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Recipes: Wintry European Supper

Anya Hoffman

James Beard's lebkuchen

James Beard's lebkuchen

Anya Hoffman

Mon, May 16, 2016

Chilly, gray days make us long for warm, …

Chilly, gray days make us long for warm, comforting dinners, like this one featuring a rustic yet refined beef stew and a bowl of dill-flecked homemade noodles.

Viennese Walnut and Horseradish Spread

Pair this unique and simple hors d'oeuvre with a glass of Riesling or Gewürztraminer.

Beef Cheek Goulash

Any recipe that begins with rendered duck fat is guaranteed to be good. (Rest assured, you can use canola oil instead.) This rich beef stew from David Bouley takes a bit of time to prepare, but every second will be well worth it.

Dill Spaetzle

A hint of mustard adds just the right amount of bite to this insanely good side.

Lebkuchen

These Central European holiday cookies improve if aged two to six weeks, so now's the time to get baking!