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BLIZZARD WEATHER, COOKING WEATHER

By Mary Emma Allen

A hearty tomato soup is perfect for a winter day.
Credit Kathleen Walls

Cold, snowy weather blizzard weather always meant delicious aromas in the kitchen when we came inside from snow clearing tasks and sledding get-togethers. Mother usually had something cooking on the kitchen wood burning cook stove, whether it was simply the usual meal or special treats.

Recently, on a day when the temperature dipped, my daughter and I both were home (unusual given our work schedules) and did some cooking between writing and quilting. The aroma of pizza bread, blueberry bread (made from homemade muffin mix I'd received as a Christmas gift), and homemade soup filled our kitchen and reminded me of winter cooking on the farm when I was growing up.

Favorite Winter Recipes Around the Country

Do you have favorite winter recipes? These will vary depending on the part of the country where you live or travel.

*In northern climates, they often are hearty fare- soups, stews, slow cooker meals.

*The southern, warmer weather favors salads, chilled soups, and even barbecues.

*Somewhere in between, we find a mix of the two.

*Busy folks, coordinating work, cooking, and family may rely upon prepared or from freezer to microwave to table fare.

*Deli foods, when you travel, make nice meals at picnic sites or in your motel/hotel room.

Soup Pot Stock

The question, " Do we throw these peas out?" when a family member was sorting through the refrigerator reminded me I needed to get my leftovers pot started again for making soups and stews.

A friend once told me she had a container in her freezer. Into this went any leftover vegetables and meat, even if it were a spoonful or two. Then when the container was getting full, it was time to make a winter soup. She also saved meat stock and gravies to add to the brew.

What may be considered economical use of our food, particularly leftovers, also can result in tasty meals.

Hamburger Roll-Ups - Mix a package of packaged stuffing as directed on the package. Stir together, one pound lean ground beef, 1 tablespoon catsup, 1 tablespoon mustard, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, pinch of onion salt, sprinkling of salt and pepper.

Shape this mixture into 6 fairly large patties. Add some stuffing in the middle of the patties.  

Fold over and seal the edges. Place in a casserole or baking dish. Pour 1 can golden mushroom soup mixed with 1/2cup evaporated milk or regular milk over the roll-ups.   (Use low fat, low sodium soup if desired.) Put any extra stuffing into a buttered casserole dish and bake until heated through and top is crisp.

Bake roll-ups in a 350 degree oven for 45 minutes.

(c)Mary Emma Allen (Mary Emma Allen enjoys researching food ideas from around our country and the world.   Some also are handed down through her family.  e-mail: me.allen@juno.com )

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