Fruitcake with Dried Fruits
Source: za-edoy.ruThis aromatic fruitcake can be made just because, or even for Christmas or New Year's.
You will need: 2 eggs, 150 g sugar, 100 g butter, 120 g flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 2 g vanilla sugar, 100 g dried fruits, 50 g walnuts, 2 tsp cognac, 1 tbsp honey.
Preparation: Soak dried fruits in hot water for 15 minutes, drain the water, and chop them. Pour cognac over them and leave for a couple of hours. Cream soft butter with sugar and honey, add eggs and whisk with a mixer.
Add vanilla sugar and flour with baking powder. Mix the dough and add dried fruits with chopped nuts. Pour the dough into a mold and bake the fruitcake for 40 minutes at 170 degrees Celsius in the oven.
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13. Roasted Root Vegetable Salad
Source: gustotv.comIt turns out so vibrant that just looking at it is a pleasure.
You will need: 200 g purple onion, 200 g each of beetroot, pumpkin, and carrots, 1 tbsp each of pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds, 2 sprigs rosemary, 1 tbsp each of olive oil and lemon juice, spices.
Preparation: Roughly chop all vegetables, drizzle with oil, and place on parchment paper in the oven for about 40 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius. Let the vegetables cool, sprinkle with lemon juice, season, and sprinkle with seeds and chopped rosemary.
14. Jerusalem Artichoke Fritters
Source: retseptyreceptov.ruA substitute for regular potato pancakes when you want something new.
You will need: 400 g Jerusalem artichoke, 2 cloves garlic, 1 bunch herbs, 1 egg, spices, 2 tbsp flour.
Preparation: Grate the Jerusalem artichoke, mince the garlic and herbs, and mix all ingredients together. Fry the fritters on both sides until golden, spooning them onto the pan.
15. Sweet Potato Gratin
Source: pinterest.comA simple but very impressive vegetable gratin with cream and Parmesan.
You will need: 800 g sweet potato, 25 g butter, 30 ml vegetable oil, 2 cloves garlic, 2 tsp Provence herbs, spices, 120 ml cream, 25 g Parmesan, 3 sprigs parsley.
Preparation: Mix melted butter and olive oil, minced garlic, Provence herbs, and spices to taste. Grease a baking dish with this mixture. Slice the sweet potato into thin rounds, mix with the remaining oil, and arrange loosely in the dish.
Cover everything with foil and bake for 45-50 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius in the oven. Then remove the foil, pour in the cream, and bake for another 20-25 minutes. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan, return the dish to the oven for another 5 minutes, and at the end of cooking – sprinkle with chopped parsley.
16. Carrot Cake
Source: inteq-bau.ruThe simplest cake, for which the dough preparation takes mere minutes.
You will need: 250 g carrots, 2 eggs, 100 g sugar, 30 g vegetable oil, 10 g baking powder, 80 g flour, spices.
Preparation: Grate the carrots and mix them with eggs, oil, and spices. Add all other ingredients and mix thoroughly again. Pour the dough into a mold and bake for 30-40 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius in the oven.
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17. Pumpkin Muffins
Source: dzen.ruWinter baking can be not only delicious but also quite healthy.
You will need: 300 g pumpkin, 2 eggs, 150 g sugar, 100 g vegetable oil, 1 tsp baking powder, 300 g flour, 75 g walnuts, cinnamon, spices.
Preparation: Boil the pumpkin until soft and mash it into a puree. Mix with the remaining liquid ingredients, then add the sifted dry ingredients. Finally, add chopped nuts. Spoon the dough into muffin molds and bake for 20-25 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius in the oven.
18. Bigos with Sauerkraut and Sausage
Source: lobsterhouse.ruA Polish version of cabbage stew with smoked meats. The finished bigos can be sprinkled with herbs.
You will need: 300 g fresh cabbage, 300 g sauerkraut, 200 g smoked sausage, 1 onion, 1 carrot, 1 tbsp tomato paste, spices.
Preparation: Simmer sauerkraut in oil for 15-20 minutes, add grated carrot, shredded fresh cabbage, and minced onion. Pour in 80 ml of water and simmer everything for 15 minutes covered over medium heat. Add tomato paste, spices, and sliced sausage. Simmer the bigos for another 10 minutes covered.
19. Potato and Canned Pea Salad
Source: youtube.comA hearty winter salad for when you need something quick and simple.
You will need: 3-4 potatoes, 3 pickled cucumbers, 2 eggs, 1/2 purple onion, 1 can canned green peas, spices, vegetable oil.
Preparation: Boil potatoes and eggs until cooked. Dice all ingredients, add canned peas, season the salad, and dress it with oil.
20. Pork with Ginger and Soy Sauce
Source: pulse.mail.ruA spicy hot dinner for lovers of Asian cuisine.
You will need: 300 g pork, spices, 1 ginger root, 20 g green onion, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp tomato sauce, vegetable oil.
Preparation: Grate the ginger root and cut the green onion into 2-3 cm feathers. Slice the pork into strips and fry in oil for 2-3 minutes. Add ginger, spices to taste, and tomato sauce. Cook for another 5 minutes. Add soy sauce, simmer everything for another 3-4 minutes, and sprinkle the finished pork with green onion.