Guest Post: Foods for Foul Weather | Foodem.com

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With much of the East Coast hunkered down under cold and rain, I?ve been thinking a lot about the kinds of things we like to eat when it?s ugly outside. Chilly, damp weather always makes my family crave something warm and filling.

Dishes that simmer on their own for a while, like this slow cooker chicken noodle soup recipe, are ideal for a rainy afternoon lunch at home. Some dishes take even longer to cook, and there?s something very rewarding about tossing a pile of ingredients in the crock pot in the morning and coming home to a ready meal. Stews and braises are classic fall food. Slow cooking is a good way to take advantage of inexpensive, tough cuts of meat that have lots of flavor, but there are also plenty of vegetarian dishes that fit the bill as well.

In addition to the all-day stews, there are plenty of quick and easy soup recipes for fall. Nothing else fills you up and warms you from the inside like a bowl of hot vegetable soup with a melty, gooey grilled cheese sandwich. There are also lots of sustainable seafood options in fall, and I find that homemade clam chowder can drive away the worst chill.

For dessert, whip up a batch of mini apple pies. Baked fruit dishes are a great way to use produce that you stored in the warmer months by canning or freezing, and they tend to be quick to make.

Personally, I love to make baked casseroles when the weather is bad. Homemade macaroni and cheese is a crowd-pleaser, as are other old classics like scalloped potatoes.

Of course, not everything that warms you has to be a hearty dish. The right drink can really make the difference between cold and miserable and warm and comfortable. This can be the perfect cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate, or something more unique to fall. It?s very easy to make your own spiced apple cider with your favorite seasonal spices ? I like to use cinnamon, black cardamom, and allspice. Nutmeg, cloves, and orange or lemon juice are other possibilities for this great beverage.

If you have to go out into the cold and wet, have something warm and comforting waiting for you back at home. I promise it will make even the worst weather seem like no trouble at all.

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