Cook the Book: 'Osteria'
The colder the weather, the more I crave bold, straightforward flavors. And if they're delivered with lashings of rich, warming sauce, so much the better. This is just the sort of food that restaurateur Rick Tramonto delivers with his fifth cookbook, Osteria. Written with Mary Goodbody, it's a collection of more than 150 Italian country-style recipes from Chicago's Osteria di Tramonto, laid-back sister restaurant to the award-winning Tru.
In Tramonto's kitchen, laid-back doesn't mean simplistic or slapdash. It does mean flavors that are more comforting than delicate, and portions that are meant to be ladled rather than stacked precariously. Think of the dishes in this book as very high-end family food—food, that is, for a family celebration and not a school-night supper.
And what gathering of family or friends wouldn't rejoice at a meal of pecorino custard with tomato sauce (essentially an intensely cheesy bread pudding) followed by red wine-braised short ribs? Speaking for myself, I've already earmarked Tramonto's spicy skillet-baked eggs—cheerfully named "eggs in hell"—and goat cheese and ricotta pancakes for my own brunch among friends. We'll be posting these recipes and more, every day this week.
—Michele Humes
Win 'Osteria'
Courtesy of Broadway Books, we are giving away five (5) copies of Osteria. In the comments below, just tell us your favorite cold-weather comfort food.
Contest will end and comments will close at 3 p.m. ET, Monday, February 9, 2009. One entry per community member. The standard Serious Eats contest rules apply.
Comments are closed: 575 Comments:
This book looks great! Favorite cold-weather comfort food is probably homemade macaroni and cheese, but good spaghetti and meatballs might be a close second...
maggiej at 2:48PM on 02/02/09
Homemade chicken and dumplings.
hungryinhouston at 2:53PM on 02/02/09
Korean spicy tofu stew (soon-doobu) with a steaming bowl of sticky rice. Probably with fried or steamed dumplings on the side...
youny at 2:55PM on 02/02/09
Beef stew with dumplings.
sjwoodin at 2:56PM on 02/02/09
chicken and vegetable soup
EmilySC at 3:05PM on 02/02/09
Chili.
bobbob at 3:09PM on 02/02/09
Spaghetti Bolagnese
Silvia at 3:11PM on 02/02/09
fettucine alfredo with balsamic braised chicken
allot at 3:13PM on 02/02/09
simple roasted chicken
thebeef at 3:14PM on 02/02/09
Minestrone with homemade bread.
karen r at 3:14PM on 02/02/09
Chicken or turkey potpie
Risha at 3:15PM on 02/02/09
oxtail stew
mrsbao at 3:15PM on 02/02/09
Potato soup!
meg3j at 3:16PM on 02/02/09
braised short ribs with polenta, celery root puree, mashed potatoes or some other heavy starch.
simon at 3:16PM on 02/02/09
spaghetti with tomato sauce
ReneeRobinson at 3:18PM on 02/02/09
Does scotch count? hehe. I'll go with a spicy stew...perhaps curried. I made some curried cauliflower soup last week that was really good.
Truculence at 3:19PM on 02/02/09
Chili - my current favorite is "white chili" which is really kind of mildly spicy white bean and chicken stew.
leegwebb at 3:22PM on 02/02/09
Roast turkey and mashed potatoes with gravy.
tech9803 at 3:23PM on 02/02/09
Fatty, warm, cheesy fondue!
flurie at 3:23PM on 02/02/09
Ragu Bolognese
lavenhouse at 3:24PM on 02/02/09
Cream of mushroom soup
lileesgram at 3:26PM on 02/02/09
Um, seriously, that dish on the cover of the book looks delicious. But I am a pasta with red sauce girl through and through. A nice homemade bolognese, maybe.
cam00023 at 3:26PM on 02/02/09
split pea soup
chefbuttercup at 3:26PM on 02/02/09
black bean and bacon soup
bdglide at 3:28PM on 02/02/09
this winter I've been on a soup-making tear. if it's not nailed down in my kitchen it has probably been used in a soup in some way or another this year. Highlights have been a Pinto Bean Soup, a Pumpkin soup and always, Chicken Vegetable Soup with a nice warm crusty bread and a small green salad, is my go-to meal for cold weather.
provey at 3:30PM on 02/02/09
S L O W braised short ribs.
Bria at 3:32PM on 02/02/09
Meat loaf, mashed potatoes, and sauteed kale.
ride&cook at 3:32PM on 02/02/09
I've got to say some braised short ribs always hit the spot...
justanothagal at 3:32PM on 02/02/09
Any type of homemade soup and some sort of cheesebread to dip in said soup.
Elmig at 3:34PM on 02/02/09
homemade chicken and dumplings
beebee at 3:34PM on 02/02/09
Nothing beats a warm plate of beef ravioli with marinara sauce. I get lots of cravings for pho during the winter too.
yogurtsoda at 3:35PM on 02/02/09
Another soup fan here - I'll take minestrone, please.
jessie at 3:36PM on 02/02/09
Any pasta with bolognese sauce.
jp_bakeupastorm at 3:36PM on 02/02/09
macaroni and cheese
saraann at 3:38PM on 02/02/09
Every winter it is something different. This year, ribollita.
zenright at 3:42PM on 02/02/09
Potato, leek and bacon soup. Or caldo verde.
brooke29 at 3:43PM on 02/02/09
Toss up between Thai green curry over rice and dark greens salad with warm bacon fat dressing.
laurakir at 3:47PM on 02/02/09
Turkey meatballs lately!
bianca34dw at 3:51PM on 02/02/09
Pot roast/beef stew.
goodlearner at 3:53PM on 02/02/09
Any kind of soup! I loove soup.
ssommerville at 3:54PM on 02/02/09
Macaroni and cheese with buttered toast cubes on top.
cdziuba at 3:55PM on 02/02/09
macaroni and cheese
mepolo at 3:55PM on 02/02/09
potage -- esp. w/cauliflower
bibliothecaire at 3:56PM on 02/02/09
I make this one dish oven creation with mushrooms and dried beef wrapped chicken thighs and butter and rice and heavy cream... say, it's feels kinda chilly out right now. Guess I know what I should make for dinner!
GretchinF at 3:56PM on 02/02/09
Macaroni and Cheese with Chorizo.
izatryt at 3:56PM on 02/02/09
slow cooked pork and sweet potatoes in tomato sauce over pasta.
nowonmai11 at 3:57PM on 02/02/09
SOUP...any kind of homemade soup made with local ingredients.
HelloChris at 4:01PM on 02/02/09
Chicken soup! Any kind of pasta with canned tomatoes.
SEFB9118 at 4:02PM on 02/02/09
mac n cheese
agordon10 at 4:04PM on 02/02/09
Beef stroganoff with egg noodles... Creamy, mushroomy, carb-y wonderfulness. I'm making it tonight.
Elena3141 at 4:06PM on 02/02/09
Chicken and matzoh ball soup, with lots of dill and white carrots.
MMinNYC at 4:07PM on 02/02/09
Homemade baked potato soup
dbaxgirl51 at 4:09PM on 02/02/09
homemade cream of brocoli and chicken soup
mverno at 4:13PM on 02/02/09
Homemade mac and cheese OR my mom's cube steak and gravy.
negociants at 4:16PM on 02/02/09
Butternut squash soup
marinelm at 4:20PM on 02/02/09
I could eat soup every day during the winter. My favorite ooey-gooey comfot soup has to be classic French onion.
jammin83 at 4:20PM on 02/02/09
Root Vegetable Beef Stew
kbwise1 at 4:21PM on 02/02/09
Japanese curry, or a big bowl of baked ziti.. yum
Cupcake819 at 4:22PM on 02/02/09
sauteed brussels sprouts with a big hunk of peppery beef on top. sigh. goodness.
laurastantz at 4:28PM on 02/02/09
Pork loin and sauerkraut with mashed potatoes.
