Did I mention I enjoy soup and other great comfort food in January? The holidays are in our rear view mirrors and Old Man Winter has us in his clutches. Fight back with lots of wonderful soups, including a creamy parsnip bisque with super crunchy kettle chip croutons!
For me, January is all about soups, chowders, and stews. There is no better way for me to ward off chills on a cold winter evening than a bowl of steaming soup, a good pair of warm socks, and a good book to curl up with.
As we get a little lull between Christmas and New Year's Day, it makes sense to fill it with a comforting casual dinner featuring spicy meatball subs on rolls that are more like garlic bread than sub sandwich rolls.
I love all kinds of desserts: cakes, pies, bars, and more. But when it comes time to decorate the Christmas tree, it just doesn't seem right until I've got some fantastic cookies that speak of comfort, warmth, and tradition.
If you think you need a can of tuna or ground beef in order to get a comforting casserole on the dinner table, you've got another think coming! It's time to take advantage of beautiful produce and creamy dairy to get dinner on the table.
Soup is the cure for what ails you, especially if it's just being darned tired after a long day of hiking and exploring the great outdoors. Find an exception to the no soup in warm weather rule with a hearty chowder that's made to replenish you while making you feel pampered.
Before winter heads into our memories, it seems to be doing its best to keep us on our toes. Fight back with the ultimate in comfort food: Shepherd's Pie. But this isn't just any recipe for the popular dish. This one's loaded with garlic, sour cream, bacon, and cheese!
The thing about comfort food is that it tends to consist of tried and true dishes that are well-loved, but entirely predictable. Sometimes it can be great fun to take one of those dishes -- like Tater Tot Casserole -- and give it a makeover. In this case, this is "Nacho" Mother's Tater Tot Casserole!
While not remotely healthy for you, there's something entirely comforting about a steak and eggs breakfast. Make that a country-fried steak and eggs breakfast with a side of country gravy, and you'll be happy to go on that afternoon hike to justify a start to the day like that!
Yeah, I know. It's Spring. But tell that to the piles of snow outside my window. When you are aching for summer food, but Old Man Winter has other ideas, turn to your crockpot to transform country ribs into a finger-licking fusion treat.
