Winter

People waste too much food, but it doesn’t have to be that way, especially if you make the most of your leftovers.

This gooey peppermint brownie recipe combines rich chocolate with bright peppermint.

Lemon chicken orzo soup is considered a “healing” soup because it combines immune-boosting, nutrient-dense ingredients — like Vitamin C-rich lemon, protein-packed chicken and anti-inflammatory garlic — with hydrating broth to fight colds, reduce congestion and aid in recovery.

Every corner of Italy has its own culinary traditions, from carbonara in Rome to tortellini in Bologna. Winter Olympics co-host Cortina d’Ampezzo’s signature dish is the colorful, stuffed pasta known as casunziei.

This crock pot potato soup is rich, hearty, warm and comforting – perfect for combating the cold winter.

If you’re craving melt-in-your-mouth, buttery shortbread cookies but don’t want all the carbs and sugar, try this gluten-free, low carb and zero sugar recipe.

If you’re participating in Dry January, or are looking for tasty drinks without the alcohol, Food & Wine special projects editor Lucy Simon has some for you to make.

Priya Lakshminarayan, author of “The Essential Vegan Indian Cookbook,” shares her recipe for tomato saar, a festive drink made with tomatoes and coconut milk.

This holiday dessert is perfect for non-bakers. With just five minutes of prep time and only 30 minutes in the oven, these brandied pears with cranberry orange goat cheese are a quick and simple crowdpleaser.

If you love oatmeal cookies but want to try something other than the classic raisin variety, these browned butter cashew butterscotch cookies are just the thing.