Blue Iris at 4:29PM on 02/02/09
Pot roast, mashed potatoes, gravy.
thatgrrl at 4:32PM on 02/02/09
Hot chocolate. Anything with "stew" in the name.
ayangeks at 4:37PM on 02/02/09
congee with pork and thousand year old egg
QK224 at 4:39PM on 02/02/09
Rigatoni with a simple sauce of gorgonzola and cream with toasted walnuts, and a bitter veggie - like broccoli rabe - on the side.
Plus wine. Have to have wine.
Rhetor at 4:39PM on 02/02/09
homemade mac n cheese!
NYCEater at 4:39PM on 02/02/09
I love cream-based soups!
amwhiteh at 4:39PM on 02/02/09
Definitely Chili Mac
Luby26 at 4:45PM on 02/02/09
Anything braised: short ribs, osso bucco, coq au van...
llick at 4:46PM on 02/02/09
a hearty stew
Laurel E at 4:47PM on 02/02/09
Any great winter squash dish fits the bill... lately I've been making a lot of soups as well.
Steen at 4:47PM on 02/02/09
Chili or some kind of cheesy soup.
aschneider at 4:47PM on 02/02/09
Lamb shank braised in tomato and red wine, on a huge pile of mashed potatoes.
Nicholas H at 4:48PM on 02/02/09
Home made beef stew with lots of potatoes and carrots.
msecondo at 4:48PM on 02/02/09
any kind of soup!
catalu at 4:48PM on 02/02/09
beef stew over polenta or mashed.
dikaryon at 4:53PM on 02/02/09
New England clam chowder!
cochon at 4:56PM on 02/02/09
Chili :)
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ktgonyea at 4:57PM on 02/02/09
Split Pea Soup with bacon.
drew13000 at 5:00PM on 02/02/09
steelcut oatmeal with maple syrup!
ematson at 5:05PM on 02/02/09
Pot roast with winter vegetables......butternut squash, parsnips, turnips and lots of red wine. (You can put some wine in the roast too).
tgrabler at 5:06PM on 02/02/09
Grilled cheese sandwich and a mug of tomato soup.
pixframe at 5:06PM on 02/02/09
A roast with roasted winter vegetables, or slow simmered bolognese sauce with pasta. A nice bottle of Italian red wine to go with either!
sueb84 at 5:14PM on 02/02/09
Homemade soup.
southerncooker at 5:15PM on 02/02/09
soup!
foodiegirl at 5:15PM on 02/02/09
Soup soup soup and soup: today it's hot and sour soup. Yesterday, bean and cabbage.
tereza at 5:15PM on 02/02/09
white beans braised with ham hocks
eliemalone at 5:17PM on 02/02/09
Braised short ribs or chocroute garni.
arbeck at 5:17PM on 02/02/09
Chili - with cornbread.
renoles at 5:17PM on 02/02/09
Irish Coddle
Tactful_Cactus at 5:24PM on 02/02/09
Channa masala. Or any sort of Thai curry.
rbear at 5:25PM on 02/02/09
hot soup.
mango at 5:25PM on 02/02/09
Chicken pot pie, S.O.S., and ramen...
sailordave at 5:31PM on 02/02/09
lasagne
sandy89 at 5:32PM on 02/02/09
I make soup and bread every week during the winter so obviously... I also love roasted squashes and root vegetables, and steel-cut oatmeal, yum!
oregonpinot at 5:33PM on 02/02/09
congee
tracker at 5:36PM on 02/02/09
Hot-and-sour soup or mac-n-cheese.
aadams73 at 5:39PM on 02/02/09
ramen, the good japanese stuff
musicalpandibear at 5:39PM on 02/02/09
Homemade tomato soup and grilled havarti on rye
Spicy at 5:44PM on 02/02/09
chicken noodle soup
Laurs87 at 5:45PM on 02/02/09
Julia Child's Zinfandel of Beef served over polenta!
jsd517 at 5:46PM on 02/02/09
Macaroni and cheese
drala625 at 5:46PM on 02/02/09
Ramen -- instant ramen. I'll be honest. Though I do top it with an egg...but yep, that's my go-to. I'm a grad student, give me a break.
But also, when I have it in my freezer -- arroz con gandules. Unbeatable.
annerska at 5:50PM on 02/02/09
sausage, peppers, onions and potatoes - baked in the oven. very satisfying when the weather is like this!!
linda at 5:51PM on 02/02/09
Pot roast.
lemons at 5:53PM on 02/02/09
my mom's recipe for arroz con pollo.....delicioso!
bitchincamero at 5:53PM on 02/02/09
Mashed potatoes loaded with butter!
juedy at 6:00PM on 02/02/09
gumbo
kyle25 at 6:01PM on 02/02/09
rosemary chicken with mashed potatoes and gravy
lisal at 6:06PM on 02/02/09
cinnamon toast with lots of butter and sugar-- my mom used to make it when we were shoveling snow!
minimuffin at 6:08PM on 02/02/09
mac 'n cheese... mmm... with the buttered bread crumb topping
threedogkitchen at 6:12PM on 02/02/09
Saimin!
etirv at 6:20PM on 02/02/09
Mac & cheese from scratch!
greyrussian at 6:23PM on 02/02/09
Carnitas
wisekaren at 6:24PM on 02/02/09
Chicken Soup with Matzoh Balls
kktwins at 6:25PM on 02/02/09
we heat our house with a wood fired pizza oven. so, winter is pizza season. therefore, pizza is my favorite cold weather comfort food.
tenpointfarmer at 6:30PM on 02/02/09
Mac & cheese, or chicken & dumplings
madball911 at 6:34PM on 02/02/09
eaisly coconut chicken curry. anything with spice heats me right up during the winter!
hoff_83 at 6:36PM on 02/02/09
Best cold weather food, spicy Aloo Gobi, Daal over basmati rice!
Reverbking at 6:38PM on 02/02/09
A hearty lentil soup
charm city cupcake at 6:40PM on 02/02/09
Osso buco
Dee at 6:42PM on 02/02/09
Just about anything braised.
Rick Kazmer at 6:51PM on 02/02/09
Pot roast with carrots, mushrooms, onions, on top of a baked potato.
bobcatsteph3 at 6:59PM on 02/02/09
Korean Kimchi chigae! It's savory, spicy and satisfying. The spices warm you up so quickly, it cleans out your sinuses and, I believe, builds the immune system. It's like nothing else .
yankeesgal at 7:03PM on 02/02/09
Pot roast with lots of carrots, potatoes, and whole onions.
dbcurrie at 7:08PM on 02/02/09
Homemade chicken and dumplings.
jenilowrance at 7:12PM on 02/02/09
Gotta be mac and cheese, heavy on the cheese!!
Mizbee at 7:13PM on 02/02/09
I've gotta go with a cream of tomato bisque and a grilled cheese (with bacon!) sandwich...
If I were to get fancy, I'd turn the sandwich into a panini with prosciutto and Sottocenere...
beano at 7:17PM on 02/02/09
soup!
Josh Baugher at 7:23PM on 02/02/09
Gotta go with a big roast pork.
DanielJ at 7:25PM on 02/02/09
peirogi
nmp164 at 7:31PM on 02/02/09
soup or pasta.
nichole at 7:37PM on 02/02/09
Mmmm, Chicken in Dark Beer, it is just so good and comforting!
http://fodder-and-libations.blogspot.com/2009/01/coq-la-biere-chicken-with-dark-beer.html,
fodderandlibations at 7:37PM on 02/02/09
Chili and cornbread
carogonza at 7:40PM on 02/02/09
Chili
LindaY at 7:43PM on 02/02/09
Hungarian Goulash or Gulyásleves. Z
Michael Z at 7:46PM on 02/02/09
Pho!
mozart23 at 7:49PM on 02/02/09
beef stew - or pasta with tomato sauce.
fishyswede at 7:51PM on 02/02/09
garlic fucking studded pot roast
bessfour at 7:52PM on 02/02/09
Crab chowder with a hunk of buttered ciabatta
poke87 at 7:54PM on 02/02/09
mac and cheese!
