Cold Weather Cooking: Easy Recipes to Enjoy Outdoors!

Winter is upon us, and while the days are shorter and the nights colder, your family adventures don’t have to stop. In fact, with the right recipes, you can transform your outdoor escapades into delightful culinary experiences. We’ll be sharing three cosy one-pot recipes perfect for your Polar Gear Food Flask. These dishes are easy, nutritious, and guaranteed to keep everyone warm and satisfied.

Hearty Vegetable Stew

There's nothing quite like a piping hot vegetable stew to warm you up from the inside out. This recipe is packed with various seasonal vegetables, making it both nutritious, flavourful and easily stored in your Food Flask.

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 carrots, sliced
2 potatoes, diced
1 litre vegetable stock
1 can of chopped tomatoes
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and sauté until soft.
Add the carrots and potatoes, stirring well to combine.
Pour in the vegetable stock and chopped tomatoes. Stir in the thyme, salt, and pepper.
Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
Once cooked, pour the stew into your preheated polar gear food flask to keep it warm for your outdoor adventures.
 

Chicken and Barley Soup

This wholesome soup is not only delicious but also very filling, making it ideal for a long day in the chilly outdoors.

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 chicken breasts, diced
1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, diced
1 stick celery, chopped
1 cup pearl barley
1.5 litres chicken stock
2 bay leaves
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:

Heat the olive oil in a large pot and cook the chicken until browned.
Add the onion, carrots, and celery and cook until they start to soften.
Stir in the barley, chicken stock, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.
Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 40-45 minutes until the barley is tender.
Transfer the soup to your food flask to keep it hot and ready for when hunger strikes.
3. Spicy Lentil Curry

For those who enjoy a bit of heat, this spicy lentil curry will warm your bellies and invigorate your senses.

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 cup red lentils
1 can coconut milk
1 litre vegetable stock
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

In a large pot, melt the coconut oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until translucent.
Stir in the curry powder, cumin, and coriander, cooking until fragrant.
Add the lentils, coconut milk, and vegetable stock. Stir well and season with salt and pepper.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes until the lentils are tender.
Ladle the curry into your food flask to maintain its warmth on your outing.
These simple recipes are perfect for capturing the essence of cold weather cooking while enjoying the great outdoors. They’re easy to prepare, healthy, and sure to satisfy even the fussiest eaters. Remember to pack your Polar Gear Food Flask before heading out, and you're all set for a delightful meal amid nature's beauty.

Happy cooking and even happier adventuring!