From ‘The Holiday’ to ‘Last Christmas’, winter movies paint a romantic picture. The protagonist is either enjoying the fairytale scenery or living a fairytale with their potential loved one. But the reality is, the biting wind and dreary atmosphere makes you lethargic. Except for cuddling with your blanket, you don’t want to lift your finger let alone cook a meal.
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For such cosy nights, you need recipes that are easy to make and offer comfort. The warmth in them should satiate your hunger and uplift your mood. The list below mentions a few recipes that will make the upcoming nippy winter a little more bearable.
Slow-Cooked Chilli
Do you know a recipe that can fill your house with an irresistible aroma? It is chilli. Nothing beats the comfort of cooking red meat or any other meat of your choice in a blend of onions, tomatoes, kidney beans, garlic, and black beans. In your cosy overalls, you can enjoy cooking these ingredients into a comforting dish. You can even enjoy your favourite show while making this delight as the ingredients slowly come together into a comforting and fulfilling bowl of chilli. Save extra, reheat it, and enjoy the next day.
Butternut Squash Risotto
The creaminess and flavours of risotto make it a must-try winter delight. Once you combine rice, butternut squash, vegetable broth, garlic, sage, and onion in a pan, the aroma will instantly comfort you. One of the tricks to amplify its flavours is to add a little bit of white wine and finish the dish with the garnish of parmesan cheese. Store some of it in an airtight container to enjoy while watching your favourite movie over the weekend.
Tomato Basil Soup
Nothing screams cosy indulgence than a bowl of hot tomato basil soup. Dark red tomato puree simmering with garlic, onion, basil, and fresh vegetable broth makes for an excellent Instagrammable capture. Its smooth finish and the topping of fresh cream make it a perfect dish to savour when it is chilly outside. You can enjoy it with a grilled sandwich or garlic bread on the side.
Chicken Stew With Root Vegetables
Chop carrots, potatoes, and radish. Saute them with a mixture of onion, garlic, ginger, and a pinch of roasted cumin powder. Add chicken chunks along with chicken or vegetable broth and cook the ingredients. Season the concoction with salt and pepper and garnish it with fresh coriander leaves and thyme. You can enjoy this stew with fried rice or steamed brown rice.
Stuffed Bell Pepper With Chicken And Rice
Prepare a delicious stuffing of onions, shredded chicken, tomatoes, and cheese. Season it with spices you like and stuff it inside bell peppers. Cook these stuffed bell peppers until they develop a smoky flavour and enjoy them with rice. This dish is fulfilling for the soul and will curb cravings.
Buttery Sautéed Mushrooms
Buttery sautéed mushrooms are a perfect snack or filling for a sandwich. If you like the meaty texture of mushrooms, this recipe has comfort written all over it. Add a generous amount of butter in an iron skillet and saute garlic in it. After a couple of minutes, drop in sliced mushrooms and saute them until they turn brown. Add a sprig of thyme on the top to finish it. You can stuff it in an omelette or add between two slices of bread before grilling them.