PoignantTuna at 7:54PM on 02/02/09
bucatini alla amatriciana with a huge helping of buttery garlic bread
megannesta at 7:56PM on 02/02/09
One of the things I love in cold weather is Basque Potato Soup.
miaj8 at 8:02PM on 02/02/09
braised short ribs
derosa at 8:13PM on 02/02/09
short ribs braised in Guiness with prunes
islandexile at 8:14PM on 02/02/09
Chili with corn bread.
bongeezer at 8:15PM on 02/02/09
Homemade vegetable soup with homemade bread.
janmarkel at 8:23PM on 02/02/09
clam chowder....
eileen216 at 8:26PM on 02/02/09
warm spicy
many choices
stews and pastas and homemade breads
and wine sauces
gorzd at 8:27PM on 02/02/09
chicken soup
ssultan23 at 8:27PM on 02/02/09
Potato soup with bacon and some crusty bread. This book sounds amazing. Here's hoping!
tiffdyer at 8:45PM on 02/02/09
Lasagna. Or roasted butternut squash soup. When I was a kid, sloppy joes.
DavidNY at 8:46PM on 02/02/09
Cassoulet with a good, crusty baguette.
danwalk at 8:47PM on 02/02/09
Macaroni and cheese with homemade oatmeal bread.
jpq123 at 8:51PM on 02/02/09
When cooking at home I prefer chili (all meat). If it is for lunch (during the week) I like to go to a Pho restaurant.
vdeliz at 8:57PM on 02/02/09
Has to be chili.
slb3334 at 9:05PM on 02/02/09
Buttered noodles.... very buttery.
kmrosen at 9:07PM on 02/02/09
Mmmmm, my favorite cold-weather food would definitely have to be my mom's lasagna!
cupcakemuffin at 9:08PM on 02/02/09
Either soft polenta with kale and chickpea stew, or veggie hot-and-sour soup.
piccola at 9:13PM on 02/02/09
congee with various leftover meats - frozen turkey from Christmas, ground beef, roasted chicken - and winter veggies (like kale, celery, napa cabbage, etc.) Great (and filling) any time of the day (I like it for breakfast).
Natalie at 9:35PM on 02/02/09
A spicy cauliflower and potato curry (I made one today!)
PeanutButter at 9:42PM on 02/02/09
homemade chili -- just made some for super bowl sunday
chromiumman at 9:47PM on 02/02/09
Any kind of piping hot soup and warm buttered bread!!!
jh70095 at 9:56PM on 02/02/09
Chili and cornbread.
fangirl at 9:59PM on 02/02/09
Korean soondubu jigae. It's a spicy stew made with oh-so-soft tofu and shellfish.
jpark107 at 10:00PM on 02/02/09
A big pot of vegetable soup that sits simmering on the stove for a couple hours. Just the thing!
twincapes at 10:01PM on 02/02/09
Ham Hocks and beans tops the list, followed by Beef Stew and Chili and Beans.
CarolHarrity at 10:11PM on 02/02/09
Meatless chili, definitely!
deenarae0 at 10:20PM on 02/02/09
Kale and kielbasa soup....or butternut squash ravioli, or my mom's lamb curry...mmmm. Damn, now I'm hungry!
firni at 10:27PM on 02/02/09
Macaroni & cheese. Yum!
annulla at 10:30PM on 02/02/09
Macaroni and cheese.
silanti at 10:51PM on 02/02/09
On a cold mountain winter day, we make beef vegtable barley soup.
lkjust at 10:53PM on 02/02/09
macaroni and cheese. and hot chocolate. and anything smothered with cream.
spartana07 at 10:59PM on 02/02/09
My wife's venison chili with sour cream, cheddar, and oyster crackers.
kuromu at 11:00PM on 02/02/09
Steaming hot cup of coffee, with homemade bread toasted and buttered.
dmcavanagh at 11:07PM on 02/02/09
turkey chili
andrearode at 11:10PM on 02/02/09
a big bowl of hot lentil soup
hungrytoo at 11:19PM on 02/02/09
beef pot au feu!
Phil W. at 11:21PM on 02/02/09
homemade clam chowder in a bread bowl with a little ring of fire hot sauce and a nice big glass of red wine
doctorcop at 11:32PM on 02/02/09
A baked potato with a little butter or cheese.
Carly705 at 11:39PM on 02/02/09
Chili...Love it on a cold day!!
reddon30 at 11:43PM on 02/02/09
We don't get a lot of cold weather here in the desert, but if it ever is cold, chili is good.
toastworthy at 11:46PM on 02/02/09
Chinese curry, but not before drinking some of the soup before converting it curry. My mom would always let me sneak a bowl of the delicious soup, and now I find myself giving myself a generous taste before I change it from a soup to a curry. =P
uninorth at 11:47PM on 02/02/09
beef stew.
icecreamsandwich at 11:52PM on 02/02/09
definitely macaroni and cheese. Just made some this weekend in fact!
jinx35 at 11:57PM on 02/02/09
A big dutch oven full of chili. I'd hug it if I wouldn't regret it.
rainbowbrown at 12:21AM on 02/03/09
Soups or stews are great on a cold day. And of course, hot chocolate!
edinat at 12:28AM on 02/03/09
roasted vegetable soup
Jeane at 12:31AM on 02/03/09
Definitely a standard beef Pho, or Pho Tai.
HungryDaruma at 12:49AM on 02/03/09
Some Korean Rice Dumpling soup or Kimchi Soup
bobfole at 1:27AM on 02/03/09
turkey congee
anonymoose at 1:45AM on 02/03/09
chicken soup
yyeres at 1:57AM on 02/03/09
butternut squash soup!
allistew at 2:09AM on 02/03/09
hot pot
caroliiine at 3:16AM on 02/03/09
thick, smooth, and spicy black bean soup. it warms the mouth, esophagus, belly, and soul. :)
grace24 at 3:22AM on 02/03/09
Spaghetti Bolagnese with homemade Garlic Bread
Beef Stew
Chili
and the ultimate....Buttery Cinnamon Toast w/ Hot Chocolate--a favorite from childhood!
Erinay77 at 3:40AM on 02/03/09
My favorite cold weather meal is a good vegetarian stew with potatoes, tomatoes, and fake meat. Thanks.
meredycat at 3:59AM on 02/03/09
Dried porcini and barley soup
Tapioca pudding with caramelized sugar crust for dessert :)
Queenforoneday at 4:11AM on 02/03/09
Potato soup warms me here in frigid PA.
sassy1 at 5:27AM on 02/03/09
a warm bowl of tomato or butternut squash soup always does the trick
avryan at 5:29AM on 02/03/09
Creamed chicken and biscuits
mrichardson52 at 6:23AM on 02/03/09
homemade soup
czeledon at 6:26AM on 02/03/09
my favorite cold-weather comfort food is either chicken and dumplings or cincinnati chili:)
jchic45102 at 6:44AM on 02/03/09
vegetarian chili over a baked potato with cheese. Warm, filling, yummy
denvergal at 7:10AM on 02/03/09
A hearty beef stew or my "default" comfory food, mashed potatoes!
anyang at 7:12AM on 02/03/09
My favorite winter comfort food is my mother's oxtail soup!
Hurdler4eva at 7:23AM on 02/03/09
Vegetable barley soup, hands down!
kitchenetta at 7:48AM on 02/03/09
spaghetti bolognese
hedgehog at 8:20AM on 02/03/09
Hmmm....toss up between vegetable soup and beef stew.
