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Mason jar saladsEven though the temperatures outside are hovering just above freezing and the sidewalks are slick with ice, give yourself a break from comfort foods by packing a mason jar salad for lunch.
Raita – Cucumber herb yogurt sauceRefreshing raita cools down spicy foods and adds flavor to dishes like curried cauliflower, stewed lentils, roasted eggplant, or spiced lamb kebabs.
Kimchi soup with pork belly and tofuThe savory, pungent, spicy goodness of Kimchi Soup with Pork Belly and Tofu will fend off just about anything winter throws at you.
Old fashioned chocolate buttermilk cakeShow someone you care with this classic chocolate cake. Simple, with no gimmicks or difficult frosting, this cake is just plain, old fashioned good.
Melty cheese and caramelized onion fondue dipWow guests with this fondue appetizer, which can easily be prepped ahead of time. Caramelized onions, nutty Gruyère, and creamy brie add layers of flavor.
The best chocolate cream cheese cupcakesBake your way through the rest of winter starting with these cream cheese chocolate cupcakes. Or choose another favorite dessert from the list below.
Risotto-style orzo with Porcini mushroomsOrzo – rice-shaped pasta – stands in for rice in this earthy, less fussy version of risotto, flavored with dried porcini mushrooms, saffron, leeks, garlic, and lemon juice.
Chinese chicken with black pepper sauceMake this easy chicken stir fry with a peppery brown sauce for a quick weeknight dinner.
Tantanmen ramenIn ‘Ramen Alley’ in Kyoto, top noodle restaurants compete for diners. Here's a recipe to try at home.
'Dưa món,' Vietnamese brined vegetablesDưa món, dried vegetables preserved in spicy fish sauce, is a Vietnamese tradition that can be easily replicated. Use a food dehydrator, or just your oven to dry daikon, carrots, and green papaya.
Korean stir-fried glass noodles, 'japchae'Japchae is a stir-fried mix of noodles, vegetables, and meat. Made from sweet potatoes, these noodles are available at most Asian markets.
Root vegetables with walnut sage crumbleApply the same method of a summer fruit crisp to root vegetables for a savory winter crumble. Serve it as a main course for a vegetarian meal, or as an impressive side dish along side a roast.
Warm potato leek soup (vichyssoise)Vichyssoise is usually served cold, but it can easily be transformed into warm, flavorful potato soup for cold days. Use your trusty immersion blender to blend this vegetarian soup to your desired consistency.
General Tso’s chickenThis history and mystery of General Tso's chicken has sparked much curiosity. Recreate the ubiquitous Chinese-American dish at home and serve with rice and your favorite steamed veggie for a better-than-takeout dinner.
Chinese sweet potato dumplings for Chinese New YearCelebrate Chinese New Year with dumplings. This recipe makes a nice template for sweet potato or winter squash filling flavored with Asian sauces and spices.
Potato röstiRösti is a perfectly browned, buttery potato pancake of epic proportions made with sweet, waxy Yukon Golds.
King Cake cupcakesNo time for King Cake this year? Make these simple butter cupcakes and dress them up for Mardi Gras with colored sprinkles.
10 pancake recipes for Shrove Tuesday Whether you like classic buttermilk or pumpkin flavored or savory stacks or hearty whole wheat, our Stir Up Bloggers have a stack of pancake recipes to offer. So get your griddle hot and get ready pile your plate high.
King's Cake for Mardi GrasA traditional King's Cake for Mardi Gras contains a tiny baby doll hidden inside.
Mardi Gras recipe: Shrimp and okra gumboCelebrate Mardi Gras Cajun-style with this delicious shrimp stew thickened with browned okra.
