# What combines with winter?

Winter pairs best with brussels sprouts, cabbage, grapefruit and lemons. See all 32 ingredients that combine with winter, ranked from good to made for each other.

Winter is a great time to cozy up with comforting foods. But it's also a time when many of us are trying to eat a little healthier. Luckily, there are plenty of healthy winter foods that are both satisfying and delicious. Here are a few of our favorites:

## Flavour notes

- **Techniques:** bake, braise, glaze, roast, simmer, slow-cook

## Reliable matches (strength 2 of 4)

- [brussels sprouts](https://whatcombines.com/with/brussels_sprouts.md)
- [cabbage](https://whatcombines.com/with/cabbage.md)
- [grapefruit](https://whatcombines.com/with/grapefruit.md)
- [lemons](https://whatcombines.com/with/lemons.md)
- [limes](https://whatcombines.com/with/limes.md)
- [potatoes](https://whatcombines.com/with/potatoes.md)
- [root vegetables](https://whatcombines.com/with/root_vegetables.md)
- [tangerines](https://whatcombines.com/with/tangerines.md)

## Also good with (strength 1 of 4)

- [bananas](https://whatcombines.com/with/bananas.md)
- [beans](https://whatcombines.com/with/beans.md)
- [beef](https://whatcombines.com/with/beef.md)
- [braised dishes](https://whatcombines.com/with/braised_dishes.md)
- [broccoli](https://whatcombines.com/with/broccoli.md)
- [caramel](https://whatcombines.com/with/caramel.md)
- [dates](https://whatcombines.com/with/dates.md)
- [game](https://whatcombines.com/with/game.md)
- [lentils](https://whatcombines.com/with/lentils.md)
- [lobster](https://whatcombines.com/with/lobster.md)
- [maple syrup](https://whatcombines.com/with/maple_syrup.md)
- [mussels](https://whatcombines.com/with/mussels.md)
- [passion fruit](https://whatcombines.com/with/passion_fruit.md)
- [pears](https://whatcombines.com/with/pears.md)
- [pork](https://whatcombines.com/with/pork.md)
- [roasted dishes](https://whatcombines.com/with/roasted_dishes.md)
- [rosemary](https://whatcombines.com/with/rosemary.md)
- [sage](https://whatcombines.com/with/sage.md)
- [squid](https://whatcombines.com/with/squid.md)
- [sweet potatoes](https://whatcombines.com/with/sweet_potatoes.md)
- [turnips](https://whatcombines.com/with/turnips.md)
- [venison](https://whatcombines.com/with/venison.md)
- [water chestnuts](https://whatcombines.com/with/water_chestnuts.md)
- [yams](https://whatcombines.com/with/yams.md)

Source: https://whatcombines.com/with/winter