Winter adventures require warm, hearty meals enjoyed with friends next to a wood stove. The call of the wild has never tasted this good.

In Delicious Wintertime, top chef and outdoorsman Markus Sammer brings together his best winter recipes with stunningly crisp mountain photography and practical tips for a life out in the cold. From energy-rich power breakfasts that keep you going all day to thermos-ready soups and stews, perfect for a warming break while snowboarding, as well as plenty of ideas for easily portable cookies, cakes, and bread.

Shorter days make cozy evenings indoors, with slow food and good friends, even more inviting. Whether sweet or savory, all food tastes better when it's cold outside. Are you hungry yet?

When the temperature drops, come out the winter sweaters, and our appetites for snowy adventures and warm, hearty meals.