5 Winter Meals You'll Love

 

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Who said winter was boring? In fact, winter can be quite existing, especially when you consider the
delicious foods that are on the menu. Read on to find out more about winter warmer foods that excite
the taste buds and tug on the heartstrings. Read on and find some nice recipes. 

Winter Soups

The best winter warmer has to be hearty soup which comes in many varieties and is perfect at any time
of the day. Some popular winter soups include lentil soup, minestrone soup, and vegetable broth, all of
which are simple to make and delicious to eat on cold winter evenings. 

It’s best to use fresh ingredients when making winter soup; for lentil soup, you will need a bag of red
lentils along with potatoes, carrots, and ham hock unless you are vegan. All you need to do to make
soup is put the vegetables in the pot with some stock and boil them, then blend them.  

Winter Stews 

If you are looking for a slightly more substantial meal this winter, look no further than a winter stew. As
with winter soups, winter stews contain a range of fresh vegetables and are very easy to make; they can
also be stored in the fridge or freezer for weeks or months, holding flavor. 

To make a winter stew collect the vegetables needed; these include potatoes, carrots, onions, herbs and
seasoning, and vegetable stock. Put all of the vegetables in the pot and heat them until they simmer; add
the flavors and cover the pot. After ten minutes, the stew is ready to eat.   

Casseroles 

Again, casseroles are very simple to make and perfect for the winter season. To make a casserole, you
will need a casserole dish and a recipe. Find some excellent recipes for casseroles and more from
Coles Magazine recipes that contains some exciting winter ones. 

A casserole is made in layers; you will have to layer the casserole bowl with the ingredients you choose;
this often means a layer of vegetables, followed by a layer of cheese or layers of mash. Find a recipe that
suits you the best and make plenty for your loved ones. Store it in the freezer.    

Sausage and Mash 

Sausage and mash come from the UK and have become a worldwide favorite over the years. Sausage
and mash are simple and delicious; it’s good for the taste buds and the shopping budget making it the
perfect meal to make this winter. This meal is also suppler simple to make.

To make sausages and mash, you first need to buy the right sausages; this is an important factor
because sausages vary widely in quality. If you can, talk to the seller about their quality before you buy
them, you might ask where they originate. The mash is also easy to make.   

Chocolate Pudding 

Don’t forget about dessert, especially when you are feeling a little uninspired because of the weather
outside. Chocolate pudding is an excellent choice of dessert for a Sunday meal or a special dinner
over the festive season. Consult a popular recipe book to make the best dessert.