4 Delicious Winter Recipes with a Twist!
November 15, 2017 | Foodie Tips | No comments
Looking to spice up those classic hearty dishes as well as warming the winter blues? We found five alternative recipes from like-minded bloggers that are sure to get your taste buds tingling just in time for dinner.
These top ideas are set to mix up your mealtimes and get you thinking about what else could possibly go together. Because who wants to be ordinary anyway?
Chicken Fajita Pasta
Filling, warming and easy to make, pasta is an all-time favourite for the winter. But why not liven up your meal and add another family favourite – chicken fajitas! Think the two don’t go? Then think again because bloggers Kevin & Amanda have the ultimate recipe for your new winter dish.
You’ll need:
- Chicken breasts
- Taco or fajita seasoning
- Onions, peppers, and garlic
- Low-sodium chicken broth
- Olive oil
- Heavy cream
- Diced tomatoes and green chillies
- Penne pasta
Turkey Shepherd’s Pie
Get festive with Crumb Blog’s Christmas twist on the hearty Shepherd’s Pie. Switch up the traditional choice of lamb or beef and add a taste of turkey to reinvent this classic meal. Inventor Isabelle Boucher also likes to spice things up with her Southwest-inspired version which includes a saucy filling, peppers, corn, and tomatoes, finished with a delicious mash potato topping.
You’ll need:
- Lean ground turkey
- Olive oil
- Onions and peppers
- Garlic, chilli powder, and cumin
- Diced tomatoes
- Tomato paste
- Frozen corn niblets
- Potatoes, milk, butter, and cheese for the mash
Chilli Con Carne Meat Feast Pizza
Love chilli? Love pizza? Then you’re in for a treat with this mouth-watering chilli-con-carne meat feast pizza delight! Similar to standard meat feast pizzas but on whole other level, the chizza (see what we did there) from Gran Luchito is a great choice when you just cannot decide between the two.
You’ll need:
- Minced beef
- Onion, garlic, and peppers
- Chilli Paste
- Cumin powder and cinnamon powder
- Kidney beans and chopped tomatoes
- Carrot and celery
- Olive oil
- Large margarita pizza
- Cheddar cheese
Caramel Apple Cheesecake Pie
And finally for dessert! The crème de la crème and the cherry on top (we’ll stop there). An all-time favourite warming winter dessert, the apple pie has been mixed with a caramel cheesecake. We know, you can scream now! Owner of Mostly Homemade Mom blog, Kelly Miller is the one that’s made our dreams come true with this apple-based treat topped with a delightful caramel ice cream topping.
Kelly, we salute you!
You’ll need:
- Apple pie filling
- Graham cracker crust
- Cream cheese
- Sugar
- Eggs
- Caramel (or vanilla) extract
- Caramel ice cream topping
Credit: Mostly Homemade Mom
So there you have it, our delicious winter recipes that will mix up mealtimes and leave you warm and satisfied! Oh and if you’re wondering why we’ve not included any hearty soup recipes, that’s because they’ve got their very own blog post right here.
Let us know how you got on by sharing your photos on Facebook or, if you have any exciting twists of your own, please share them with us – the more extreme the better!
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