When the mercury drops many of us love to recoil within our warm clothes and enjoy our drinks, but nothing can be as comforting as a hot piping food. Here are top 10 winter comfort foods, which you will love making because they are pretty easy to make and easier to savor too.

Oatmeal Porridge: If you are lazy to get up from the bed, and spend time in the kitchen, then perhaps this is the best breakfast you can have.  You only need to boil milk and oatmeal and top it with winter berries. The oatmeal is low in GI, and it prepares you to face a tough day ahead.

Smoked salmon and spinach omelette: Unlike the normal egg omelette this omelette is prepared from creamy mascarpone, smoked salmon, and baby spinach.   This delicious and substantial dish will lead you through the hectic day.

French toast with almonds and berries:  A French Toast is a perfect way of shaking off a shivery morning.  You just need to mix and match some berries and almonds on a French toast before serving. You can start on a sweet note by pouring a layer of honey over the French toast.

Crockpot Chicken Chili:  The chicken thighs are fattier than the chicken breasts, and their nutritious flavor means that you can help yourself with smaller portions. The chicken thighs add depth of flavor in this simple, low fat chicken chili.

Macaroni and Cheese:  The Macaroni and cheese are the best amongst all winter comfort foods. You can replace the regular high fat cheese, and whole milk, with cheese and low fat macaroni.

Soy Marinated Chicken with Mashed Potato: You can churn out this simple dish by combining orange and soy sauce flavors. Mashed potatoes are rich, and spreading the chicken on a mashed potato bed adds a dash of elegance to the dish. Preparing and serving this flavor ruled dish is a best way of kick starting a chilly winter afternoon.

Sausage and Mushroom Stew:  The actual essence of this sausage and mushroom stew lies within its nutrient packed ingredients. You can use lean Italian chicken sausage, or turkey sausage to prepare this stew. You can team this sausage and mushroom with whole-grain bread.

Chicken Pot Pie: You can serve this delicious chicken pastry with a sauce. You can counter the chillness of the winter by sinking your teeth into this aromatic pie. This pastry tastes good by itself, but it tastes yummy when you eat it after a brisk walk in the neighborhood.

Apple Crunch:  The apple crunch is enveloped by custard and topped with oats. You can perhaps serve it during the tea time or as a weekend treat. You can give it to your kids after they return from a tiring day at the football field.

Sticky Date Puddings:  This pudding is a typical dessert for the chilly winter months.  You can prepare this pudding in advance and store it for long time. You only need to reheat it at the time of use. You cannot ignore the warmness of the caramel sauce seeping through this date delight. 

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