Winter Cooking and Recipes

Information and ideas for cooking in the winter season plus lots of recipes

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Jump to:   List of what’s in season in Winter|  Winter Produce: Information and Recipes

Winter is upon us and whilst there isn't such an abundance of locally grown fruit and vegetables in season, there are still lots of other ingredients which are at their best from December to February.

Although there are thousands of recipes on this site suitable for Winter cooking, below are links to seasonal produce featuring information and specially selected recipes using the freshest and best Winter season  ingredients including meat, fish, fruit and vegetables, many of which also include additional useful and informative editorials.

Make sure to visit our slow cooking section which features lots of  information about using and preparing ingredients especially suitable for slow cooking in casseroles, stews, tagines and other methods.

What’s in Season in Winter

Whilst not definitive, below is a list of ingredients which are in season in Winter.
 

Fruit and nuts in season in Winter

Almonds, apples,  brazil nuts, chestnuts, cranberries, hazelnuts, lemons, oranges, passion fruit, pears, pomegranate,  tangerines, walnuts


Vegetables, Herbs & Fungi in season in Winter

Beetroot, Brussels sprouts, carrots, cauliflower, celeriac, celery, chicory, horseradish, Jerusalem artichoke, kale, kohlrabi, leeks, mushrooms, onions, parsley, parsnips, potatoes,  sage, salsify,  spinach, squash, swede, thyme, truffles, turnips, wild mushrooms

 

Meat, Poultry & Game in season in Winter

Duck, goose, grouse, guinea fowl, hare,  partridge, pheasant, rabbit, turkey, venison, wood pigeon
 

Fish and Shellfish in season in Winter

Brill, clams, cockles, cod,  crab, dab, eel, haddock, halibut, hake, langoustine, lemon sole, mackerel, monkfish, mussels, oysters, plaice, scallops, sea bass, sea bream, skate, squid, turbot, winkles