Hello, winter! Hello, cold windy days made for staying curled up under a pillowy comforter. This time of year has me craving those homestyle comfort foods that make me feel all warm and cozy. In their original forms, they are almost always high-carb, high-sugar, animal-based, and saddled with gluten. I mean, really–when you think about it, shouldn’t it be called discomfort food?
So how do I beat the winter blues that usually follow a binge of comfort food? Re-create them free of gluten, animal-products, and refined sugar, of course!
This roundup of 24 soul-satisfying comfort foods is perfect for getting you through even the worst possible blizzard–without the remorse of unhealthy eating. Your mind and body will thank you (and so will your belly!)
Casseroles:
Kicked Up Vegan Macaroni & Cheese
Vegan Au Gratin Potatoes
Soups:
Sweet & Spicy Butternut Bisque & Chowder
Creamy Quinoa Leek Bisque
Breakfast:
Banana Bread Breakfast Bowl
Apple Pie Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
Pie Crust Cinnamon Rolls
Gluten Free Coffee Cake
Apple Cake Muffins
Easy Baked Cinnamon Donuts
Lunch & Dinner:
Vegan Italian Meatballs
Creamy Vegan Alfredo
Black Beans and Cauliflower Rice
Eggplant Cauliflower Dirty “Rice”
Corn & Chickpea Polenta
Easy Roasted Rustic Potatoes
Figgy Panini Delight
Rosmarino Vegan Flatbread
“Cheesy” Smashed Potato Boxty
Chickpea Marinara over Zoodles
Desserts:
Toasted Marshmallow Brownies
Fudgy Chocolate Torte
Fudgy Avocado Cookies
Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars
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I've visited Paradise Springs Winery and enjoyed many of their wines. They are one of my favorite Virginia wine makers. They opened their doors in Clifton, Virginia in 2007, but by 2013 had grown from producing 1,300 cases annually to 12,000. With demand outpacing the supply of fruit in Virginia, founder Kirk Wiles headed west. In 2014 the Paradise Springs doors opened in Santa Barbara making it the first bicoastal winery brand in the United States.π·π₯π
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This 2014 Pinot Noir from Sta. Rita Hills is from their inaugural vintage and if it's any indication of things to come--the future is promising! It was balanced and delightful with smooth tannins and medium plus acidity. The nose opened with baking spices and black pepper while the palate was a nice dance of red fruits including strawberry, cherry, and red raspberry with a little hint of spice. The finish was long and enjoyable but not heavy handed. I am looking forward to trying more wines from the Santa Barbara location!π·π₯
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