We finally got our first snow, and you know what that means — winter! There’s nothing like warming up to a toasty homemade meal, so check out these recipes for some tasty treats to keep you warm this winter.
1. Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese
Macaroni and cheese is without a doubt one of the greatest feel-good foods out there. However, sometimes boxed macaroni doesn’t quite warm us up like homemade macaroni always does. Give this easy stovetop macaroni and cheese a try if you’re feeling a little homesick this winter!
Ingredients:
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16-ounce box of pasta
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4 tablespoons of unsalted butter
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⅓ cups all-purpose flour
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4 cups whole milk
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2 teaspoons salt
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½ teaspoon ground black pepper
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¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1 teaspoon mustard powder
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16 ounces of grated sharp cheddar cheese
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1 cup grated parmesan
2. Chicken Noodle Soup
With cold weather comes flu season, and there’s no better remedy for being sick than chicken noodle soup. Easy to make and delicious to eat, this chicken noodle soup recipe will get you feeling better in no time!
Ingredients:
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1 tablespoon canola oil
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2 celery ribs, chopped
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2 medium carrots, chopped
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1 medium onion, chopped
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8 cups chicken broth (reduced sodium)
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½ teaspoon dried basil
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¼ teaspoon pepper
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4 ounces uncooked whole wheat egg noodles
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3 cups coarsely chopped rotisserie chicken
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1 tablespoon of parsley, minced
3. Chili with Black Beans and Grilled Chicken
Chili is an incredibly versatile meal, and it’s a treat every time you eat it. Turn the heat up a little this winter with a black bean and chicken chili. It’s easy to prepare and simple to make in a crockpot; plus, it will give you tasty leftovers!
Ingredients:
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1 tablespoon canola oil
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1 sweet yellow onion, diced
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2 stalks of celery, diced
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1 poblano pepper, seeded and diced
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½ yellow bell pepper, seeded and diced
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4 cloves of garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon cumin
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1 teaspoon oregano
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1 teaspoon chili powder
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1 teaspoon coriander
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½ teaspoon paprika
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1 tablespoon tomato paste
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2 cans of black beans, drained and rinsed
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1 can of crushed tomatoes
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2 cups of chicken broth
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2 corn tortillas, cut into small bits
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3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4. Tomato Bisque
No matter what season it is, grilled cheese and tomato soup make for one of the best — and easiest — meals out there. Elevate your meal this winter season by making your tomato soup at home, and enjoy a cozy break from the madness of finals season.
Ingredients:
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1 tablespoon minced bacon (about 1/2 ounce)
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1 Spanish onion, chopped
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1 carrot, chopped
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1 stalk celery, chopped
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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5 cups chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
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1 (28-ounce) can whole, peeled tomatoes (with liquid), roughly chopped
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3 parsley sprigs
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3 fresh thyme sprigs
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1 bay leaf
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1 cup heavy cream
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1 ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
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Freshly ground black pepper
5. Chocolate-Caramel Fondue
Fondue is one of the coziest, most social desserts! Gather up all of your closest friends and enjoy this deliciously chocolaty dessert on the coldest of winter nights to come.
Ingredients:
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14 ounce can of sweetened condensed milk
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12-ounce jar of caramel
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9 ounces of semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
Stay warm, and start cooking this winter!