Kapusniak (Polish Potato, Kielbasa, and Cabbage Soup)

There are hundreds of variations on classic Polish kapusniak (sauerkraut and sausage soup). This version is not authentic, but it is simple, delicious, and deeply nourishing. Sauerkraut and fresh cabbage come together for extra flavor in the broth.

Goulash (Hungarian Beef and Paprika Stew)

This old fashioned goulash is loaded with vegetables and beef, for a hearty winter meal.

Sausage and Sauerkraut Stew with Duck Fat Dumplings

[Photograph: Max Falkowitz] Juniper plays best with gamey meats, but game can be hard to come by. If you don't hunt (or have a friend who does), your options are limited. Ducks, however, are far more widely available and are...

Easy Creamy Potato, Leek, and Sauerkraut Soup

This recipe takes ideas from traditional Polish kapusniak (sauerkraut soup) and combines them with the creamy texture of potato-leek soup for a bowl that's satisfyingly rich and filling, but with a tangy, bright flavor.

Hungarian Goulash (beef stew-soup)

Hungarian Goulash - jury's out on whether it's a soup or a stew, but everyone agrees it's delicious! Paprika spiced hearty beef stew.

Hovězí Guláš (Czech Beef Goulash)

Czech Beef Goulash (Hovězí Guláš) is a thick stew made with beef, onions and spices. Goulash is popular throughout Central Europe, but this version is traditionally Czech.

Choucroute Garnie à l'Alsacienne (Alsatian Braised Sauerkraut With Mixed Meats and Sausages)

Meat and sauerkraut: It's a combo we all know and love, but no version takes it to such exalted heights as Alsatian choucroute garnie. Making it requires knowing a thing or two about all the cuts of meat involved and how best to handle them. This recipe will ensure that your lean cuts don't dry out and that your tough ones become meltingly tender.

Polish Cabbage, Potato, and Bacon Casserole

This browned, bubbling, soul-satisfying winner of a winter dish brings warmth on a cold winter night.

Hot Ukrainian Borscht Recipe (With Beets, Beef, Pork, and More)

Ukrainian borscht—hot, meaty, and beet-red—is a classic hearty wintertime soup, loaded with tender chunks of beef and pork, plus an amazing array of vegetables, from beets to cabbage and celery root. It's a filling, deeply satisfying bowl of soup, with a sweet-sour finish. This recipe makes a lot, but don't worry: It freezes well, and you'll want it all.

Boeuf Bourguignon (Beef Stew With Red Wine, Mushrooms, and Bacon)

Classic boeuf Bourguignon, the French beef stew made with red wine, mushrooms, pearl onions, and bacon, is arguably the world's greatest beef stew. Here's how to make it with tender beef and a deep, rich flavor.