Imagine this. It’s a chilly and rainy fall day. The leaves are just starting to turn colors, and the forecast promises rain well into the night. As you ponder what to make for dinner, let’s take a journey through making these top three comfort foods for rainy days, each one a perfect ending to a cozy day.
Macaroni and Cheese
Warm and cheesy. This macaroni and cheese is perfect for a rainy day’s comfort food.
Start by collecting your ingredients—one box of elbow macaroni, three tablespoons flour, three tablespoons butter, two cups milk, salt, pepper, ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese, ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese, and ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
Cook the elbow noodles in a small pot according to the box instructions. In another sauce pot, melt the butter and add the flour, stirring until you form a roux. Add the milk and allow it to thicken. Once simmering, add the cheese and a pinch of salt and pepper. Add the noodles, stir, remove from the heat, and enjoy!
Beef Stew
So warm and cozy, this beef stew brings simplicity to your dinner. With just a few steps, you can create a dish that adds a beautiful balance of meat and veggies in a one-pot meal.
Begin by collecting your ingredients. You’ll need one pound of beef stew meat, three large diced carrots, two diced celery stalks, one chopped onion, two crushed garlic cloves garlic, ½ cup peas, four tablespoons butter, three tablespoons flour, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, parsley flakes, and one carton of beef broth.
Season the stew meat with salt and pepper and add it to a deep stock pot with olive oil. Allow it to brown, and set it to the side. Without cleaning the pot, throw in some butter and cook your vegetables. Cook the onions and garlic until fragrant, then add the celery and carrots.
In the same pot, add butter and let it melt. Once melted, add flour to create a roux—you do not need to remove the veggies. Season the roux with salt, pepper, onion, and garlic powder. Once the roux is cooked, stir in the beef broth and allow it to simmer until the beef is fork-tender. Once tender, add your peas and serve.
Chicken Pot Pie
This simple chicken pot pie comes together in no time with a buttery crust and exceptionally savory sauce.
You’ll need the following ingredients: two pie crusts, two cups of shredded chicken, two large diced carrots, ¼ cups of peas, ½ yellow onions, two garlic cloves, two chopped celery stalks, three tablespoons butter, three tablespoons of flour, two cups chicken stock, and one egg.
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Place a pie crust in a pie dish and set aside. Heat a tablespoon of butter in a pan and saute onions, garlic, carrots, and celery. Once tender, add a bit more butter and some flour to create a roux.
Once the flour has a nutty smell, add it to the chicken stock and season well with salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, and parsley flakes. Add in the two cups of shredded chicken. Allow to simmer and thicken, then pour into the prepared pie crust.
Add the top crust bush with an egg wash and bake for 25-30 minutes.
Wrapping Up The Top 3 Rainy Day Comfort Foods
There you have it! Three recipes for the perfect rainy day. Everyone loves these classic comfort foods and will gladly come home for one of these meals on a chilly fall day!
