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A warm meal on a cold night is one of the most delicious pleasures in life. But, with delivery often taking too long and venturing out into freezing weather feeling less than appetizing, you might find yourself looking for a warm meal in the most obvious place: Your stovetop. Fortunately, you don’t need to be culinaryily gifted to make comfort food on a cool evening. Consider these simple and satisfying recipes:
Turkey Chili
Tukey chili is a healthier version of the more traditional beef chili. This recipe uses olive oil, tomatoes, kidney beans, chili powder, sweet onions, bell peppers, minced garlic, ground turkey, sugar, hot sauce, oregano, and basil. In other words, it’s packed full of good-for-you veggies, legumes, and spices. It takes about an hour to make and will keep you warm and cozy when the weather outside grows frigid.
Spaghetti
This spaghetti recipe is a fan-favorite that can be thrown together in half an hour. Made with a simple tomato sauce, herbs, garlic cloves, onions, salt and pepper, beef mince, and more, it’s a winter classic that makes little ones happy (even if it makes a mess, too). Pair it with garlic bread, and you’ve got yourself a hit.
Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese
The quintessential cold-weather meal, tomato soup with grilled cheese, is a straightforward dish that can be made by just about anyone, even those who claim they can’t cook. It uses tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, onion, garlic, basil leaves, chicken or vegetable broth, tomato paste, cream, cheese, and more. This dinner is heavy on flavor. You can freeze the soup for up to four months, which means it’ll last until spring.
Roast Chicken
Roast chicken is a protein-packed, flavorful dish that provides comfort without high fat or calories. This recipe requires some planning, as the chicken must bake for around two hours, but it only needs about 40 minutes of prep work. Pair it with a side salad or roasted veggies to compound the health benefits even more.
Lasagna
This lasagna recipe reveals the secret of Italian food’s deliciousness: Cheese, glorious cheese. Other ingredients include crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, eggs, and lasagna noodles. It takes roughly two hours to make but can be prepared or baked earlier and then reheated.
No matter what you’re in the mood for, soups and sandwiches or meaty delights, there’s a recipe sure to sate your appetite. Try one of the above and make mealtime delightful no matter how frightful the winter gets.
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