How to Make Comfort Foods for Winter
Winter is a great season to enjoy different kinds of foods. It yields various types of fruits that one can enjoy in this season, like oranges and pomegranates. During the hard cold winters, let's are honest, we all prefer staying indoors and enjoying freshly made foods that bring your comfort and peace.
People in the winters tend to be a lot lazier than they are in any other season, so it is essential you opt for recipes that can be prepared instantly while simultaneously satisfying your taste buds. We've listed down some super simple yet delicious comfort food ideas that will get you in the winter spirit and are ideal at any time of the day!
Here is a list of foods and beverages you definitely should eat during the winters and enjoy it to the max!
Hot ChocolateWhat's a winter season without hot chocolate? It's yummy, it's simple, and there is no one who doesn't like it. There are several different ways to make hot chocolate, and there are many variations to the original recipe.
First, mix some cocoa powder, sugar, and water in a saucepan and bring it to a boil while constantly stirring until it reaches a smooth consistency. Then add milk and mix without letting it come to a boil. Once everything is properly incorporated, simply pour the mixture into your mug and Viola! A delicious mug of hot chocolate is prepared. You may add toppings of your desire and include marshmallows, chocolate chips, whipped cream, etc.
Mac And CheeseMac and Cheese is one of those divine dishes with the most amazing flavor, and it is prepared almost effortlessly. Sure it looks like there are tons of ingredients added to these delicacies, and they call for heavy equipment like commercial convection ovens that help to melt those glorious bits of Cheese. In reality, it is a lot easier to prepare than you might think it is.
Put together a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil, then put the desired amount of elbow macaroni in. Make sure you pour two tablespoons of oil in so the macaroni doesn't stick to each other. Stir and boil until it the pasta is tender but al-dente at the same time for the perfect bite!
In a saucepan, melt butter on medium heat, add flour and whisk vigorously. Season with salt and pepper and keep stirring until you reach a smooth consistency. Add milk to the mixture and stir until it is smooth and reaches a boil. This will take about 5 minutes. Add cheddar cheese (you may add other types of cheeses as well) and stir the mixture until the cheese is melted all the way through. Finally, add the boiled macaroni and mix gently until the macaroni is well coated.
Grilled Cheese SandwichIt's simple, it's gooey, and when people hear about it, it's mouth-watering. Here's how you make it!
Place a frying pan on medium heat and have two pieces of bread toast over it. After it's toasted, flip it over, add your desired Cheese (slices), placing the other toast over it to melt the cheese. That's all you need for a simple grilled cheese sandwich.
These are the simplest recipes that you should try out for yourself. We bet you would enjoy every bit of these. They barely take 10 minutes each and pose as great winter comfort foods.