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Comfort Foods for Winter
Soups, breads, and more--these cookbooks are great for warming your insides during the cold months.
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The Complete Autumn & Winter Cookbook
2021Get this itemThis cookbook focuses on the beauty of winter fruits and vegetables. I love that they include sweet, savory, and vegetarian recipes that vary from quick and easy to others that take time and skill.
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Soups, Stews & Chilis: A Best Recipe Classic
2010Get this itemCalling all beginner cooks. Immediately flip to the middle of the book to devour all of the mouthwatering pictures of soups and stews. This cookbook lays out the basics of making warm, comforting soups.
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Let's Make Ramen! A Comic Book Cookbook
2019 by Amano, HughGet this itemA comic cookbook filled with beautiful illustrations and step-by-step instructions on how to make flavorful ramen, including the noodles, meats, and delicious accompaniments.
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Heritage Baking: Recipes for Rustic Breads and Pastries Baked with Artisanal Flour from Hewn Bakery
2018 by King, EllenGet this itemEllen King, owner of Hewn Bakery in Evanston, shares her tips and recipes for making bread with heritage grains. She even includes photos on how to make your own starter.
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Wintersweet: Seasonal Desserts to Warm the Home
2013 by Inman, Tammy DonroeGet this itemThe author admits that winter is not her favorite time of the year, but she loves baking warm, comforting meals for her family in her toasty kitchen. Each ingredient chapter highlights the seasonal fruits and vegetables of winter.
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The Perfect Pie: Your Ultimate Guide to Classic and Modern Pies, Tarts, Galettes, and More
2019Get this itemPie. Pie. And More Pie. America's Test Kitchen does it again with this gorgeous guide to making dessert pies, tarts, and more.
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101 Greatest Soups on the Planet: Every Savory Soup, Stew, Chili and Chowder You Could Ever Crave
2022 by Mylroie, Erin RenoufGet this itemMore than 80 photos showcasing the beauty of soups and stews. This book gives options on how to make the recipes vegetarian or vegan. Also, each recipe includes stovetop, crockpot, and instant pot instructions.
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Modern Comfort Food: A Barefoot Contessa Cookbook
2020 by Garten, InaGet this itemI love Ina Garten's recipes; they are straightforward and uncomplicated. This cookbook does not disappoint, with a modern take on some comfort classics. The split pea soup with crispy kielbasa is a refreshing twist on an after-holiday staple recipe.
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Easy Soups from Scratch with Quick Breads to Match: 70 Recipes to Pair and Share
2017 by Manning, IvyGet this itemI find soup and fresh bread to be the perfect dinner when I'm looking for comfort. Beginning with a flavor toolbox and recipes for basic broths, the author provides step-by-step instruction on how to make flavorful soups from scratch.
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The Ultimate Instant Pot Cookbook: 200 Deliciously Simple Recipes for Your Electric Pressure Cooker
2018 by Morante, CocoGet this itemIf you are short on time but still want comforting food, this cookbook is for you. It includes several chili recipes to satisfy even the pickiest eater.
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Cook It Up: Bold Moves for Family Foods
2023 by Guarnaschelli, AlexGet this itemHave you ever wanted to tweak your favorite dish to make it your own? Well, that is exactly what Alex Guarnaschelli and her daughter Ava Clark did in their new cookbook. I tried the "souped up" version of ramen, and it was delightful.
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