favorite cooler weather foods

The weather has gotten much cooler recently. Heck, frost is likely at least all this week. So I'm now almost constantly thinking about what yummy foods that I can make/enjoy now that I feel it's ok to run the oven. What are come of your favorite cold weather foods, healthy or not?

Chicken parmesean
Hubby's red beans and rice
Lasagna
mashed potatoes

GO!!!

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  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    Soups and stews, pasta dishes, roasts instead of steak or burgers, starchier root vegetables
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    Soups, stews and chili. None of those require the oven, but these are the kinds of things I like when the weather is cold.
  • MysteriousMerlin
    MysteriousMerlin Posts: 2,270 Member
    Chili with beans
    roasted root veggies
    homemade cookies
  • FrauHaas2013
    FrauHaas2013 Posts: 615 Member
    Ditto on the soups and stews!!! I also eat a lot of fish and grilled veggies - simply prepared - just drizzled with 1 TBSP of extra virgin olive oil and sprinkled with either Italian seasonings or just fresh ground black pepper.
  • lebaker310
    lebaker310 Posts: 164 Member
    Made turkey chili in the crockpot over the weekend and it was amazing!
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    chili
    spaghetti squash with meat sauce

    made my first batch of tomatoe bisque- I REALLY like it- makes me feel warm and fuzzy- unfortunately it's useless in the protein department- but it is delicious.
    Also that and grilled cheese- love those on a cold day!

    beans and rice are totally my go too as well in the winter.
  • Kita328
    Kita328 Posts: 370 Member
    I LOVE TO MAKE SOUPS, STEWS.

    SQUASH (ALL DIF KINDS) ALSO MY FAVE FALL VEGGIE!
  • yaseyuku
    yaseyuku Posts: 871 Member
    Soups, stews, mochas, pumpkin, squash. Anything with soupy texture really.
  • PaulHalicki
    PaulHalicki Posts: 576 Member
    Beer.


    This time of year, it's time to start thinking about porters, and taking a break from the summer wheats.
  • Lizajayne23
    Lizajayne23 Posts: 123 Member
    Today, I realized just how tough things are about to be for me with the cooler weather! I'm in the South so cool weather staples for my family include chicken & dumplings, chili, potato soup, meat & potatoes, a plethora of casseroles, soup with grilled cheese.... eek!

    Then, too, I have to work on the excess coffee cravings which triple as soon as the temp drops a little!
  • padams2359
    padams2359 Posts: 1,093 Member
    Turnip stew with pork. Not healthy. Mustard greens with pickled pork. Also not so healthy, but both are a fav since childhood.
  • rahlpn
    rahlpn Posts: 551 Member
    I like homemade pizzas, whole baked chicken and veggies, cooking roasts and stews in my crock pot and I can't wait to really enjoy some hot chocolate!
    ETA: Oh and homemade mac n cheese!
  • IhScoutII
    IhScoutII Posts: 162 Member
    Venison Stew, elk chili, anything in a crockpot....Mmmmm
  • SF2514
    SF2514 Posts: 794 Member
    Beef Stew
  • Summer_Lunatic
    Summer_Lunatic Posts: 543 Member
    CHILI !!!
  • TS3g
    TS3g Posts: 74 Member
    Chili or chicken noodle soup
  • ktno1
    ktno1 Posts: 297 Member
    Pumpkin soup with cream and nutmeg and crusty bread smothered with butter to dip in it. Amazing!
  • Kanuenue
    Kanuenue Posts: 253 Member
    PUMPKIN! I put it in everything- soups, stir fry, smoothies, muffins, salads, sweets. I serve them stuffed, roasted, pureed, mashed, shredded, whatever- I just love this winter vegetable!
  • LFDBabs
    LFDBabs Posts: 297 Member
    Goulash
    Chicken Piccata
    Meatloaf
    Mashed Potatos
  • yoga_mel
    yoga_mel Posts: 76 Member
    Pumpkin soup with cream and nutmeg and crusty bread smothered with butter to dip in it. Amazing!

    oh my that sounds amazing!!!!!
    Def soups, stews and chilli for me!
  • creativefrugalmom
    creativefrugalmom Posts: 267 Member
    Chili
    Goulash
    Chicken Tortilla Soup
    Roast
    Veggie Lasagna
    Red Beans with ground turkey and onion
    Potato Soup
    Vegetable Stew
    Smothered HB patties
    ....& many more
  • DawnOBRN
    DawnOBRN Posts: 290 Member
    Oatmeal with a spoonful of Trader Joe's Pumpkin butter and a handful of walnuts tossed in.

    Homemade Chicken noodle soup
  • amwoidyla
    amwoidyla Posts: 257 Member
    Hot booze.
    Hot hard ciders, spiked hot chocolates...I had some pumpkin spice liquers last week that were amazing.
  • cursiny
    cursiny Posts: 907 Member
    venison chili

    Pumpkin bread

    pumpkin pie
  • gwayby
    gwayby Posts: 42 Member
    Pumpkin curry!
  • Loulady
    Loulady Posts: 511 Member
    Chili, soups, and roasts.

    And it's muscadine and pomegranate time, and almost citrus season!