No matter how cold the weather is, these easy to make recipes will surely comfort your taste buds. Love the kitchen while enjoying the breeze the season is offering you.
No need to cover yourself with a blanket and sleep the whole day, try exploring your cooking skills and also find time to spend in the kitchen -- doing these simple recipes. Warm yourself by staying in front of the stove while enjoying the soup and pasta you tend to make.
Linguine With White Clam Sauce
The leftover white wine last New Year will now have its use. Boil the pasta until tender yet firm and set aside while cooking the sauce. In a pan, sauté garlic in an olive oil until golden brown then put in some pepper flakes. After 30 seconds, pour some wine and water. With high heat, add the clam, cook for about six minutes until it opens. Add the pasta and tossed some parsley. Season the pasta with salt and pepper before serving. You can also use the clam juice to replace of the wine according to Food Network.
Potato Soup
This soup recipe from Country Living will surely warm you up during winter season. All you have to do is cook the bacon until crisp and set aside. Then, peel some potatoes, rinse them and cut each into three parts. In a pot of water, add the potatoes with two teaspoons of salt and boil them for about 45 minutes. Drain the potatoes, disregarding the water and mash them until smooth. Add sour cream and stir until melted. Pour some milk and seasoned it with salt and pepper. Garnish with cheese and bacon to add some texture upon serving.
Chicken Noodle Soup
Have this quick noodle soup recipe on your table for less than 20 minutes. Just combine two cups of water and chicken broth in a microwavable container and heat it high for five minutes. In a pan, heat some oil and mix some onions, salt, celery, pepper and diced carrots. Stir for three minutes until ingredients are tender. Add the broth mixture and pasta; bring to boil. Wait for seven minutes until pasta is ready. Add some shredded chicken and there, it's ready to serve.
Chicken Gumbo
Have some cooked rice ready at the side. Mix flour and oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Sauté for three minutes and add some chopped onion, bell pepper, okra and celery. Put in 1 teaspoon minced garlic, half teaspoon dried thyme and one-fourth teaspoon ground red pepper. Stir frequently until tender. Add some chicken, tomatoes, kielbasa and broth. My Recipes suggests you cook until thoroughly heated and serve over rice. You can add some spices if you want.
