i don't like being cold. my asian body is not meant to be in this type of weather. if i could i would hibernate until spring. in the summer i like to keep the thermostat at 78 if i could (but everyone else seems to have major sweating issues).
so during these cold winter months, i often like to cook lots of warm-your-tummy, comfort food type meals. you know, those meals that warm the entire house. with comforting smells that permeate every nook and cranny of your home. i suppose that is one of the nice things about winter...
top 10 favorite cold weather dinners:
- pot roast
- beef stew
- potato leek soup (but i also add corn and bacon)
- chicken dumpling soup (homemade dumplings are the best!)
- chili with lots of shredded cheddar cheese and cornbread
- shrimp bisque (you can do lobster if you're feeling extra fancy.)
- meat loaf with mashed potatoes and green beans
- grilled cheese and tomato soup
- opor ayam with rice (you can find out what this one is here.)
- black bean soup/santa fe soup (i don't have an official title for this one because this one we threw together based on a soup a friend made for us. she calls it santa fe soup.)
got any comfort foods you tend to gravitate towards during the cold months?
7 comments:
I just read the post for black bean soup over on SmittenKitchen...I think that's going to happen in our house this weekend! I also love lasagna for this weather!
@little rambler yes...i wonder if that's the black bean soup recipe we used as a guide? i love smitten kitchen :). and i can't believe i forgot lasagna. that's a great one to make extra of and freeze for later.
I love to make potato soup and chilli during the winter months.
Yummm... I love winter foods.
I may have to try out your "asian" meal! i love anything with coconut!
Mmmm... Grilled cheese and tomato soup. So easy, but the best lunch on cold days!
I like making Butternut Squash soup. That always warms my tummy and fills me up. And if you add a little coconut milk, it makes it kind of Asian tasting. Mmmmm.
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