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QOTD #61

borgech

In Boston, almost everyone has the day off because of this blizzard we are having.We have about a foot on the ground right now, and are expecting another foot+ throughout the day. In the spirit of the storm, what do you like to cook during weather events that trap you inside for a day or two (note: it doesn't have to be a blizzard)?? Do you keep things stashed in the freezer, or is it a good opportunity to try something new that has been on your bucket list for a while?

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Timmy_74965

Well considering it's been nearly 70 degrees here in Colorado over the past few days, allow me to imagine what I'd be cooking if there were a blizzard: Anything braised....short ribs, brisket, pork shoulder, lamb shoulder, duck legs, etc. Serve that and some reduced/butter mounted braising liquid over creamy, cheesy, peppery polenta and the snow simply melts away.

com-chefsteps

especially a big batch in a pressure cooker, then freezing half for Monday's storm.

FrankM_3301

It depends on the project. The egg is generally easy to regulate at typical bbq temps 190 - 225. Cold smoking was always a challenge. Then I got an A-Maze-N tube smoker. Now, outside temp is almost irrelevant. I just like to see the smoke curling up against the white snow! :-)

DiggingDogFarm_65362

Chili con carne is my kinda blizzard food!!!!!

borgech

Does the snow help regulate the temperature of the smoker or completely mess things up?

borgech

I love curry in cold weather. You know, it is so versatile. Good in all seasons, really.

borgech

That's awesome!!

Moataz_140903

I tend for more hearty soups and warm drinks especially 'Sahlab' with crushed caramelized nuts on top. It's a popular winter drink here in Egypt.

matthew.snyder77

Hmm, thought I replied to this last night...... anyhoo, I almost always like to make gussied up ramen. It's my comfort food.

Cheryl_71360

Last February here in the southeast, we got nailed by a pretty nasty ice storm that left me without power for a few days. It was fun actually, kinda like camping. I cooked simple food over the fire place and used the grill for a nice steak and baked potato.

com-chefsteps

I'm doing the CS french fries today! And shoveling...

Kyle_Swanbeck_13795

I would be going through the freezer for sure. I usually have a decent stock of supplies that I could use up. Might turn it to an opportunity to play my own version of "Chopped" and have some one in the house go grab some random ingredients and see what kind of delicious concoction that I could create and make a meal out of.

I also like the idea of lighting up a big fire and doing some old school grilling or cooking over an open flame.

tshewman

I kinda go Bi-gastronomic. :-) Time permitting (like some weekends), new things. At home on weekdays, warm soups, curries etc. Broths, stocks usually on hand. On the flip side, I love grilling in the snow. Especially over a wood fire. The woody aroma after cooking stays and makes the experience seem warmer. Warm dinners cooked over a wood fire, come in from the snow. Imperfectly-perfectly done.

seijoed

Kidding aside, I hope everything is alright up there on the other side, I know it used to get nasty when we lived in Philadelphia.

FrankM_3301

I like to fire up the smoker! Although the "Blizzard of the Century" only resulted in an inch of snow here, outside Philly, I have a picture someplace of a trail that i shoveled to the big green egg last year.

seijoed

A foot of snow

here in co we might turn on the permanent 4wd - I'll go with stocks, broth, pho, chicken noodle soup. Warming, filling and nurturing.

Brandon_Byrd_40557

Bone based soups. Pho, ramen, or even good old fashioned chicken soup keep me going when it's really cold and snowy out. I always make more broth than I need and stash the extra in the freezer. Praise the chamber vac! Sometimes I don't even bother to make the full soup and just have a cup of warm broth as a restorative. But if I know I'm really going to be stuck inside, it can be fun to make a fresh batch; roasting a couple sheet pans of bones in the oven makes the world feel like a warmer place.