Or both!
tkln at 8:26AM on 02/03/09
mmmmmm, chili
ktyckoski at 8:35AM on 02/03/09
Any kind of soup.
tchoughtby at 8:47AM on 02/03/09
Vegetarian Chipotle Bean Chile with Cornbread
lucylucy at 9:12AM on 02/03/09
Carbonara, Carbonara, Carbonara. And coming in at a close second would be my glass of Merlot that I drink along side it :)
CarolynEats at 9:12AM on 02/03/09
Homemade Chilli like my mama used to make
Jaleigh78 at 9:16AM on 02/03/09
Gotta be homemade macaroni and cheese...with bacon!
DuncanHusky at 9:20AM on 02/03/09
I like to make beefstew and cornbread on cold winter days!
susanchester at 9:27AM on 02/03/09
Vegetable minestrone soup with a hot, homemade baguette
mjohnson105 at 9:40AM on 02/03/09
Venus de Milo Soup and Crusty bread!
zina1017 at 9:43AM on 02/03/09
Pot roast, mashed potatoes, gravy
mreichle at 9:46AM on 02/03/09
New England clam chowder or tomato and rice soup
cranberrycheese at 9:49AM on 02/03/09
Cassoulet.
CheesePlease at 9:54AM on 02/03/09
thick, meaty stew with homemade warm bread and soft butter...yum!
plowlady at 9:59AM on 02/03/09
lasagna - not a veggie one but one with meatballs and sausage inside
lakelorain at 10:00AM on 02/03/09
braised lamb shanks w/white beans
Annek at 10:07AM on 02/03/09
Sausage, Kale & Cannellini bean soup with parm cheese & crusty bread.
juliebugsmama at 10:08AM on 02/03/09
Pasta with my awesome bolognese sauce
gratefulted at 10:15AM on 02/03/09
Chili
shannons at 10:19AM on 02/03/09
Grilled Cheese
shellockjohn at 10:24AM on 02/03/09
I'm craving mashed potatoes at the moment as I sneeze my head off.
kevlney at 10:27AM on 02/03/09
Chili. Nuff said.
sidebernie at 10:27AM on 02/03/09
Soups of all kinds are my favorite comfort food in winter.
Joanielynn at 10:37AM on 02/03/09
Any kind of bean soup(red, white, split pea, Black,etc.) with a big hunk of hot french bread and a glass of red wine.
NO_Pam at 10:52AM on 02/03/09
Soup! it warms your house and your body!
emf77 at 10:54AM on 02/03/09
Braised short ribs with dreamy creamy cheesy polenta.
aungeinphx at 11:19AM on 02/03/09
Living in Wisconsin, we have a lot of cold weather days....I have found that chili is the most comforting food in the cold weather..
trippyjanet at 11:27AM on 02/03/09
Cold weather = soup and sandwich .
Preferably... Campbell's tomato soup and a ham sandwich .
foodie51 at 11:37AM on 02/03/09
Vegetable barley soup
charmon at 11:43AM on 02/03/09
Has to be grilled cheese and tomato soup for lunch and pot roast for dinner. Thanks for the giveaway!
RobsGirl123 at 11:55AM on 02/03/09
chicken soup
alice01 at 11:56AM on 02/03/09
Homemade chicken and dumplings!!!!!!!!!
taintnoflatlander at 11:57AM on 02/03/09
A great big baked potato, sprinkled with chili powder, piled high with chopped fresh broccoli that was steamed with olive oil and garlic on top, topped with a generous amount of melted sharp cheddar cheese.
creatrice at 12:00PM on 02/03/09
Stuffed cabbage rolls.
dove1960 at 12:04PM on 02/03/09
Pot Roast and good bread to sop up the gravy.
amylou61 at 12:05PM on 02/03/09
mac&cheese or chicken&dumplings!
FamishedFem at 12:19PM on 02/03/09
Spicy tomato soup and grilled cheese!
sweetrunner at 12:22PM on 02/03/09
A HUGE bowl of pho with fried tortilla strips across the top and a cup of smoldering hot chocolate melted from an Ibarra bar (a great Mexican chocolate-- has cinnamon!). My boyfriend is Asian and I'm Latin, but we don't see the choosing of food as compromise-- we see it adventure!
healthygirl78 at 12:36PM on 02/03/09
The cold weather brings out the stews. Favorite changes but currently, it's Japanese beef curry.
Pupster at 12:38PM on 02/03/09
venison stew please!
Planet Chaos at 12:49PM on 02/03/09
I love a hot steaming bowl of mushroom barley soup.
jdbaron at 12:55PM on 02/03/09
Curried Chicken and Apple soup.
Martini Me at 12:59PM on 02/03/09
Chili. With cornbread.
kimberlymac at 1:19PM on 02/03/09
If I have time to cook, slow braised short ribs or a nice beef stew. For some quickie food comfort, tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwich.
edeliz at 1:25PM on 02/03/09
The oatmeal
stevebillings at 1:29PM on 02/03/09
my favorite cold weather comfor foods are mashed potatoes and matzo ball soup.
gervitsd at 1:31PM on 02/03/09
Mashed Potatoes!
kastro at 1:31PM on 02/03/09
Spicy chili
Mama Beckala at 1:37PM on 02/03/09
chicken pot pie and mashed potatoes or slow cooked chili.
chumster at 1:38PM on 02/03/09
chili and cornbread or beef stew with sage and cheese biscuits
neongiraffe at 1:40PM on 02/03/09
beef stew
vergie at 1:45PM on 02/03/09
My mother's parmesan grits souffle.
meglo91 at 1:48PM on 02/03/09
White bean-sausage-spinach soup, or tomato soup with a grilled cheese.
suthungirl at 1:50PM on 02/03/09
stews or soups with crusty, buttered bread....
farmkat at 1:50PM on 02/03/09
garlic studded pot roast, smashed cauliflower with heavy cream&butter, glazed brussel sprouts.
bessfour at 1:56PM on 02/03/09
cornbread and some stew, soup, or chili
_greenbean at 1:58PM on 02/03/09
I guess I would like a creamy soup. The seafood chowder at Bar Crudo in SF comes to mind.
melodylio at 1:59PM on 02/03/09
homemade french onion soup or macaroni and cheese
carolinemarie at 2:00PM on 02/03/09
Beef Bourguignon
jd7979 at 2:02PM on 02/03/09
Indian rasam (preferably made by my parents, until I can figure out the recipe myself) with rice. Mmmmmmmmmm..........
Magycmyste at 2:24PM on 02/03/09
My favorite cold weather food is soup-any kind but a good cauliflower-cheese or beef vegetable are especially satisfying on a cold day.
alycep06 at 2:28PM on 02/03/09
chinese red braised oxtail stew with noodles!!
sassysprite at 2:29PM on 02/03/09
soup..preferably minestrone with chicken or hot and sour chicken soup
zekks at 2:41PM on 02/03/09
mac and cheese, the baked kind, preferably with crab and jalapenos.
jenjw4 at 2:53PM on 02/03/09
Posole is great, especially when my sister's boyfriend makes it for me.
lagomorph at 3:09PM on 02/03/09
Soup.
mykels at 3:12PM on 02/03/09
Pasta fagioli and chili!
Myabsurdlife at 3:17PM on 02/03/09
Soup or anything braised. We made a great pork should roast braised in stout and dried cherries last night!
surdel1 at 3:19PM on 02/03/09
Guinness Stew
hamkracker at 3:20PM on 02/03/09
Shepherd's Pie
oishi at 3:26PM on 02/03/09
As much as I hate the cold weather, I do love the comfort foods it inspires me to cook. Soups, stews and anything with pasta is always a hit here. My favorite comfort foot at this moment is mac'n'cheese, grown-up style.
AsTheNight at 3:28PM on 02/03/09
Pinto Beans and Cornbread~
kybeauty1 at 3:31PM on 02/03/09
Bigos
LIRC at 3:34PM on 02/03/09
beef stew
tulawdog76 at 3:35PM on 02/03/09
I love a big bowl of chili or chicken and dumplings!
huddlestonh at 3:38PM on 02/03/09
Kalbi jjim... or a nice hearty curry stew.
ajkdvm at 3:41PM on 02/03/09
We love soups and stews!
