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Red Bean and Collard Gumbo and 30 More Winter Recipes

Eat in season with these delicious recipes — perfect for a cold winter day.
Also see How To Use Veggies From The Winter Farmers' Market

By Gloria Dawson

Red Bean and Collard Gumbo

red bean, gumbo Red bean and collard gumbo vegetarian gumbo recipe This vegetarian gumbo won\'t disappoint. \r\n

Red Bean and Collard Gumbo recipe

Swiss Cheese Onion Crostini

crostini, appetizer, onion, swiss cheese Swiss cheese and onion crostini recipe

A simple, quick and inexpensive appetizer perfect for any gathering.

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Swiss Cheese Onion Crostini recipe

Cauliflower and Leek Soup with Nut Brown Butter and Toasted Hazelnuts

cauliflower and leek soup, hazelnuts, soup recipes Cauliflower and Leek Soup with Nut Brown Butter and Toasted Hazelnuts

Chef Peter Berley created this cool-weather soup.

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Cauliflower and Leek Soup with Nut Brown Butter and Toasted Hazelnuts recipe

Avocado and Ham Sandwiches

avocado, ham, sandwich Avocado and ham sandwiches Let the mild, nutty flavor of avocados stand in for Swiss cheese in this classic ham sandwich.\r\n

Avocado and Ham Sandwich recipe

Grapefruit

grapefruit grapefruit Grapefruits are in season along the southern states like Florida, Texas and California. \r\nSimply cut and sprinkle with a touch of sugar to enjoy grapefruits all winter long.

Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Baby Carrots and Pearl Onions

brussels sprouts, pearl onions, baby carrots Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Baby Carrots and Pearl Onions

Got a Brussels sprouts hater at your table? Win her over with this oven-caramelized dish.

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Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Baby Carrots and Pearl Onions recipe

Creamy Celery Soup

celery soup, celery, soup Creamy celery soup recipe A surprisingly rich soup perfect for a winter lunch.\r\n\r\n

Creamy Celery Soup recipe

Baby-Greens Salad with Grapefruit Vinaigrette

salad, recipe, baby greens, grapefruit baby-greens salad with grapefruit vinaigrette Grapefruit is at its peak in winter. Try it in this delicious vinaigrette. \r\n

Baby-Greens Salad with Grapefruit Vinaigrette recipe

Mocha Pumpkin Cheesecake

cheesecake, mocha, pumpkin mocha pumpkin cheesecake recipe A delicious new spin on classic cheesecake.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Mocha Pumpkin Cheesecake recipe

Carrot Soup with Cucumber Pistachio Relish

carrot soup, carrot, pistachio Carrot soup recipe

Some soups are just as tasty hot as they are cold — this soup is one of those.

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Carrot Soup with Cucumber Pistachio Relish recipe

Sweet Potato Fries

sweet potato fries, fries sweet potato fries The perfect winter snack or side dish.\r\n

Sweet Potato Fries recipe

Carrot Cake

carrot, carrot cake, cake carrot cake recipe A cinnamon sweet and spicy recipe from Bob\'s Red Mill Baking Book.\r\n

Carrot Cake recipe

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Turkey and Vegetable Stir-Fry

stir-fry, stir fry, vegetable, turkey Turkey and vegetable stir-fry recipe Try this stir-fry with in-season vegetables like bok choy, broccoli, carrots and mushrooms. \r\n

Turkey and Vegetable Stir-Fry recipe

Oranges

orange Oranges Sweet and juicy oranges are in season in the southern states. \r\nThey are the perfect portable winter snack — just peel and eat.

Peasant-Style Potato and Kale Soup

kale, collard greens, soup Potato and kale soup recipe

Collard greens, another in-season vegetable, can be substituted for kale in this dish.

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Peasant-Style Potato and Kale Soup recipe

Whole Wheat Pasta with Garlicky Greens

swiss chard, pasta, broccoli Pasta with greens recipe In-season greens give a simple pasta dish some added nutrients. \r\n

Whole Wheat Pasta with Garlicky Greens recipe

Baked Mashed Potato Casserole

casserole, mashed potato Baked mashed potato casserole recipe

Mashed potatoes get gussied up in this easy-to-make recipe.

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Baked Mashed Potato Casserole recipe

Roasted Garlic Soup

roasted garlic soup, garlic soup, garlic Roasted garlic soup recipe

Serve with French bread and a salad of winter greens for a simple winter meal.

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Roasted Garlic Soup recipe

Cranberry Apple Crisp with Oatmeal Streusel

apple crisp, oatmeal streusel, dessert cranberry apple crisp with oatmeal streusel Because fresh cranberries are usually available only in the fall, you might want to pick up extra bags and stick them in the freezer for later on in the year.\r\n

Cranberry Apple Crisp with Oatmeal Streusel recipe

Rosemary-Roasted Winter Root Vegetables

butternut squash, root vegetables Roasted winter root vegetables Seasonal root veggies get a fragrant toss of rosemary and garlic.

Rosemary-Roasted Winter Root Vegetables recipe

Crudités with Pumpkin Sage Pâté

pumpkin, pate Crudities with pumpkin sage pate Try this dish with a variety of in-season pumpkins or winter squash.\r\n\r\n\r\n

Crudités with Pumpkin Sage Pâté recipe

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Mixed Grain Risotto with Radicchio and Mushrooms

rissotto, mushroom, radicchio Mixed grain risotto with radicchio and mushroom recipe Feel free to add more seasonal vegetables to this creamy and delicious dish.\r\n

Mixed Grain Risotto with Radicchio and Mushrooms recipe