6-10 inches of snow and -20 wind chill...whatcha cookin'?
Inspire me before the Great White Hype of 2008 arrives to bury me in my house for a few days!
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21 Comments:
Hmm 68 degrees and sunny here...can't even imagine that :)
alyssazor at 7:19PM on 02/11/08
Oh crap, I kinda forgot. I'm off to the grocery store NOW. I'll get back to ya!
Kerosena at 7:22PM on 02/11/08
I'm in NJ, where it was wiiiiiiiiiiiiiindy and extremely cold for the last few days, but we're only due for 1-3" tomorrow and the wind has died down. That said, I roasted enough sweets, beets, and (brussels) sprouts today for about 6 people. And I live alone. ;-)
I'd suggest stews, soups, braises, and good breakfast food (fresh-baked popovers, muffins, etc.)! Oh, and load up on dvds or get on Netflix now! Enjoy...
Curlz at 8:21PM on 02/11/08
Chili. Roast a chicken with lots of root vegetables. Linguine with clams and broccoli. Plenty of whole grain bread so you can have toast and coffee. I envy you your winter weather.
ride&cook at 9:23PM on 02/11/08
Gumbo and Chili always work for me...
http://nujoikitchendiary.blogspot.com/2008/02/le-bon-temps-roule.html
http://nujoikitchendiary.blogspot.com/2007/09/cowboyschili-cornbread-crockpots-crme.html
NuJoi at 9:25PM on 02/11/08
Soups. Noodle soups, especially (a ramen kind of thing). Other than that, stews, casseroles, and other things that take time to cook (because the radiant heat from the oven / stove will help keep the chill down).
levinedym at 2:00AM on 02/12/08
I've been experimenting a lot with whole grains and veggies. Try wild rice, barley, whatever veggies you like cooked in a chicken or veggie stock. I like to make it in bulk so there's plenty to nuke later. Very warming and comforting.
AsTheNight at 2:25AM on 02/12/08
We are having the freezing cold weather and snow here too. I am making soup tonight. I had oatmeal this morning. I still feel cold.
lakeloverhh at 9:21AM on 02/12/08
Nothing seems to take the chill away. And to be honest, I'm suffering from the "winter blues." I'm sick of the frigid cold, and of being stuck inside. I'm sick of soups and stews and casseroles. I'll be making pasta with san marzanos, home-preserved tuna, hot peppers and capers for dinner tonight. But what I really want is a hot dog cooked on the grill, some mac salad, corn on the cob and tomatoes still warm from the garden.
Thanks for letting me express my frustration!
Kerosena at 10:35AM on 02/12/08
Soups (lentil; borscht; chicken; beef barley w/lots of veggies) and homemade breads. This is the season when I experiment with different breads and muffins.
oh.....and here's a recommendation to try Molly W'.s (of the Orangette blog) homemade "DailyGranola" - - go to http://orangette.blogspot.com/ . Lovely stuff!
moibec at 11:02AM on 02/12/08
I just ate my lunch - homemade chicken soup with parsnips, carrots, potatoes, and spinach. Flavored with lemon.
It's yum.
Though, I am so sick of this winter ick. Not enough snow to go snowshoeing, just cold and icky. Maybe tonight will bring me some snow....
I crave freshly cobbed creamed corn and ripe grilled tomato slices.
Still hungry.
Elizabelle at 11:50AM on 02/12/08
On the weekends I sometimes make a very big pot of chicken soup with lots of carrots, celery, onions and a good amount of garlic, herbs, spices and some noodles or whatever I feel like adding that day or happen to have on hand. If I have the end of a chunk of parmesan, I scrape the lettering off the edge a bit and add that to flavor the soup even more. I let it simmer all day and partake of it all day long. Very yummy and soul satisfying. Makes staying inside enjoyable.
I also enjoy a good cup of Bigelow Ginger Snappish Ginger Tea with Lemon. It's very satisfying and keeps me warm.
Jelena at 12:30PM on 02/12/08
II so feel your pain! It's been bitter cold here in MI and we're all the way up to about 12 degrees now after 3 days and getting snow. brrrrr
Yesterday I just about emptied the pantry and veg bin for beef-veg soup. It really hit the spot. Over the weekend we made jambalaya and a long braised pork shoulder in the crock. Of course there had to be fresh bread - nice crusty French. Doesn't that pretty much go with anything, though? Tomorrow is going to be mac & cheese, however there have been requests for lasagna and chili as well.
@Jelena - I was actually this close to making minestrone yesterday when I was on the soup thing. Thanks for reminding me about the cheese rind tip. I had forgotten about that and love it in minestrone. That Ginger tea sounds amazing! I've got to look for that.
@Kerosena - how do you home-preserve tuna?
frederika at 1:00PM on 02/12/08
Pot roast is my hunker-down dish with roasted chicken and gravy a close second.
RI Swampyankee at 1:53PM on 02/12/08
Chili is my choice, though another post has inspired a craving for meat pies!
Skythe at 3:47PM on 02/12/08
Do you live in Chicago? That sounds a LOT like here :) I'm planning a Valentine's Day dinner...maybe steak and roasted garlic mashed potatoes.
Hillary
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Chew on That at 4:21PM on 02/12/08
@frederika - I poach it in water, a little bit of vinegar, bay and peppercorns, then let it cool for about 2 hours. Blot it to make sure it's really dry, break it into chunks, and cover with olive oil. It keeps in the fridge for a few weeks. It's kind of like the packed-in-oil jars you can find at import markets, but better.
Can you tell I've been spending a lot of time with the "Lidia's Family Table" cookbook lately?
Kerosena at 7:38PM on 02/12/08
We have some freezing rain on top of snow here in central Ohio, and I think our dinner was the perfect complement to the weather: risotto. We used a Jamie Oliver version with ricotta, tomatoes, and basil, which was fantastic. Risotto felt like the perfect dish for this night; it takes a little time, but since I had a "snow day," I had some time to spare anyway.
July at 10:21PM on 02/12/08
when its cold i like to make things that are comforting and easy and things i already have all the ingredients for, chili, grilled cheese and tomato soup, casserole type dishes, mac and cheese, or pot pie if i have one in the freezer and for side dishes i like roasted brussel sprouts or cauliflower or garlicky broccoli n
sustarz at 10:52PM on 02/12/08
Oh my gosh, Kerosena - I just made my very first gnocchi a la Lidia a few weeks ago and it turned out perfectly. I was so impressed with myself! The tuna sounds awesome. I really want to try that. I have Lidia's Italian American Kitchen. I think the lady knows what she's doing. You've been keeping good company.
frederika at 11:14PM on 02/12/08
I'll be trying Lidia's broccoli/ cauliflower gratinate tonight or tomorrow!
Kerosena at 11:20AM on 02/13/08