Winter Food
Winter dishes from around the world
You may have already felt a nip in the air in the mornings and evenings, meaning that the cooler autumn days will soon turn to those of winter. For the chefs and home cooks this means changing the menu to those dishes that provide more energy and keep us feeling warm.
This is the season to start thinking about making soups, casseroles and stews, as well as winter desserts. You probably have some tried and tested recipes that have been favourites for years, but we would like to invite you to try something new – winter recipes from around the world.
As the leading supplier of food and drink products on the Costa del Sol, Leo Foods all the ingredients you need to make winter warmers from Spain, Mexico, Morocco, Arabia, the Far East and India. And to help you, we’ve found some recipes for you to try out over the coming months.
A Mexican winter
This superb collection of Mexican recipes has some really tasty dishes, including a Chicken and Quinoa Burrito Bowl, a Chorizo and Black bean Chilli and some great ideas for new ways to serve Enchiladas and other Mexican favourites. At Leo Foods you can find a whole variety of beans, spices, tortillas, salsas and other ingredients to cook up some delicious Mexican meals.
Spanish winter warmers
Being based in Spain, naturally we have all the ingredients for Spanish dishes. Take a look at these 13 Spanish recipes starting with a guide to making an authentic Spanish hot chocolate and different styles of ‘caldos’ or soups. Naturally there is fabada, made with butter beans and chorizo, as well as Madrid’s signature dish – a cocido.
Moroccan stews
Moroccan cuisine offers a plentiful number of stew-style dishes, many of which are handy one-pot recipes, or can be made in a slow cooker. There are many Moroccan dishes for vegetarians, such as this vegetable stew made with chickpeas and seasonal vegetables, and here is a tasty chicken stew. Visit us at our warehouse and discover our wonderful range of Moroccan spices, sauces, pastes, purees, tinned foods and more to complete some delectable dishes.
Arabian spice
Arab cuisine also has its recipes for filling winter dishes. These Arabian recipes includes Foul Medammas, A Rose and Cardamom Milk and the Egyptian form of bread pudding called Spiced Umm Ali. There are lentil and meat-based soups, as well as warming winter drinks.
Indian winter dishes
Hot and spicy Indian foods are perfect for winter, and at Leo Foods you will find absolutely everything you need to make these Indian winter recipes. How about some spicy potato roti rolls, an Indian tomato soup or an Indian-style vegetable risotto? You may find that some of the spices mentioned in these recipes sound unfamiliar – just ask us for what you want, as we are experts in Indian cuisine, and we are sure to have what you need.
Chinese winter dishes
And here are some Chinese recipes for winter, including casseroles, such as Soy Sauce Chicken and a Basic Congee, a breakfast dish that fills you up for the day. And what about some Mongolian Lamb?
There is a whole world of winter dishes just waiting for you to try them – visit Leo Foods, the coast’s leading food and drink wholesaler and we’ll supply the ingredients you need to make them totally authentic.
Our warehouse in Nueva Andalucia is open to the public from 9am to 3pm Monday to Friday – pop by and discover for yourself the huge range of frozen, chilled and ambient food products, as well as our wide range of drinks including teas, coffees, hot chocolates and juices, perfect for warming you up on a wintery day.