HSlater351 at 3:43PM on 02/03/09
chicken pot pie
kathyvegas at 3:50PM on 02/03/09
A nice hot Crock Pot full of Chili is a great cold weather comfort food, thanks so much for such a wonderful giveaway!
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furygirl3132 at 3:57PM on 02/03/09
cassoulet
jcyoda at 3:59PM on 02/03/09
Pizza with lots of cheese.
Sunnyvale at 4:06PM on 02/03/09
Must have oatmeal these cold winter mornings.
Suzzanne at 4:11PM on 02/03/09
Vegetarian Chili or Potato/Corn Chowder.......
starsmom at 4:17PM on 02/03/09
Carne Guisada with just-baked flour tortillas.
dksbook at 4:19PM on 02/03/09
Chicken and dumplings
MadameTart at 4:25PM on 02/03/09
Braised lamb shanks in red wine with farro "risotto"
CentralCoastContessa at 4:49PM on 02/03/09
If I have a really bad day, I need Spaghettio's with meatballs and bread and butter. It's sacrilage, I know.
phoebad at 4:54PM on 02/03/09
chili
sharlynn at 4:56PM on 02/03/09
My mom's chili with nice chunks of pork and beef, Hatch diced green chiles, tomatoes, a little red wine, some cumin, and warm tortillas.
ColoradoChic at 5:11PM on 02/03/09
Peirogy, with warm melted butter and onions, and sour cream. i can eat a dozen
momtimestwo at 5:23PM on 02/03/09
Our new cold-weather comfort food is a turkey-based shepherd's pie. Mmm... potatoes.
LiveFreeOrDine at 5:59PM on 02/03/09
Chili, chicken or turkey pot pie, mac-n-cheese, mashed potatoes, beef stew....
coffeeandapieceofpie at 6:13PM on 02/03/09
Chili with peanut butter sandwich and an RC Cola
dhow1611 at 6:15PM on 02/03/09
wild rice curry soup
rockymountainmarta at 6:42PM on 02/03/09
Chicken and Dumplings. Thank you!
Tina12312 at 6:45PM on 02/03/09
Soup of any sort. Friends comment on the fact that I'm always making soup.
PDXbiker at 6:48PM on 02/03/09
Chili or beef stew.
lazybones344 at 7:06PM on 02/03/09
chili or beef stew
redron at 7:14PM on 02/03/09
Turkey Stew
Tenbucc2 at 7:51PM on 02/03/09
Osso Bucco ... and a big bottle of good Chianti!
droller02 at 8:10PM on 02/03/09
pho
gschaefer at 8:28PM on 02/03/09
chili or chicken noodle soup! Something hot and delicious!
Thanks for the giveaway!
js2222 at 8:51PM on 02/03/09
cream of asparagus soup, veggie soup, cheesy corn chowder, mulligatawny soup..ok just soup
Sigilum at 9:00PM on 02/03/09
As sad as it sounds, a good bowl of chocolate malt o meal (http://melindaschwakhofer.files.wordpress.com/2008/02/chocolate-malt-o-meal.jpg), heavy on the butter. Butter up some toast, crumble crispy bacon into the bowl, and spread on the bread. Roll like a taco and eat.
Mmm mmm, just like Mama used to make :)
TheUE at 9:06PM on 02/03/09
Cincinatti style chili over pasta....mmmmm
chanterelle at 10:02PM on 02/03/09
osso bucco with creamy polenta
cupcup at 10:06PM on 02/03/09
mac and cheese with bacon!
shalomblack at 10:07PM on 02/03/09
Homemade creamy potato soup
legab67156 at 10:10PM on 02/03/09
Short ribs braised on a long cold Sunday
foodandscience at 10:14PM on 02/03/09
chicken soup!
piehole at 11:00PM on 02/03/09
New England clam chowder topped with oyster crackers...
Teena29 at 11:08PM on 02/03/09
A big bowl of short pasta like rotini with a tomatoey, vegetabley sauce... which is my comfort food in any weather, really.
Vincci at 11:12PM on 02/03/09
Pho
milehieater at 11:41PM on 02/03/09
my dad's spinach pasta with salmon cream sauce. It's salty, salmony, and rich. and for dessert, a chocolate souffle. a big 8 inch one, like the ones my sister and i used to make and share the first snow of every year.
granita at 12:02AM on 02/04/09
Chili spaghetti. MMmm
DePro1 at 12:30AM on 02/04/09
A nice hot soup with warm crusty bread and butter.
lamora at 1:00AM on 02/04/09
asian curry with lots of rice
winkyj at 1:04AM on 02/04/09
Baked marrow bones, parsley and caper salad, white rice
lardarium at 1:46AM on 02/04/09
Chicken soup. Thanks for the giveaway!
helenabatt at 2:42AM on 02/04/09
Vegetable Beef Soup is my favorite.
janetfaye at 2:56AM on 02/04/09
poutine: 3 comforting foods in one.
natamari at 6:02AM on 02/04/09
Beef stroganoff with egg noodles
jimbo555 at 7:10AM on 02/04/09
Pot roast with potatoes and carrots
floridayaya at 8:10AM on 02/04/09
Beef stew
madeas at 8:25AM on 02/04/09
Pasta with bolognese sauce.
finsbigfan at 8:37AM on 02/04/09
Beef Stew and biscuits, with a hearty burgandy
tillacat at 9:00AM on 02/04/09
My homemade chili topped with chopped sweet onion & shredded sharp cheddar cheese... served with warm corn muffins & butter. And an icy cold beer.
debralu at 9:32AM on 02/04/09
The best cold weather food for me is homemade chicken and dumpling soup! Thank you!
dglitter at 9:39AM on 02/04/09
Homemade Gumbo with Garlic bread
Nemis at 9:59AM on 02/04/09
I'd have to go with mac and cheese.
ryansm at 10:25AM on 02/04/09
My version of wild rice soup. Creamy and very hearty.
hungrylikethewolf at 10:28AM on 02/04/09
HOMEMADE CHICKEN SOUP
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nenieves at 11:44AM on 02/04/09
ramen noodles
chon76 at 11:56AM on 02/04/09
Homemade chili with homemade bread.
ruthing73 at 12:02PM on 02/04/09
Spaghetti and meatballs and garlic bread.
LKSachs at 12:43PM on 02/04/09
Bolognese with pasta.
PerkyMac at 12:48PM on 02/04/09
chicken noodle soup
TOMFARL at 12:49PM on 02/04/09
braised short ribs
saraskitchen at 1:37PM on 02/04/09
Kamo-Nabe
stev0 at 1:59PM on 02/04/09
My own homemade Chicken and Wild Rice soup. My family loves it on a cold day after sledding or skating.
jdegen at 2:36PM on 02/04/09
Favorite cold weather comfort foods are probably chili or macaroni and cheese.
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Chew on That at 3:55PM on 02/04/09
Lentil Soup!
sosoeater at 4:50PM on 02/04/09
I don't have a cold-weather comfort food. I don't have cold weather.
Don Luis at 5:05PM on 02/04/09
Mac and cheese!
ConschBTJ at 5:09PM on 02/04/09
CHILI
raspberrypicker at 5:18PM on 02/04/09
Gotta be Chili!
lightkeeper54 at 5:34PM on 02/04/09
Thick Chinese rice noodles with my mom's home made XO sauce
tienh5 at 5:38PM on 02/04/09
Gooey, melty, bubbly macaroni & cheese is the ultimate comfort food!
sarina at 5:41PM on 02/04/09
bisteces rancheros, from the Art of Braising
dpmiv at 5:46PM on 02/04/09
Oh man, hard decision. I think right now I'd go with meat loaf and mashed potatoes with some green beans. Hard to go wrong with bean and pig soup or a braise when it's cold out though.
