What do you have in your pantry right now?
Winter is all about hearty, leafy vegetables. They thrive during this season and are also extremely good for your immune system, so be sure to stock up on these picks to keep your body happy, healthy and most importantly, full!
Beans
Broccoli
Cabbage
Carrots
Cauliflower
Onions
Peas
Spinach
Beets
Brussel sprouts
Pumpkin
Winter is also the best time for all of the best fruits! Take a look at the list to make the most of your next supermarket spree:
Avocados
Kiwifruit
Lemons
Limes
Apples
Mandarins
Nashi pears
Create perfect winter meals
Now that your fridge and pantry stocked for the season, it’s time to start creating delicious meals that’ll warm up the whole family! This can sometimes be a difficult task, but we’ve done the work for you, and compiled a list of classic meal foundations which you can add your personal touches to.
Pasta
Pasta is always the go-to for a quick warm meal, and there are so many variations of this dish that it’s impossible to tire of! In minutes, you can whip up spaghetti with a delicious spinach pesto sauce, or go for a classic bolognese with chopped seasonal vegetables for amazing flavour.
Soups & stews
It’s as simple as throwing some meat and vegetables in a pot and letting them cook over a low to medium heat! Use your favourite stock to create a broth, add your favourite herbs and let all your ingredients come together in a delightful simmer. Alternatively, you can transfer the vegetables into a blender to create a smooth soup—get that pumpkin out and blend away! Grill some cheese onto crusty bread and you have the perfect accompaniment to your soupy concoction.
Roast
Chop up your vegetables and meat again, except this time, transfer them to the oven instead of the saucepan. Roasting may seem like an arduous task, however it is as simple as chopping, basting and cooking! If you’re getting tired of the same old roasted vegetables, you can always create a great winter side dish of gratin, using broccoli and cauliflower cooked in a cheese sauce. The result is cheesy, gooey goodness with that golden topping that everyone will go crazy for!
WHAT’S YOUR STORY?
Share your winter kitchen secrets or your favourite places to dine in Port Macquarie in the comments below!
