The Complete Autumn and Winter Cookbook: 550+ Recipes for Warming Dinners, Holiday Roasts, Seasonal Desserts, Breads, Food Gifts, and More (The Complete ATK Cookbook Series)

Weekend Roasting and Braising

Good food shouldn't be relegated to the holidays. Much of the time it takes to make the dishes in our chapter on Weekend Roasting and Braising is hands-off, perfect for a leisurely day of cooking. On busier nights, you can turn to the Weeknight Dinners chapter to find complete meals that come together in around an hour or less.

Centerpieces for a Crowd

From roast to casseroles to savory pies to sauces and gravies, we've got you covered. This chapter includes recipes that can be made ahead, like our Turkey and Gravy for a Crowd, and vegetarian options like the Vegetable Moussaka.

Vegetable Sides

Make sure no vegetable gets left behind with side dishes that are sure to wow; whether it is a weeknight dinner or holiday feast.

Pies, Puddings, and Fruit Desserts

No meal is complete without dessert. Bake up a classic like Pecan Pie or step outside your comfort zone with the Chocolate, Matcha, and Pomegranate Tart.

Make-Ahead Firesides for Four

We love to serve—and sip—this cocktail during the autumn months; it just seems appropriate when the leaves are falling and the air has turned chilly.

Creamy Chestnut Soup

Earthy, nutty, and silky, chestnut soup is a perfect starter for a cozy winter meal next to a roaring fire.

Pan-Roasted Chicken Breasts with Root Vegetables

A smoking-hot skillet creates

a great seared crust on juicy, bone-in chicken breasts and is the perfect vessel for roasting a medley of hearty root vegetables

to serve on the side.

Slow-Cooker White Wine–Poached Pears

A classic French dessert, poached pears are surprisingly simple to make at home, especially when using the gentle, controlled heat of a slow cooker.