Comfort eating recipes LUTHO PASIYA lutho.pasiya@inl.co.za
AS the chilly winter weather sets in, so does the desire for comfort foods. Comfort food has a way of transporting you back to your childhood and doing just that, comforting you. And in the winter months, as we are all in hibernation and bulking up guilt-free, comfort food almost always has a way of finding its way into our respective kitchens. Because, really, is there anything better than a creamy soup or mac and cheese when the temperatures are below 15°C outside? Ahead, we have gathered the best comfort food recipes, guaranteed to get you through the winter.
Roasted sweet potatoes with sour cream (Serves: 8) Ingredients 8 medium sweet potatoes ¾ cup sour cream ¼ cup salted pumpkin seeds, toasted Method Lay a large piece of aluminium foil on your middle oven rack; preheat to 190°C. Use a fork or pairing knife to prick each sweet potato in a couple of spots. Once the oven is hot, place the sweet potatoes directly on the foil; roast for about 45 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a pairing knife. Split the sweet potatoes lengthwise and divide the sour cream among them.
Is there anything better than a creamy soup or mac ‘n’ cheese when the temperatures are below 15°C outside?
Toast the pumpkin seeds in a dry pan, over medium heat, for about 6 minutes, or until fragrant, popping slightly and lightly browned, shaking the pan to prevent scorching. Sprinkle each with pumpkin seeds, and serve right away. Note: Mix a few shakes of hot sauce or chilli paste into the sour cream to make it spicy; drizzle the sweet potatoes with maple syrup to make them sweet; feel free to use a different crunchy topping, such as chopped nuts or toasted unsweetened coconut flakes. The roasted sweet potatoes can be cooled, sealed in a ziptop bag, and refrigerated for up to three days. Recipe from cookbook author Julia Turshen