Ravara at 6:03PM on 02/04/09
Chili
frozenman20 at 6:09PM on 02/04/09
Buckwheat polenta and goulasch.
poodle at 6:16PM on 02/04/09
Shepherd's Pie
chuckjustice at 6:32PM on 02/04/09
French Onion Soup!
ajdemma at 7:07PM on 02/04/09
Venison Chili
surf_monkey at 7:19PM on 02/04/09
ham & Scalloped potatoes
bison61 at 7:21PM on 02/04/09
grilled cheese sandwich and tomato soup
awtane at 7:28PM on 02/04/09
Goulash
beanish at 7:30PM on 02/04/09
vietnamese pho soup
fukuisan at 8:14PM on 02/04/09
Macaroni and cheese
LIDARKSIDE at 8:14PM on 02/04/09
Braised pork bellly
dcschaub at 8:52PM on 02/04/09
Beef stew with fresh baked bread.
elangomatt at 9:28PM on 02/04/09
Any hot soup would be great. According to my mood, it ranges from creamy to brothy. Soup is just great all around.
mercuryhime at 9:55PM on 02/04/09
Grilled cheese, tomato soup. Maybe with a root beer.
peteryaeger at 9:57PM on 02/04/09
split pea soup
ginaelisa at 10:20PM on 02/04/09
Zingerman's roast chicken.
shoneyjoe at 11:57PM on 02/04/09
It doesn't have to be cold, but lobster mac 'n cheese would be my favorite comfort food
sharsd at 12:12AM on 02/05/09
Irish stew.
elliepayson at 12:33AM on 02/05/09
Lamb shanks braised in red wine.
tcjanes at 12:35AM on 02/05/09
Braised short ribs. Chili is a close second.
egads04 at 12:36AM on 02/05/09
goulash or another type of beef stew over noodles.
bmcbrides at 12:53AM on 02/05/09
Japanese nabe.
mjs2055 at 3:14AM on 02/05/09
braised beef, buttered noodles and biscuits.
hollyroby at 8:50AM on 02/05/09
Beef Bourgougne
TheDistrictDomestic at 9:08AM on 02/05/09
mashed potatoes
kimbodian at 9:22AM on 02/05/09
braised oxtails!
iguanablue at 11:09AM on 02/05/09
black bean soup & cornbread
shandon at 12:43PM on 02/05/09
soup, mac and cheese
sln123 at 1:37PM on 02/05/09
mom's lentil soup recipe
kitchengeeking at 1:50PM on 02/05/09
Soup, in general. I like to make something different every week or two and keep portions in the freezer.
cyberroo at 2:17PM on 02/05/09
Stuffed Cabbage.....
bojabb at 2:20PM on 02/05/09
Ditto every other suggestion . . . now I'm really hungry.
ctillman at 2:21PM on 02/05/09
pasta with marcella hazan's simple tomato sauce
jessilene at 2:29PM on 02/05/09
Veggie Chili or Veggie Pho - both super spicy.
rockchick at 2:29PM on 02/05/09
Sad but true, I love a bowl of beef ramen when it is cold out.
brittj8585 at 2:30PM on 02/05/09
Piping hot mac n' cheese
Runningwithbeaters at 2:33PM on 02/05/09
For me, it would have to be turkey with stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, fresh cranberry-apple and orange relish, oyster casserole, fresh baked rolls with honey butter,and all the other necessary sides commonly referred to as Thanksgiving dinner at my house.
I could not imagine going through the cold weather months without having this meal at least once. We often cook a pared down version of this meal throughout the fall and winter, and it always gives me comfort.
whatseatingme at 2:37PM on 02/05/09
This is easy ... Caldo verde, which is conveniently mentioned elsewhere on the blog today. Now give me a book!!
mookie at 2:43PM on 02/05/09
I do not live in cold weather, but hot chocolate always does it for me when the cool air is lurking.
MadelynRodriguez at 2:48PM on 02/05/09
grilled cheese and tomato soup
Traci7822 at 2:50PM on 02/05/09
chili...the hotter the better
lyndascrafty at 2:50PM on 02/05/09
Irish beef stew! spicy, thicky, and awesome with a hunk of soda bread
yummybreakfast at 2:54PM on 02/05/09
mushroom soup
mmiller at 3:16PM on 02/05/09
Real hot chocolate, made from scratch.
Now that I've discovered I can't have diary products, I'm craving it more than ever!
procraftinate at 3:29PM on 02/05/09
sweet potato shepherd's pie does the trick
misslilad at 3:47PM on 02/05/09
Sounds a little bizarre...but my Mom used to make Lipton's Chicken Noodle Soup to which she would add home-made Farina dumplings. I will make it on occasion when it's cold and I'm thinking of Mom!
bev1423 at 4:31PM on 02/05/09
Navy bean soup made with a ham bone and topped with Cajun Chef hot sauce.
lambowner at 4:43PM on 02/05/09
Caldo verde. Simple, delicious, and it evokes memories of a warmer time of year.
kaszeta at 4:49PM on 02/05/09
BEEF STEW, with a side of good crusty bread.
momtimestwo at 5:21PM on 02/05/09
For the Scot in the family, oatmeal ... "porridge" to be precise. I go for luscious and light matzoh ball soup, especially if someone isn't feeling well.
JHayes at 5:35PM on 02/05/09
Growing up in Buffalo there was always a need for cozy meals to get you through snow storms -- my favorite were golumpki, Polish cabbage rolls. Nothing like coming in from playing in the snow or sledding to one of my Mom's best dishes.
Harpski at 5:43PM on 02/05/09
New Mexico red chile posole made with pork and piled up with onion and cilantro.
hannah_phi at 5:45PM on 02/05/09
Mashed potatoes. Sometimes with cheese mixed in. Sometimes not. That may not sound like serious eats but it's serious comfort!
BLJ1952 at 6:01PM on 02/05/09
mac and cheese!
celestevan at 6:05PM on 02/05/09
beef stew all the way.
airland at 7:12PM on 02/05/09
I have to say french onion soup! Thank you for offering this giveaway! eyeslikesugar [at] gmail [dot] com
eyeslikesugar at 7:18PM on 02/05/09
soup of course. the garlic chickpea one i made last night for example.
applesnfacon at 7:48PM on 02/05/09
Red lentil curry soup. It's hot and spicy for double warmth!
peanutbutterpleaser at 7:48PM on 02/05/09
Chili in a sourdough bowl with cheese and a dash of green onion on top.
Nillion at 10:06PM on 02/05/09
piping hot slow cooked oatmeal with brown sugar.
briteyellowness at 10:07PM on 02/05/09
Onion soup!
fshapiro at 11:27PM on 02/05/09
Warm scones and tea
pourgirl at 11:32PM on 02/05/09
Homemade Chili and cornbread
darcybel at 11:45PM on 02/05/09
chicken and dumpling soup
shozgirl at 12:53AM on 02/06/09
Cheesy, creamy risotto with shrimp and a big hunk of homemade garlic bread. YUM!
spitfyr323 at 9:05AM on 02/06/09
I love chilli on the cold days--warms you right up
blday50 at 9:11AM on 02/06/09
Homemade macaroni and cheese with sharp white cheddar and shells.
nimbus299 at 9:30AM on 02/06/09
homeade chili- the kind yos stir every half hour for 8 hours
bumpducks at 10:29AM on 02/06/09
braised short ribs over creamy polenta
ellenf48 at 10:33AM on 02/06/09
Definitely chilli
dr_dave7 at 11:21AM on 02/06/09
Stew with cornbread.
deb78660 at 11:27AM on 02/06/09
Vegetarian chili with lots of melted cheese and sour cream. Yum...
elysek at 11:48AM on 02/06/09
Meat loaf and grits!
kellygo at 11:51AM on 02/06/09
My cold weather favorite is homemade vegetable soup with a pimento cheese sandwitch.
FIBERONE at 11:55AM on 02/06/09
My mom's Beer Stew.
phoney2 at 12:46PM on 02/06/09
My favorite is sour cabbage stuffed rolls!
