Cozy Recipes to Warm You Up During the Cold Weather

Being used to live in a hot and humid country, Filipinos always look forward to cold, breezy mornings during the early months of the year. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAG-ASA), the coldest days fall in January, and it continues until February.

While this season may be an escape from the blaring sun, you have to admit that it makes you a little sluggish, wanting to stay in bed all day. Well, you’ve got work to do so you better pump it up with hearty meals to re-energize yourself.

Here are some cozy recipes that are easy to make and family-friendly:

Can we just say that just by looking at this viand, we already know that it’s a tasty accompaniment to your rice? Simply use boneless chicken breasts and canned beans for convenient cooking. To achieve the perfect taste, make sure to gather these ingredients: 1 cup of chopped onion, ½ cup of chopped bell pepper, 2 minced garlic cloves, 14.5-ounce stewed tomatoes, 8-ounce tomato sauce, corn kernels, chili powder, cumin, dried oregano, ½ teaspoon of salt, ½ teaspoon of ground black pepper, and to add delight for all the cheese lovers out there, you can also top it off with a cheesy garnish. (Recipe via The Spruce Eats)

Once you have completed all these ingredients, put them all in the pot of the Condura All-in-One Multi Cooker and press the "Slow Cook" button. Cover and let it cook for 3 hours or longer, until the chicken is tender. After all the preparation, your family will come running to the table as the wonderful smell of its aroma wafts through the air!

If you want to explore some delizioso Italian-inspired pasta, the Lemon Ricotta recipe is the way to go! Even better, it’s only a 30-minute preparation. All you need is ricotta cheese, pasta, spinach, garlic, lemon, pepper, basil, and a little sprinkle of parmesan if you’d like. Depending on your preference, you can substitute the toppings.

To be able to speed up the cooking process, use the Condura Induction Cooker as it evenly heats up your cookware quickly. Another thing that you have to take note of is not to overcook your pasta noodles. To be sure, read the instructions on the package. While it's cooking, you can start prepping the sauce! Mix all the ingredients and cook for about 5 minutes, until it’s soft and aromatic. (Recipe via Barley and Sage)

When all is done and you end up with a happy stomach, you can muster the energy to get out of bed and start ticking things off your to-do list!

The adorable thing nowadays is that people reward themselves with a samgyeopsal meal after accomplishing their goals. We can’t blame them though. It’s a nice excuse to indulge yourself lavishly. You know you can relate! So even if the weather tempts you to be lazy, the spicy Korean barbecue is too good to pass up. Here's the catch: you have to work up a sweat before enjoying this feast, which means a lot of self-discipline is needed.

Moreover, the most satisfying thing about this recipe is how the meat is perfectly marinated. Wondering how it’s done? Prepare 1 cup soy sauce, ¾ cup of dark brown sugar, 2 tablespoons of minced garlic, 1 tablespoon of rice wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon of chili-garlic sauce, 1 ½ teaspoons of ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon of grated fresh ginger, 1 teaspoon of toasted sesame oil, 1 tablespoon of cornstarch, and 1 tablespoon of water. Stir all the ingredients in a saucepan except for the cornstarch and water. Whisk these two ingredients together until the cornstarch dissolves. Once finished, pour into the boiling sauce mixture and cook for 3–5 minutes, or until the sauce is thick. (Recipe via AllRecipes)

After mastering the art of marinating, you’ve got to prepare side dishes like kimchi, fish cake, pickled radish, or whatever works for your taste buds. To complete your samgyeopsal experience, let the Condura Smokeless Griller be your companion for a healthier and more pleasant grilling adventure!

To wrap it all up, it’s necessary to fuel your body with food that will warm your stomach as you power through the day!

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