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Best Loved Winter Dinner Ideas
With shorter daylight hours, it can make the evenings feel like there is even less time to get a nutritious hot meal on the table. My biggest tip is to plan a weekly menu and purchase all the needed ingredients. Even if you need to rearrange the plan you’ll have everything you need for those busy weeknights. Why we love them:
Healthy. Winter meals can still be healthy (to keep you on track) and don’t always need to take up a lot of time. Feeds a crowd. With this round up, I have plenty for you to choose from that will fit you and your family’s needs! Easy! These winter dinner ideas will make meal planning a breeze!
Our fav winter dinner recipes
We’ve rounded up several of our coziest dinner options that are perfect for winter! They are best loved by the entire family.
FRUITS: apples, grapefruit, lemon, lime, orange, pears VEGGIES: broccoli, beets, Brussels sprouts, butternut squash, cabbage, cauliflower, celery, fennel, garlic, ginger, leek, onions, parsnip, pumpkin, potato, spinach, and turnip
Popular cuts of beef come from eight main areas of the cow- chuck, rib, loin, round, flank steak, short plate, brisket, and shank. These main cuts are then used to create sub-cuts like roasts, steaks, stew meat, and ground beef. Popular poultry includes the breast, wing, thigh, and drumstick. Recipes can also call for boneless and skinless, bone and skin on, the bird whole, or ground chicken. Popular cuts of pork include short ribs, chops, roast, tenderloin, and shoulder. Bacon, sausage, and ham are also great choices of pork.
Meatless protein. Some favorites include tofu, edamame, lentils beans, wild rice, quinoa, oats, nuts, and seeds. Eggs, milk, and cheese are also a source of protein and are often used in winter recipes. I love the crock pot because the aroma fills my home with the promise of the family sitting down together to enjoy a warm delicious weeknight dinner. Some other winter cooking methods include:
Simmering on the stove top: This method is typically used for soups and stews, but can also include gravies like stroganoff and sauces such as spaghetti sauce. Roasting vegetables or meats. It’s a great alternative to frying because it uses very little oil and creates a nice caramelization.
Healthy Winter Dinner Recipes
Whether you opt for a bowl of soup or chili, or some meat and veggies, we have some healthy options you are sure to love!
More Winter Dinner Ideas
For even more tasty savory winter dishes that will warm the belly and soul check out these easy dinner recipes!
Warm and Cozy Winter Meals
Whether it’s a hearty, easy, or healthy meal you are looking for you’re sure to find the perfect recipes for those cold winter nights! More Collections: Crock Pot Dinner Ideas, Easy Soup Recipes, Easy Pasta Recipes