Thanks :)
nekineki at 1:29PM on 02/06/09
roasted chicken with warm crusty bread
ironstef at 1:32PM on 02/06/09
Swiss steak (slow roasted round steak with baby carrots, onions, potatoes swimming in rich tomato sauce) served with either crusty bread or a soft roll & butter.
MADFUD at 1:43PM on 02/06/09
Hearty B-fast Pancakes, eggs, bacon and oatmeal
mlbykb at 1:44PM on 02/06/09
Steel cut oatmeal
wmoss at 1:57PM on 02/06/09
homemade pizza
deadeyeinside at 1:58PM on 02/06/09
Chicken n' dumplins
I think I burn my family out every winter cause I make it at least once a week!
Gotta go and make some more right now - YUM
Hunnyoil at 2:04PM on 02/06/09
Albondigas (Mexican meatball soup)
Importance at 2:10PM on 02/06/09
Lamb stew. Or gratin dauphinois.
xutopia at 2:12PM on 02/06/09
Beef burgundy or macaroni and cheese.
lo82070 at 2:14PM on 02/06/09
My Mom makes Ranch Style Baked Beans in a huge cast iron skillet. We eat the leftovers for days.
LadyFlambe at 2:14PM on 02/06/09
My fiance's yellow rice and meat with gravy.
yellowrice at 2:23PM on 02/06/09
Pasta e Fagioli - stewed down very thick with smoked bacon and lots of onions.
deliciousnyc at 2:27PM on 02/06/09
Definitely chili
fortunavirilis at 2:29PM on 02/06/09
Soup and Stew... I can't be more specific because I have yet to find one I didn't like.
bobfole at 2:29PM on 02/06/09
Beef stew with plenty of red wine.
CEBakes at 2:34PM on 02/06/09
pho (Vietnamese soup)
lisap at 2:34PM on 02/06/09
A giant bowl of thick, chunky soup, like lentil or split pea, to warm my belly and soul!
capricornpig at 2:39PM on 02/06/09
bun bo hue?
I've never had access to decent cassoulet or charcroute garni before but a new restaurant has presented the opportunity. Those sound like they'd be good cold weather foods. I'm looking foward to finding out.
Mostly however, I don't really let the weather dictate my dining choices.
stu_spivac at 2:41PM on 02/06/09
Homemade chicken noodle soup...it's fun to slurp the noodles.
Or, creamy garlic mashed potatoes with plenty of butter.
fatitalianbroad at 2:46PM on 02/06/09
Without a doubt, Chicken Wild rice soup is the best
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parkerozgood at 3:16PM on 02/06/09
chili, with a ton of beans, without a doubt
lemming299 at 3:26PM on 02/06/09
Chili, peanut butter sandwich and RC Cola
dhow1611 at 3:31PM on 02/06/09
Hungerian Goulash with Wild Mushrooms served over steamed potatoes...classic.
hungrychristel at 3:33PM on 02/06/09
My husband's family makes crepeaus (which may not be the proper word, they speak "family french", a cross of English and Quebecois). This is a soft spongy flour dumpling poached in maple syrup, which must be served as soon as the first run of maple syrup comes in for the year, but they break it out anytime the family comes together.
dcmbb at 3:44PM on 02/06/09
Hot, bubbly homemade macaroni and cheese
krackel at 3:46PM on 02/06/09
Soup
flourgirl72 at 3:59PM on 02/06/09
I've got a lot of favorites, but I guess I'll stick with roasted tomato & hot Italian sausage risotto!
skokefoe at 4:08PM on 02/06/09
On a cold night nothing is better than a roast chicken.
pickled at 4:14PM on 02/06/09
Bacon Mac N Cheese w/ Sriracha
maestroken at 4:31PM on 02/06/09
Slow cooked roast beef with onions and mushrooms. Ladle some of the gravy on home made lumpy mashed potatoes, with a slice of homemade challah bread on the side. Heaven!
Ezzie at 4:39PM on 02/06/09
Chicken noodle soup
jennilenni at 4:39PM on 02/06/09
Spicy chili stew. Or just regular chili in a pinch.
tgrabler at 4:41PM on 02/06/09
a large bowl of piping hot pho with everything in it!
lauraaaa at 4:54PM on 02/06/09
cabbage potato soup or pot pies
calliope at 4:58PM on 02/06/09
chili and fresh cornbread
WSLunch at 5:09PM on 02/06/09
chicken noodle soupp!
bocakelly at 5:15PM on 02/06/09
Split-pea or lentil soup, preferably flavored with ham or Indian-style spices – plenty of fresh ginger, garlic and pepper. With hot, fresh bread.
gentlyferal at 5:16PM on 02/06/09
chicken broth with acini di pepe
z911empire at 5:25PM on 02/06/09
Chicken enchilada soup.
tech9803 at 5:35PM on 02/06/09
Thai drunken noodles- extra spicy or oyster stew.
kayte71 at 5:37PM on 02/06/09
Beef stew with a base of red wine.
storyscribe at 5:50PM on 02/06/09
Roast chicken and then soup made with stock from the bones or a big ol' ham and then split pea soup made with the ham bone.
chuckjustice at 6:23PM on 02/06/09
A steaming hot bowl of ramen, Korean or Japanese.
jchristinahuh at 6:42PM on 02/06/09
good home made chili,liberally laced with home made chili oil.........so hot your ears sweat.
onepercent99 at 6:49PM on 02/06/09
hot soba noodle in miso broth
miemie15 at 6:52PM on 02/06/09
grilled cheese with tomato soup for dunking
chemfan at 7:03PM on 02/06/09
Pasta--maybe in a tomato vodka sauce or an arrabiata
erin79 at 7:31PM on 02/06/09
Soup and a hearty bread. There's a Ukranian cabbage soup in particular that is totally hitting the spot this winter.
anwoodward at 7:50PM on 02/06/09
One of my favorite winter comfort foods is Beef Stew. Simple, but very satisfying, and it's fun to experiment with.
Sekhmet at 9:13PM on 02/06/09
My homemade chili is always called for when it gets really cold.
lross38 at 11:14PM on 02/06/09
Oaxacan Black Bean Soup
czken at 2:18AM on 02/07/09
Jamie Oliver's "spag bol" -- bolognese sauce w/ pappardelle
jenberger at 7:23AM on 02/07/09
Well it's rainy and California cold here today, and I will be making Gaston Beef Stew and homemade bread. Great warm-up for a cold day, and the house will smell great.
paints at 8:47AM on 02/07/09
My mom's chicken noodle soup
mchow at 8:57AM on 02/07/09
Ribollita and a glass of Montepulciano Abbruzzo
bklynboy23 at 9:15AM on 02/07/09
oatmeal with cinnamon and hint of vanilla extract
bmeng2221 at 9:40AM on 02/07/09
A big steaming bowl fo split pea soup with smoked ham. It makes me feel all warm and tingly just to think about it!
Oenonome at 11:36AM on 02/07/09
my homemade clean out the refrig and pantry soup,never the same!!!
janes4 at 1:10PM on 02/07/09
spaghetti with meatballs and sausage
cmp45 at 1:48PM on 02/07/09
Beef stew with really good sourdough bread.
andeeram at 2:00PM on 02/07/09
i love a good russian beet borsht
markandrew at 2:02PM on 02/07/09
Pierogis with caremlized onions, sour cream and applesauce
spanklin at 4:24PM on 02/07/09
Feijoada!
Blip at 4:39PM on 02/07/09
Mac and cheese (and not the kind in the blue box!)
Mom2Ways at 5:42PM on 02/07/09
Stuffed shells or polletta with marina sauce and mushrooms.
