 Credit: Style My Soul, www.stylemysoul.com | Comfort Foods for Summer and Winter Comfort foods have a unique way of bringing warmth, nostalgia, and a sense of home to every meal. From hearty family recipes to simple dishes enjoyed after a long day, these favorites offer more than just great flavor. They provide comfort and connection. What pleasure do comfort foods bring into your life? Here are some comfort foods that bring joy in the lives of our contributors.
Tamago Gohan Comforts in Every Season Tamago gohan is the dish I return to when I can’t decide on anything else to eat. When it was summer, I put on some sliced cucumber and tomatoes and brought it to the picnic, where all my friends were raving about it. Now that it’s getting cold, I’m eating it hot with miso soup and some other things, or maybe some grilled fish, for when I want to splurge a little. It is such simple, simple food of rice and egg but I think that it suits all seasons and occasions. — Lisa Clark, Director, Bell Fire and Security Chicken Noodle Soup Adapts Year-Round Chicken noodle soup is my constant. In the summer, I’ll throw in a handful of spinach and squeeze in a whole lemon. Then when it’s cold out, I switch to thick, doughy noodles and add a splash of cream to make it heavy. It’s just the one meal that works no matter what season it is. — Matt von Boecklin, Founder, Quit Kit Carne Guisada Shines in Any Season Carne guisada is my go-to, any time of year. In winter, we let it simmer with potatoes until it’s all soft and warm on a cold night. Then in summer, my family will turn it into tacos with a squeeze of lime and fresh salsa. It’s lighter that way, but just as comforting. — Ramiro Lluis, Managing Attorney, Lluis Law Peach Cobbler Works Hot or Cold Peach cobbler is one of those go-to desserts where I’m from. In the summer, I bake it in a cast-iron skillet with just a little sugar and eat it cold with yogurt. But when winter hits, I switch it up completely. I use a deep dish, load it with cinnamon, and serve it hot with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream. This way, I get to eat it all year long. — Eric Sampson, Founder, Special Needs Care Network Australian Meat Pie Belongs at Every Event In Australia, a meat pie is probably one of the most flexible comfort foods because it works in both summer and winter. In winter, it is obvious: hot pastry, rich filling and something warm you can eat at the footy, at home or on the road. In summer, it still works because it is casual and easy. You can grab one at a bakery, servo, event or sports day without making it feel like a heavy sit-down meal. It is not fancy, but that is part of why it feels so Australian. For me, the best comfort foods are the ones tied to real settings, not just flavour. A meat pie fits because it belongs at community events, long drives, late nights and simple catch-ups. It is everyday food, but it carries a lot of nostalgia. — DJ Callum Gracie, Professional Event DJ, DJ Callum Gracie Rice and Beans Deliver Year-Round Comfort For me it’s always rice and beans. In the summer I’ll eat it cold as a salad with tomatoes and cilantro, and when it’s cold out I have it hot with some stewed beef or fried plantains. The meal is just flexible, and it always fills me up no matter what I have on hand. — Miguel Salcido, CEO, Organic Media Group Khao Tom Calms and Nourishes All Year Growing up with Thai food, I’d probably pick khao tom, a simple rice soup. Most people think of it as something you eat when you’re sick or when the weather turns cool, but I’ve always found it just as satisfying during hot months. Because it’s light and full of broth, it doesn’t leave you feeling weighed down, even on humid days. It’s also the kind of meal that slows people down. When work gets busy, comfort food isn’t necessarily the richest dish on the table. It’s the one that feels familiar and doesn’t demand much from you. A bowl of khao tom with ginger, garlic, and your choice of protein has a way of resetting the day, whether you’ve come in from the cold or the heat. That versatility is probably why it has stayed a favorite for so long. Some foods are tied to a season. Others become comfort foods because they fit almost any moment, and for me, khao tom has always been one of them. — Derek Wild, CEO & Founder, Listening.com Danish Aeblekage Charms in Any Weather I love making Danish aeblekage because it works any time of year. When it’s hot, I serve it cold with berries and whipped cream. In winter, I warm it up and load it with extra cinnamon and buttery breadcrumbs. Same cake, completely different feel depending on the weather. The best part? It takes almost no effort to switch between versions. — Karsten Kiilerich, CEO, Car Mats Customs Corn on the Cob Always Delivers Grilled corn is the one I love. Summer is when I have it on the grill for all the block parties, always topped with fresh lime and just a little chili powder. When the weather turns I cook it inside, covering each ear in loads of butter. Setting it next to a bowl of gravy makes for a warming dinner. How can you go wrong? — Andrew Gazdecki, CEO, Acquire.com Cabbage and Noodles Satisfy Year-Round My favorite comfort food for year round enjoyment is cabbage & noodles. It’s an easy to make dish — just pair 1 bag of egg noodles to 1 head of cabbage. Make the noodles per the package directions. Chop the cabbage saute in butter until soft. When both are done — mix together. This dish is a great comfort food in winter when served hot. I enjoy eating this as a cold dish in summer! — Angie Kristoff, Recipe & Garden Blogger, Angie’s Recipe Garden
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