Solstice dinner

The start of the winter solstice on Dec. 21 means the shortest day and longest night of the year. Brighten the day with one of these winter solstice recipes.

Because the day with the least amount of sunlight in a year is the perfect reason to stay indoors and throw a party.

Have your own Scandinavian summer solstice celebration with these 15 recipes that go heavy on the smoked fish, rye, and aquavit

HGTV shares a batch brandy and Prosecco cocktail recipe that will quickly become a winter favorite with its bright fruit notes and aromatic flavors.

The Swedish summer solstice celebration of midsommar essentially comes down to three things: friends, food and schnapps. An American homage includes traditional dishes, plus a twist on the strong drink Scandinavians toss back to toast the season.

Happy Winter Solstice! This plant-based delight is the perfect way to celebrate the longest night of the year, and the return of the sun as we begin to move towards longer days. It’s spiced with fennel and saffron and packed full of delicious flavors and textures of apples, onions, and potatoes.

You've got the goat cheese stuffed under that skin. You also have some caramelized walnuts, sage and just a little rosemary in there too. From there you just rub the chicken with a little olive oil, salt + pepper. Oh, and butter...of course.

The Swedish summer solstice celebration of midsommar essentially comes down to three things: friends, food and schnapps. An American homage includes traditional dishes, plus a twist on the strong drink Scandinavians toss back to toast the season.