Marilouise at 7:15PM on 02/07/09
Pork roast cooked with sauerkraut, apples, onions, potatoes and carrots.
scarletini at 7:37PM on 02/07/09
Hot mac 'n cheese with a bread crumb crust.
ky2here at 8:06PM on 02/07/09
Steel Cut oatmeal cooked overnight in the crockpot with dried apples, apricots & raisins. Makes it a lot easier to get out of bed on a cold morning.
manatree at 8:15PM on 02/07/09
Chicken and Dumplings.......
hmneilson at 9:53PM on 02/07/09
I love spicy black bean chili when it's cold.
I also sometimes make lentil soup with fennel.
eluckstead at 10:29PM on 02/07/09
Potato soup
savedtoserve at 10:37PM on 02/07/09
My favorite is chili, the hotter the better.
wittmert at 11:02PM on 02/07/09
I make a turkey/pumpkin chili which is my favorite hearty winter comfort food.
However the food I make at the first snowfall (and frequently thereafter all winter) is home-made chocolate chip cookies. I know that's a dessert, but it comforts me tremendously. As soon as the weather gets cold I need to make cookies and have warm cookies and milk.
Toowylde at 12:45AM on 02/08/09
Broccoli and cheese soup.
naynays1 at 1:19AM on 02/08/09
I'd go for some homemade soup right now, especially my uncle's potato beer soup.
jayfr at 2:42AM on 02/08/09
has to be home made chicken stew
Ardy22 at 2:43AM on 02/08/09
Baked Ziti. With spinach and spicy sausage and extra cheese...
Tamsinite at 3:06AM on 02/08/09
Barley soup
nicnac at 8:35AM on 02/08/09
Chicken Pot Pie.
sachidewey at 9:24AM on 02/08/09
Macaroni and cheese!
texasdeb at 9:51AM on 02/08/09
Italian Fondue
carolasar at 10:15AM on 02/08/09
I love chicken noodle soup and a grilled cheese with havarti and granny smith apples.
jessleigh at 11:01AM on 02/08/09
Homemade chicken and dumplings
peggy1116 at 2:03PM on 02/08/09
Short ribs!!!
emf77 at 2:49PM on 02/08/09
My favorite cold-weather comfort food is spaghetti.
mnsteph at 4:36PM on 02/08/09
Lentil Soup with Jalapeno Cornbread is definitely one of my favorites.
Mikelynn at 4:46PM on 02/08/09
Beer Braised Short Ribs with Cheddar Mashed Potatoes.
LittleEagle at 5:09PM on 02/08/09
love lasagna w/ Italian bread
joni514 at 5:25PM on 02/08/09
Shepard's Pie is a wonderful cold weather comfort food.
Aisling at 5:44PM on 02/08/09
Chili on top of macaroni and cheese!
saturdaynightfever at 6:40PM on 02/08/09
I love chili on a cold day.
cuddles115 at 7:37PM on 02/08/09
Yummy chili with sour cream on top!
mariana at 8:06PM on 02/08/09
Hot bowl of wedding soup with romano cheese and fresh bread.
steadier571 at 8:53PM on 02/08/09
Mac & Cheese!
nesta67 at 8:57PM on 02/08/09
Homemade Mac n Cheese!
squidlette at 9:40PM on 02/08/09
Pot roast over mashed potatoes. That will keep you warm.
redfantum at 9:44PM on 02/08/09
scrambled eggs with soyrizo and a stack of hot tortillas
tortor at 9:50PM on 02/08/09
Mac & cheese
sdeas at 10:29PM on 02/08/09
Beef stew with dumplings.
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Stampnsark at 10:44PM on 02/08/09
Spaghetti with creamy tomato sauce!
mstrish329 at 10:45PM on 02/08/09
Ravioli with meat sauce
rosannepm at 11:15PM on 02/08/09
i love chili for comfort
rdazer at 11:23PM on 02/08/09
Homemade macaroni and cheese....ah!
missm at 12:01AM on 02/09/09
Spaghetti and meatballs!
Nesie at 1:10AM on 02/09/09
Any kind of pasta for me--lasagne, raviolli, manicotti--Yum!
artmarcia at 1:11AM on 02/09/09
Chicken soup or mac 'n cheese with tomato slices and bacon
apples at 1:47AM on 02/09/09
I love beef stew that's been cooking for hours.
atreau at 2:37AM on 02/09/09
Chili and cornbread
kohndr at 6:25AM on 02/09/09
Wintertime comfort food means something brewing in the crockpot for hours, like a hearty soup, chili, or roast beef with potatoes and carrots.
pancak at 7:33AM on 02/09/09
Pasta
djohnson21 at 7:52AM on 02/09/09
Roast Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Brocolli and Warm Bread. This is what my daughter calls "Plumfield Suppers" from the book "Little Men":
cbdileo at 8:01AM on 02/09/09
Minestrone with good Italian bread.
fromguns at 8:06AM on 02/09/09
Favorite cold weather comfort food has to be stew with hot fresh homemade bread.
dddiva at 8:20AM on 02/09/09
MACARONI AND CHEESE
Majorcat at 8:48AM on 02/09/09
My favorite comfort food in the winter has to be a beef roast cooking all day in the slow cooker.
kfischler at 9:49AM on 02/09/09
Beef stew is my favorite cold weather comfort food.
garrettsambo at 9:56AM on 02/09/09
cup of hot schokinag extra-dark drinking chocolate
AICORP at 10:46AM on 02/09/09
I love Cream of Wheat!
lilyk at 11:02AM on 02/09/09
I love New England Clam chowder when I feel the need to be comforted.
nsord44 at 11:20AM on 02/09/09
Baked potato.
Carly705 at 11:25AM on 02/09/09
my mom's potato soup, complete with dough balls, bacon, and enough pepper to make you sneeze.
loyates at 11:41AM on 02/09/09
This looks like a good cookbook. I live in the northeast, so it gets COLD up here in the winter. I like to make homemade soups, chowders or stews, for supper, during the wintertime. Thanks for having the contest!
brmetcalf at 11:51AM on 02/09/09
pork chile verde
salty at 11:54AM on 02/09/09
Chicken dumpling soup.
rhuzzar at 12:26PM on 02/09/09
Brisket Grill to prefection & friend or boiled crawfish !
ZESTYWONDERLAND at 12:47PM on 02/09/09
Pho with rare beef and tendon!
jervell at 12:57PM on 02/09/09
Homemade vegetable beef soup with cornbread. Thanks.
ingridjen at 1:05PM on 02/09/09
lasagna :)~~
klp1965 at 1:38PM on 02/09/09
Homemade Chili for me!
kaylee8 at 2:26PM on 02/09/09
vegetarian chili
07violet at 2:44PM on 02/09/09
Homemade hearty chili with plenty of honey cornbread. Yum!
cowleyh at 2:49PM on 02/09/09
I like beef stew with buttered toast on frosty days
gibbylet at 3:10PM on 02/09/09
My favorite cold-weather comfort food is beef stew with plenty of vegtables.
Second choice is chicken soup with rice instead od noodles. Thanks for the contest.
kathleenyohanna at 3:23PM on 02/09/09
I like to warm up with a hearty bowl of tortilla soup!
abeaudet at 5:11PM on 02/09/09
i love baked ziti and meatballs for comfort!
ammodawg2u at 5:43PM on 02/09/09
My favorite cold weather food is crisp nut waffles with fruit compote.
pwhite98270 at 11:26PM on 02/09/09
chicken soup
oneperfectegg at 8:44AM on 02/10/09
braised short ribs
schnitzel at 8:48PM on 02/13/09
my grandma's chicken corn chowder
giantpinkdot at 1:45PM on 02/19/09
Roasted root vegetables and nice warm tea just hit the spot when it's cold.
wanderingfoodie at 3:00PM on 02/19/09
Braised pork belly and fried turnips.
caviarandcodfish at 9:46PM on 02/19/09
Thank you for participating, and congratulations to our winners:
texasdeb
Runningwithbeaters
tchoughtby
vdeliz
NYCEater
Winners have been notified by email and also appear on our Contest Winners page.
Adam Kuban at 2:32PM on 02/26/09