#coldweathercooking

A rich and creamy New England Clam Chowder made conveniently in the Instant Pot, perfect for a comforting meal on a chilly day.

Ingredients: 4 slices bacon, chopped. 1 onion, diced. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 3 cups diced potatoes. 2 cups chicken broth. 2 10 oz cans minced clams, with juice. 1 cup heavy cream. 1 teaspoon dried thyme. Salt and pepper to taste. Chopped fresh parsley for garnish.

Instructions: Put the Instant Pot on "Saute" and cook the bacon until it's nice and brown. Put in the minced garlic and diced onion and cook until the onion is soft. Put in chicken broth, chopped clams with their juice, diced potatoes, and dried thyme. Use a stir to mix. Put the lid back on and turn the Instant Pot to "Manual." Cook for 5 minutes on high pressure. Quickly let go of the pressure, and then add the heavy cream. Add pepper and salt to taste. Serve hot with fresh parsley chopped on top.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

This Slow Cooker Chicken and Stout Stew is a hearty and comforting dish perfect for chilly days. The stout beer adds depth of flavor while the slow cooking process ensures tender chicken and perfectly cooked vegetables.

Ingredients: 1.5 lbs chicken thighs, boneless and skinless. 2 cups stout beer. 4 cups chicken broth. 1 onion, chopped. 3 cloves garlic, minced. 3 carrots, sliced. 2 potatoes, diced. 1 cup mushrooms, sliced. 1 tsp thyme. 1 tsp rosemary. Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions: Place chicken thighs at the bottom of the slow cooker. Pour stout beer and chicken broth over the chicken. Add chopped onion, minced garlic, sliced carrots, diced potatoes, and sliced mushrooms into the slow cooker. Season with thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until chicken is tender and flavors are well combined. Serve hot and enjoy!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 360 minutes

This slow cooker recipe combines hearty chili with cheesy cornbread for a comforting and satisfying meal. Perfect for chilly days or when you want a fuss-free dinner option.

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef. 1 onion, diced. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1 can 15 oz kidney beans, drained and rinsed. 1 can 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed. 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes. 1 can 8 oz tomato sauce. 1 cup frozen corn kernels. 2 tbsp chili powder. 1 tsp ground cumin. 1/2 tsp paprika. Salt and pepper to taste. 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese. 1 box cornbread mix. 1/3 cup milk. 1 egg.

Instructions: In a skillet, cook ground beef, onion, and garlic until beef is browned and onion is softened. Transfer cooked beef mixture to the slow cooker. Add kidney beans, black beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, frozen corn, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker. Stir to combine. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. In a separate bowl, mix cornbread mix, milk, egg, and shredded cheddar cheese until just combined. Pour the cornbread mixture over the chili in the slow cooker, spreading it evenly. Cover and continue cooking on high for an additional 1 hour, or until cornbread is cooked through. Serve hot, spooning chili and cornbread together into bowls. Enjoy!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 6 hours 15 minutes

This savory beef stew is a hearty and comforting meal perfect for any chilly day. The slow cooker does all the work, tenderizing the beef and melding the flavors together into a delicious and satisfying dish.

Ingredients: 2 lbs beef stew meat, cubed. 4 carrots, sliced. 3 potatoes, diced. 1 onion, chopped. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 2 cups beef broth. 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes. 2 tablespoons tomato paste. 1 teaspoon dried thyme. 1 teaspoon dried rosemary. Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions: Put beef stew meat, carrots, potatoes, onion, and garlic in a slow cooker. Put tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl and mix them with beef broth. Mix the broth and water together and pour it over the vegetables and beef in the slow cooker. For 8 hours on low or 4 hours on high, cover and cook until the beef is soft. Enjoy while hot!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 240 minutes

A hearty and comforting beef stew cooked slowly in a crockpot, perfect for chilly days.

Ingredients: 1 lb beef stew meat, cubed. 4 carrots, chopped. 3 potatoes, diced. 1 onion, diced. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 2 cups beef broth. 1 can diced tomatoes. 1 teaspoon thyme. 1 teaspoon rosemary. Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions: Cowboy beans, potatoes, onions, garlic, and carrots should all be put in the slow cooker. Add the beef broth and tomato chunks. Put thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper on top of the food. Use a stir to mix. For 8 hours on low or 4 hours on high, cover and cook until the beef is soft. Enjoy while hot!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 240 minutes

Adding apples to this soup makes the flavors even better, as the earthiness of cauliflower goes well with the sweetness of the apples. This dish is warm and healthy, perfect for cold days.

Ingredients: 1 medium cauliflower, chopped. 2 apples, peeled, cored, and chopped. 1 onion, chopped. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 4 cups vegetable broth. 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg. Salt and pepper to taste. 2 tablespoons olive oil. Optional: 1/4 cup heavy cream for creamy texture. Optional toppings: chopped chives, croutons.

Instructions: Put olive oil in a big pot and heat it over medium-low heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic and cook until the smell is nice. Mix in the apple and cauliflower pieces. Add the vegetable broth and boil it. Turn down the heat, cover, and let it cook for 20 to 25 minutes, until the apples and cauliflower are soft. Puree the soup until it's smooth, either with an immersion blender or by adding small amounts at a time to a blender. To taste, add nutmeg, salt, and pepper. You can add heavy cream to make it creamier if you want to. If you want, you can serve it hot with chopped chives and croutons on top.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Enjoy the delicious flavors of a bacon cheeseburger in the form of a comforting crockpot soup. Perfect for a cozy and hearty meal on a chilly day.

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef. 1 cup diced onions. 3 cloves garlic, minced. 1 cup shredded carrots. 1 cup diced celery. 4 cups potatoes, peeled and diced. 4 cups chicken broth. 1 can 14 oz diced tomatoes, undrained. 1/4 cup tomato paste. 1 tsp dried basil. 1 tsp dried parsley. 1/2 tsp salt. 1/4 tsp black pepper. 1/4 cup all-purpose flour. 1/2 cup unsalted butter. 3 cups whole milk. 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese. 1 cup cooked and crumbled bacon. 1/2 cup sour cream. Chopped green onions for garnish.

Instructions: In a skillet, cook ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat. In the same skillet, saut onions and garlic until softened. Transfer beef, onions, and garlic to the crockpot. Add carrots, celery, potatoes, chicken broth, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, parsley, salt, and pepper to the crockpot. Stir well. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or until vegetables are tender. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth and thickened. Add the milk mixture to the crockpot and stir. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted. Just before serving, stir in bacon and sour cream. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 360 minutes