Cold weather food

Gwen Cook
Cooking Columnist

It’s that time of the year again. The days are getting shorter and the nights are bitterly cold.
It makes great weather for sleeping but it changes our food cravings. Warm food always seems to appeal to us because it heats us from the inside out. Hot drinks are great because you can bring them to class and keep your hands and fingers warm.
I know these recipes aren’t all microwave friendly this time around but college students are a creative bunch and I’m sure you’ll all find a way around that minor detail. Happy eating!
Broccoli and cheese soup
Ingredients-
2 cans of broccoli cheese soup
2 cups of milk
1 bag of frozen broccoli (steam in bag is best)
Procedure-
Empty contents of cans into a medium saucepan. Combine with milk. Prepare broccoli according to the directions on the back of the package. Combine with soup mixture. Cook over medium heat until hot.
Corn chowder
Ingredients-
1 can of whole kernel corn, drained
2 cans of creamed corn
2 potatoes, peeled and chopped
1 package of pre-cooked bacon
2 cups of milk
1 small onion, chopped
1 tbsp cooking oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Procedure-
In a saucepan, brown the onions in oil. Add the potatoes cook over low heat for a few minutes until they are slightly soft. Add the milk, corn, bacon, and salt and pepper. Continue cooking for another 10-15 minutes or until hot.
Mint cocoa
Ingredients-
1 package of cocoa mix
2/3 cup of hot water
2 tbsp mint chocolates
Procedure-
Pour hot water into a cup. Add the mints and let them melt. Add the cocoa mix and stir. Top with whipped cream if desired. END