When the snow is piling up and the wind is howling, take comfort in delicious foods that warm your body and soothe your spirit. Four Wisconsin food bloggers share recipes perfect for a cold winter day.
SLOW COOKER LENTIL SOUP
Healthy and hearty, this soup is packed with veggies. Philia Kelnhofer of the Sweet Phi blog says red lentils give the soup a thick texture, while the slow cooker means ingredients simmer and are ready and waiting for you at the end of a long day. (Photo above.)
WATERMELON RADISH AND SPINACH SALAD
Salads can be filling in wintertime — as this beauty by Vicky Volvolvski of Things I Made Today proves. Watermelon radish and spinach come together with barley, feta, basil and a simple homemade dressing of olive oil, lemon juice and lemon zest for a satisfying but balanced meal.
EASY MINESTRONE SOUP
Combine onions, tomatoes and spinach with beans and broth, and minestrone magic happens! Live-In Kitchen blogger Lindsay Moe skips the pasta in her rendition of the classic, comforting soup, but notes that it pairs wonderfully with a glass of red wine.
COQUITOS
Need a treat for a holiday cookie exchange? Follow Sujhey Beisser’s lead and offer up coquitos. The Five Senses Palate blogger explains that while the Venezuelan coconut sweet isn’t technically a cookie, it’s festive, tasty and a perfect addition to seasonal celebrations.
A big thank you to Philia, Vicky, Lindsay and Sujhey for sharing their recipes!
Photos courtesy of Sweet Phi, Things I Made Today, Live-In Kitchen and Five Senses Palate.