Cold Weather Foods?

[SeaCat]

So it's getting colder up north. (Not here unfortunately.) When I lived up there we always found some foods gave us comfort when it was cold. So what do you or did you love when it's cold out?

For me it's chili. My own special make of chili.

1 pound Venison chunked or ground. (I like to mix this half and half with Elk when I have it.)
1 large red or purple Onion, diced
1 small white/sharp Onion, diced
1 clump Garlic, peeled and minced
4 Tomatoes, chopped
1 pound Bacon cut small
6 Ancho Chili's, dried and crushed
6 Chipotle Chili's chopped small
1 can beer, the darker the better
2 cups Pinto Beans soaked, or two cans Pinto Beans
3 Bay Leaves
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
Palm Full Sugar
1/4 bottle sweet and spicy BBQ Sauce.

Brown all meats, drain and place in Crock Pot. (I like to add just a bit of the Bacon Grease but that's me.) Add the rest of the ingredients, mix well. Let simmer for at least 24 hours, stirring often. (I like to let it simmer for at least 48 hours.) Add water as needed.

Cat

 

[Selena_Kitt]

Mmmmm chili. And beef stew and homemade macaroni and cheese. And if I'm sick (comes with the cold weather *sigh*) it's grilled cheese and tomato soup.

 

[voluptuary_manque]

Short ribs braised in beef stock and red wine with lots of caramelized onions over mashed potatoes and either lots of steamed spinach with melted butter or winter squash under brown sugar and cinnamon.

Also Pork roast with cream gravy, baked sweet potatoes, baby peas and green salad. Don't forget the apple pie.

 

[fieryjen]

Onion pie, fresh from the oven. Crunchy yeast dough, melted cheese, oniony goodness... together with a good wine.

 

[voluptuary_manque]

Onion pie, fresh from the oven. Crunchy yeast dough, melted cheese, oniony goodness... together with a good wine.

And a collection of nuts with a vintage port, afterwards?

 

[SeaCat]

Onion pie, fresh from the oven. Crunchy yeast dough, melted cheese, oniony goodness... together with a good wine.

Now that is something I haven't tried. Got a recipe?

Cat

 

[BlackShanglan]

I second the request for a recipe for the onion pie!

I like pork fillet stuffed with a bread stuffing with onion, apple, and raisins. I make the bread part from a mix of rye, pumpernickel, and wheat or white bread, and it gives a great flavor. Bake it and baste with a little milk or scrumpy.

Roast beef with Yorkshire pudding and roast potatoes. *happy sigh* It's heaven. Bread pudding with hard sauce for dessert.

I just made corned beef hash tonight. I like a nice stick-to-your-ribs meal when it turns cool.

 

[Guest]

New England Boiled Dinner

green beans
carrots
onions
cabbage
bacon
kielbasa
potatoes
bouillon cubes that are the same flavor as the kielbasa

chop it all up, steam it in a slow cooker or an electric wok
add just a smidgen of water
do not uncover it
you know its done when the potatoes are tender
couple of hours... its not a fast meal but its awesome

 

[OhMissScarlett]

Tonight, I made ham and beans with cornbread.

Last week it was beef and barley vegetable soup.

 

[voluptuary_manque]

I second the request for a recipe for the onion pie!

I like pork fillet stuffed with a bread stuffing with onion, apple, and raisins. I make the bread part from a mix of rye, pumpernickel, and wheat or white bread, and it gives a great flavor. Bake it and baste with a little milk or scrumpy.

Roast beef with Yorkshire pudding and roast potatoes. *happy sigh* It's heaven. Bread pudding with hard sauce for dessert.

I just made corned beef hash tonight. I like a nice stick-to-your-ribs meal when it turns cool.

There a couple of recipes for onion pie. I'll post one after we've eaten dinner. It's still hot here so dinner is Chinese. Crispy fried whole fish, stir fried vegies and rice . . . and cold beer.

 

[voluptuary_manque]

Flammkuche (from the Alsace)

Post deleted in deference to Jen.

 

[BlackShanglan]

And listen to your arteries harden! Yummmmmmmmmm . . .

The last step of many of the world's finest recipes.

 

[Guest]

Mmmmm. I love cold weather food.

Serious chili with cornbread and strawberry jam.

Hearty stew, big beef chunks and carrots and potatoes with homemade bread.

Roast beef and mashed potatoes and gravy and homemade rolls.

Fuck. I'm hungry.

 

[voluptuary_manque]

Mmmmm. I love cold weather food.

Serious chili with cornbread and strawberry jam.

Hearty stew, big beef chunks and carrots and potatoes with homemade bread.

Roast beef and mashed potatoes and gravy and homemade rolls.

Fuck. I'm hungry.

I'm full and horny and those still sound good! And how about cold weather breakfasts: oatmeal pancakes with maple syrup, waffles with fruit topping and sour cream, sourdough buckwheats with butter and cinnamon sugar . . . wow!

 

[JagFarlane]

Mmmmm I second the motion on beef stew

Also love a big bowl of Cream of Wheat in the morn.

 

[glynndah]

Tonight we had beef and homemade noodles from our own eggs.

 

[sutherngent985]

Tonight, I made ham and beans with cornbread.

Last week it was beef and barley vegetable soup.

Damn I love ham and beans (navy beans prefered) with cornbread. Unfortunately I dont have an oven right now so all my cornbread is bought already made and thats just not the same, altho I get them someplace that makes excellent corn muffins.

And chili (with spaghetti or elbows in it) and cornbread...YUM!