When the weather turns cold, these are the dishes to make: slow-braised pot roast and short ribs, coq au vin, osso buco, beef stew and chili, big pots of soup and gumbo, and warm apple and pumpkin desserts.
Many of them taste even better the next day, so make a big batch.
Slow Cooker Pot Roast8 hr 25 min total | 6 servingsA browned chuck roast slow-cooked with carrots, potatoes, onions, garlic and herbs in beef broth until fork-tender, with the juices made into gravy. Serves 6.
Instant Pot Braised Short Ribs1 hr 55 min total | 4 servingsBone-in beef short ribs browned and pressure-cooked in red wine with garlic and tomato until meltingly tender, finished in a glossy reduced sauce. Serves 4.
Coq au Vin2 hr total | 6 servingsChicken thighs and drumsticks braised in red wine with bacon, mushrooms and pearl onions until tender, in a rich, glossy sauce. A Burgundy classic. Serves 6.
Osso Buco (Braised Veal Shanks)2 hr 55 min total | 4 servingsVeal shanks browned and slowly braised with vegetables, white wine and tomatoes until falling off the bone, finished with a bright lemon-parsley gremolata. Serves 4.
Kalops (Swedish Allspice Beef Stew)2 hr 35 min total | 6 servingsA comforting Swedish beef stew of chuck, onions and carrots slowly braised with whole allspice berries and bay leaves until fork-tender. Served with boiled potatoes and pickled beets. Serves 6.
Beef Stew with Onion Soup and Ketchup3 hr 25 min totalSeasoned, floured beef cubes seared and simmered 3 hours with onions, ketchup and Lipton onion soup mix, with potatoes added for the last hour and Kitchen Bouquet for color.
Paul Lynde's Beef Stew6 hr 45 min totalA hands-off oven stew of lean beef with canned carrots, tomatoes, potatoes, onions, peas and green beans, consomme, white wine and tapioca, baked covered at 250°F for 6 to 7 hours.
Slow Cooker Beef and Bean Chili6 hr 20 min total | 8 servingsA thick, hearty chili of browned ground beef, kidney and pinto beans, tomatoes, onion and peppers, slow-cooked with chili powder and cumin. Serves 8.
Texas Chili (Chili con Carne)3 hr 30 min total | 8 servingsTrue Texas red: cubes of beef chuck simmered for hours in a sauce of toasted dried chiles, garlic, cumin and oregano, thickened with masa. No beans. Serves 8.
Chicken and Sausage Gumbo2 hr 25 min total | 8 servingsA deep, dark-roux Cajun gumbo of chicken thighs, smoked andouille and the holy trinity, simmered with thyme and cayenne and served over rice. Serves 8.
French Onion Soup1 hr 10 min total | 4 crocksAn easy French onion soup of sauteed onions, beef bouillon and Bovril, reduced by half and baked in crocks under toasted French bread and melted mozzarella. Serves 4.
Homemade Chicken Soup2 hr 15 min totalOld-fashioned homemade chicken soup: bone-in chicken simmered for 2 hours with carrots, celery, parsnips, a whole onion and other vegetables.
Vegetarian Split Pea Soup4 hr 20 min totalA hearty vegetarian split pea soup simmered 3 to 4 hours with sauteed onion, garlic, celery, potato and carrots, finished with red wine, thyme, a touch of sesame oil and vinegar.
Ärtsoppa (Swedish Yellow Pea Soup with Pork)14 hr 15 min total | 6 servingsThick, hearty Swedish yellow pea soup simmered with pork and onion and seasoned with marjoram and thyme, served with mustard. The traditional Thursday supper. Serves 6.
New England Clam Chowder1 hr total | 6 servingsCreamy New England clam chowder with tender clams, potatoes, onion, celery and smoky bacon, lightly thickened and finished with milk and cream. Serves 6.
Barbecue Meat Loaf1 hr 10 min totalA simple meat loaf of ground beef, onion, bread crumbs and egg, topped and basted with Open Pit barbecue sauce and baked at 350°F for 1 hour.
Swedish Meatballs (Köttbullar) with Cream Gravy55 min total | 4 servings (about 30 meatballs)Small, tender beef and pork meatballs seasoned with allspice and white pepper, browned in butter and simmered in a silky cream gravy. Served with mashed potatoes and lingonberries. Serves 4.
Kåldolmar (Swedish Cabbage Rolls)1 hr 45 min total | 6 servings (about 14 rolls)Tender cabbage leaves wrapped around a beef, pork and rice filling, glazed with golden syrup and butter, baked until caramelized and served with cream sauce and lingonberries. Serves 6.
Lasagna55 min total | 1 (13 x 9-inch) panAn easy lasagna layered with spaghetti sauce, lasagna noodles and dabs of ricotta or cottage cheese and mozzarella, topped with Parmesan. Add browned hamburg for meat lasagna.
Homemade Chicken Pot Pie1 hr 20 min total | 1 (9-inch) pie, 6 servingsA classic double-crust chicken pot pie with tender chicken, carrots, peas and celery in a creamy homemade sauce. Serves 6.
Leftover Turkey Tetrazzini1 hr 5 min total | 8 servingsSpaghetti and leftover turkey baked in a creamy mushroom and Parmesan sauce with peas under a golden crumb topping. The best use for the day-after turkey. Serves 8.
Grandma's Chicken Noodle Casserole1 hr total | 1 casseroleA vintage comfort-food casserole: pasta and chicken in a creamy sauce of cream of chicken soup, milk and melted cheese, topped with buttery Ritz cracker crumbs and baked 30 minutes.
Apple Crumb Pie1 hr 5 min total | 1 (9-inch) pieThinly sliced McIntosh apples in cinnamon sugar under a buttery crumb topping, baked at 400°F for 40 minutes.
Cinnamon Roll Apple Cake1 hr 25 min total | 1 (9 x 9-inch) cakeA moist sour cream apple cake swirled with a brown sugar, butter and cinnamon filling and finished with a simple powdered sugar glaze, like a cinnamon roll in cake form.
Pumpkin Bread1 hr 15 min total | 2 loavesA big-batch spiced pumpkin bread of canned pumpkin, sugar, eggs and margarine with cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and allspice, baked in 2 loaf pans at 375°F for 1 hour.
Hot Fudge Pudding Cake50 min totalA magic self-saucing chocolate dessert: a Bisquick batter topped with brown sugar and melted chocolate water bakes into cake over a pool of hot fudge sauce.
Homemade Applesauce (Two Ways)45 min total | About 1 quartTwo ways to make McIntosh applesauce: the traditional way, cooked with skins and pressed through a Foley food mill, or the modern way in the microwave with cinnamon red hots.
Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix5 min total | Mix for 1 quart (4 cups) of cocoaA homemade hot cocoa mix of cocoa powder, powdered milk, sugar and salt. Each batch makes one quart of cocoa; store extra in a jar.
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