Cold Weather Favorites

[momsmenu]

Winter is still holding on...what favorite foods do you
make for your family to help keep them warm?

[jmz2005]

homemade chili, potato soup, or veggie soup.

[DeBora4BobbyL]

It doesn't get that cold here, compared to everywhere else. But, I am so cold-natured that even when the temps are in the 50s, I like something warm and when I am stressed (which is all the time now) I want it comforting too.

I like a cup of spicy ramen noodles as it is quick and easy on cold days.

I also like chili and cornbrean or pinto beans and cornbread.

If I am not in a hurry, I like chicken and dumplings.

[momsmenu]

How about sharing some recipes of your favorites? :)

[RobertaD]

We like chili with beans, ham & beans with corn bread.

Spaghetti with garlic bread.

The kids and I like all kinds of soups but DH isn't a fan at all.

Roberta

[dallasalice1]

I do chilli, potato soup, beef roasts then that turns into veggie soup.

[sky_40]

Soups, chili and gumbo's. We don't get a lot of cold weather here, but we do get some.

[barbszy]

I also like chili when it's cold outside. My favorite way to eat it is with chips and cheese, but it's also really good over a baked potato. Here's the recipe I use:

Copycat Wendy's Chili

2 pounds ground beef, browned and drained*
1 can tomato sauce, 29 ounces
2 cans kidney beans, 15 ounces
2 cans pinto beans, 15 ounces
1 onion, diced
2 tbl sliced jalapenos (I buy them by the jar)
1 stalk celery, diced
1 can diced tomatoes (with juice), 15 ounces, or 2 or 3 fresh tomatoes, diced
2 teaspoons cumin
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons pepper
2 cups water

Drain and rinse beans. Combine all ingredients in stockpot or roaster oven. Simmer at least 3 hours, stirring occasionally.

*You can also use leftover cooked pot roast or leftover cooked hamburgers in place of the ground beef. Grilled hamburgers, cubed up, give a nice smoky taste to the chili.

[midnightmama214]

I make: Quick Beef Stroganoff

12 oz pkg noodles
1lb beef
1 can condenced mushroom soup
1/2 can water
1 tblsp beef powder
1tsp corn starch
1 cup chopped mushrooms
1 cup chopped celery
1 sm onion chopped
1tsp seasoning salt
1 1/2tsp garlic powder
3 tbsp becel margarine

1.Boil noodles in water untill al dente. Drain and rince with hot water.( Do not use salt in water as there is enough in the soup. Do not use cold water to rince as you want to keep the noodles hot.) Add 2 tbsp margarine and 1 tsp garlic powder to the noodles and stir well to coat the noodles.
2. While the noodles are cooking:
1st Saute the mushrooms with 1/2 tsp garlic powder and 1 tbsp margarine untill cooked and remove mushrooms from fry pan.
2nd Season the beef with seasoning salt and brown it well. Remove any excess fat from the frying pan. Add onion and celery continue cooking till onion is clear.
3rd Add mushrooms and mushroom soup,bring to a boil
4th In 1/2 can water mix corn starch and beef powder and slowly add to boiling fry pan cooking till thick. Remove pan from heat.
Place noodles on plates and heap sauce on top of them.
Serve with garlic bread. :)

[midnightmama214]

I like;Baked Apple And Apple Baked Pork Chops with baked potatoes and vegitables

Baked Apple and Apple Baked Pork Chops

3 apples cut in 1/2 and cored (not peeled)
1 cup apple juice
3tbsp brown sugar
3tsp cinnimon
2tsp becel margarine
4 pork chops
1tsp seasoning salt
1tbsp cornstarch
1/3 cup water

1. Season porkchops with seasoning salt and sear till browned in fry pan. Remove and put in casserole dish in one layer.
2. Take 1 apple, apple juice,1 tbsp brown sugar and1 tsp cinnimon and puree in blender. Pour into fry pan and simmer till cooked, then pour over pork chops in casserole.
3. Place the other 4, 1/2 apples on top of the pork chops cut side up.
4.Mix together: 2 tsp margarine,2tsp cinnimon and 2tbsp brown sugar. Place 1/4 of mixture into core hole of each 1/2 apple. Cover casserole and bake at 350 for 45 min or till pork chops are tender.
5.Remove apple and chops from casserole and pour the applesauce and drippings back into the fry pan and bring to a boil.
6. Mix the cornstarch and water and slowly add to the apple sauce till it is thick.
To serve place pork chop on plate, spoon apple sauce on it and top with 1/2 apple. serves 4 :)

[midnightmama214]

Quicky Macaroni For Two
1 1/2 cup macaroni
2tbsp cheese whiz
2tbsp mayo
2tbsp ketshup
1tsp BBQ sauce

Cook macaroni in unsalted water till al dente. Drain and rince in hot water to keep hot, drain well . Return to pot add all other ingredients and mix well. Serve in a bowl with a side of toast.:)

[cat lover]

A nice casserole with a salad, warm fresh baked bread make a nice winter meal

1 1 pound pkg frozen broccoli cuts
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 (10 3/4 oz) can reduced fat cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup reduced calorie mayonnaise
1 tsp lemon juice
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
3/4 cup plain bread crumbs
2 tbsp butter, melted

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 2 quart baking dish. Cook broccoli as directed on pkg, and drain. Arrange broccoli in the prepared baking dish. Layer the chicken over the broccoli. In a small bowl combine the soup, mayonnaise nad lemon juice and mix well. Spread over the chicken and sprinkle with cheese. In another bowl combine the bread crumbs and butter and sprinkle on top of the casserole. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes or till heated through. Makes 5 servings