Comforting dishes for the cold autumn

There’s no turning back, summer has gone and we are now in the midst of autumn, a time of fallen leaves, cold winds, and clear skies. The transition from warm weather to cold can be tough for many, but that’s exactly why we need to eat rich, warm homemade dishes that make us feel better on chilly days. Here are five comforting dishes for the cold autumn days.   Tomato Soup How about a delicious warm tomato cream to counteract the cold? It’s a fresh soup but feels great when served at the right temperature, plus it’s filling. The recipe is accompanied by cream, butter, garlic, and onion, making it a rustic 100% homemade dish that we recommend pairing with some tasty toasted baguette.   Mac & Cheese This must be one of the favorite dishes of kids around the world. It’s elbow pasta completely drenched in a thick cheese sauce that screams comfort and warmth. Here’s the recipe, but we also recommend playing with the cheeses you use, as you can use cheddar and yellow cheese for the kids, and maybe a combination of goat cheese, brie, and blue cheese for a more adult flavor mac and cheese.   Hot Chocolate In less than 10 minutes, you’ll have one of the most sought-after drinks ready when it’s cold. It’s a delicious hot chocolate with sweet and bitter flavors accompanied by chocolate chips and whipped cream to top it off. It’s a family afternoon drink that can bring everyone together around the table. You can pair it with a delicious walnut cake or some butter cookies and it will be a hit.   Beef Stew Nothing says autumn like a delicious stew. It’s the classic mom’s preparation that is warm and comforting at the same time. This specific recipe includes potatoes, peas, and onions accompanying the beef cubes, making it a hearty and filling recipe. Plus, with this preparation, you’ll learn a technique to have the stew ready in half an hour instead of waiting hours.   Onion Soup Maybe it’s the caramelized onions or the beef broth, perhaps it’s the completely melted cheese or the soaked bread, but onion soup is a classic of warm homemade food. It’s also a very rustic recipe, not refined at all, so you can stray a bit from the recipe and use as much bread or cheese as you like to suit the taste of your whole family to enjoy it during the cold season.