Regional and fresh ingredients in winter? Of course! Many winter vegetables like cabbage, root vegetables, and mushrooms can be transformed into fresh, delicious, and affordable dishes in a variety of combinations: savory oven-baked meals, tasty side dishes, and healthy salads from A for Arabic vegetable stew with chicken to Z for pike-perch with bacon and sauerkraut. It’s nice to try something new: bread-and-butter pudding, duck borscht, pumpkin-chorizo casserole, or orange tiramisu can also brighten up dark winter evenings.