Winter is the season of comfort foods, so lean into flavors that evoke warmth and coziness. Use spices like cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg in both sweet and savory dishes. Add hearty greens like kale or spinach to soups and stews, and enjoy seasonal produce like squash, pumpkins, and apples in your recipes. KEEP IT COZY WITH SEASONAL FLAVORS These appliances make cooking easy and mess-free. You do need to think ahead, but with a plan and prepped ingredients you can pop dinner into the crock pot in minutes, before heading out the door to work. Similarly, the Instant Pot can get the job done in a hurry while you do a quick change between the office and the gym. Try out meal ideas like pulled pork, lentil soup, French dips, or Philly Cheesesteak sandwiches, Hawaiian chicken, shredded Mexican chicken, or curry. USE YOUR SLOW COOKER AND INSTANT POT
PLAN FOR SPECIAL TREATS
Include some special treats in your meal plan to make winter nights even more enjoyable. Plan to bake a batch of cookies, make hot chocolate, or try a new dessert recipe on the weekends. These little indulgences can lift everyone’s spirits during the colder months.
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