30+ Healthy Winter Recipes

Eat in season with these delicious recipes — perfect for a cold winter day.

Also see the least-fresh winter foods to avoid.

By Gloria Dawson

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Red bean and collard gumbo vegetarian gumbo recipe
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Red Bean and Collard Gumbo

This vegetarian gumbo won't disappoint.

Red Bean and Collard Gumbo recipe

Swiss cheese and onion crostini recipe
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Swiss Cheese Onion Crostini

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

Swiss Cheese Onion Crostini recipe

Avocado and ham sandwiches
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Avocado and Ham Sandwiches

Let the mild, nutty flavor of avocados stand in for Swiss cheese in this classic ham sandwich.

Avocado and Ham Sandwich recipe

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Grapefruit

Grapefruits are in season along the southern states like Florida, Texas and California. Simply cut and sprinkle with a touch of sugar to enjoy grapefruits all winter long.
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Baby Carrots and Pearl Onions

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

Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Baby Carrots and Pearl Onions recipe

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Creamy Celery Soup

A surprisingly rich soup perfect for a winter lunch.

Creamy Celery Soup recipe

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Baby-Greens Salad with Grapefruit Vinaigrette

Grapefruit is at its peak in winter. Try it in this delicious vinaigrette.

Baby-Greens Salad with Grapefruit Vinaigrette recipe

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Winter Pasta Salad with Chicken, Mushrooms and Radicchio

Pasta salad doesn't have to be a strictly summer dish. This recipe is refreshing in winter with chicken, mushrooms and radicchio.

Winter Pasta Salad Recipe

From Hudson Valley Mediterranean: The Gigi Good Food Cookbook

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Mocha Pumpkin Cheesecake

A delicious new spin on classic cheesecake.

Mocha Pumpkin Cheesecake recipe

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Carrot Soup with Cucumber Pistachio Relish

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

Carrot Soup with Cucumber Pistachio Relish recipe

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Sweet Potato Fries

The perfect winter snack or side dish.

Sweet Potato Fries recipe

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Carrot Cake

A cinnamon sweet and spicy recipe from Bob's Red Mill Baking Book.

Carrot Cake recipe

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Turkey and Vegetable Stir-Fry

Try this stir-fry with in-season vegetables like bok choy, broccoli, carrots and mushrooms.

Turkey and Vegetable Stir-Fry recipe

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Oranges

Sweet and juicy oranges are in season in the southern states. They are the perfect portable winter snack — just peel and eat.
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Peasant-Style Potato and Kale Soup

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

Peasant-Style Potato and Kale Soup recipe

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Whole Wheat Pasta with Garlicky Greens

In-season greens give a simple pasta dish some added nutrients.

Whole Wheat Pasta with Garlicky Greens recipe

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Baked Mashed Potato Casserole

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

Baked Mashed Potato Casserole recipe

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Roasted Garlic Soup

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

Roasted Garlic Soup recipe

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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.

Cranberry Apple Crisp with Oatmeal Streusel recipe

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Rosemary-Roasted Winter Root Vegetables

Seasonal root veggies get a fragrant toss of rosemary and garlic.

Rosemary-Roasted Winter Root Vegetables recipe

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Crudités with Pumpkin Sage Pâté

Try this dish with a variety of in-season pumpkins or winter squash.

Crudités with Pumpkin Sage Pâté recipe

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Mixed Grain Risotto with Radicchio and Mushrooms

Feel free to add more seasonal vegetables to this creamy and delicious dish.

Mixed Grain Risotto with Radicchio and Mushrooms recipe

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Mexican Avocado Soup

A creamy and spicy soup courtesy of The Big Book of Quick & Healthy Recipes.

Mexican Avocado Soup recipe

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Lemon Risotto with Basil

Lemon and basil are a perfect match. Try them in this risotto for a fantastic side dish.

Lemon Risotto with Basil recipe

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Roasted Root Vegetable and Apple Soup

This winter soup gets a touch of sweetness with fresh and dried apples.

Roasted Root Vegetable and Apple Soup recipe

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Winter Greens with Pink Grapefruit and Red Onion

A unique salad recipe courtesy of Mark Gaier and Clark Frasier.

Winter Greens with Pink Grapefruit and Red Onion recipe

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Roasted Butternut Squash and Pear Soup

A delightful soup to warm you on the chilliest days.

Roasted Butternut Squash and Pear Soup recipe

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Smoky Root Vegetable Gratin

Root vegetables sing of the winter season.

Smoky Root Vegetable Gratin recipe

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Homemade Pecan Pie

Don't save this treat just for the holidays.

Pecan Pie recipe

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Mashed Russet Potatoes with Root Vegetables

A twist on classic mashed potatoes.

Mashed Russet Potatoes with Root Vegetables recipe

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Biscuit Topped Chicken

On a cold winter night, nothing compares to some good old comfort food like chicken, biscuits and stew. Here's a delicious new twist on that old favorite.

Biscuit Topped Chicken with Root Vegetable Stew Recipe

From Hudson Valley Mediterranean: The Gigi Good Food Cookbook

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Cauliflower and Leek Soup with Nut Brown Butter and Toasted Hazelnuts

Chef Peter Berley created this cool-weather soup.

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

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