# It's freezing cold, so the only rational thing to do is to cook something. Whatcha want? **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [January 8, 2015, 8:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-freezing-cold-so-the-only-rational-thing-to-do-is-to-cook-something-whatcha-want/709343 "2015-01-08T20:32:38Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![chiroptera](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/df705f/32.png) [@chiroptera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chiroptera)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2015, 10:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-freezing-cold-so-the-only-rational-thing-to-do-is-to-cook-something-whatcha-want/709343/21 "2015-01-08T22:57:41Z")
[Beef barley stew](http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Beef-Barley-Vegetable-Soup/Detail.aspx?ms=1&prop25=130014850&prop26=DailyDish&prop27=2013-12-18&prop28=Feature_1&prop29=Photo&me=1&eid=12806996) in the crock pot. (I’m making that tomorrow. It’s really cold here this week and we have a snow storm coming in.) Or cheesy macaroni bake with chopped vegetables added. Or roasted root vegetables. In winter my evening beverage of choice is hot chicken broth, Maggi brand. Which would probably not go well with cider and mead. ---
**Author:** ![eclectic\_wench](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/ac91a4/32.png) [@eclectic\_wench](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eclectic_wench)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2015, 10:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-freezing-cold-so-the-only-rational-thing-to-do-is-to-cook-something-whatcha-want/709343/22 "2015-01-08T22:57:50Z")
I want [timpano](http://www.lamag.com/recipes/recipe-cecconis-timpano-stanley-tucciapproved/)! I’ve wanted to try it ever since we saw _Big Night_. We’ve never made it because it’s a massive amount of work, but since you’re doing the cooking… I’ll bring amaretto so we can have a matching digestivo afterwards. ---
**Author:** ![Aquadementia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aquadementia/32/555_2.png) [@Aquadementia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aquadementia)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2015, 10:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-freezing-cold-so-the-only-rational-thing-to-do-is-to-cook-something-whatcha-want/709343/23 "2015-01-08T22:58:15Z")
Today I’ve been trying to decide between making cinnamon rolls or coffee cake. Cinnamon rolls are more work and since you want work I guess it’s cinnamon rolls. ---
**Author:** ![Aspenglow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aspenglow/32/76_2.png) [@Aspenglow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aspenglow)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2015, 11:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-freezing-cold-so-the-only-rational-thing-to-do-is-to-cook-something-whatcha-want/709343/24 "2015-01-08T23:11:02Z")
Take that live chicken and make it a dead one, then let’s make some chicken and dumplings with it. 😃 You all can argue about what are the “correct” dumplings for this dish. I prefer the big, biscuity fluffy ones that bake on top. Since it’s chicken, I’ll bring some nice Oregon Pinot Gris and some good local brew pub beers. ---
**Author:** ![Spud](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spud/32/347_2.png) [@Spud](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spud)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2015, 11:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-freezing-cold-so-the-only-rational-thing-to-do-is-to-cook-something-whatcha-want/709343/25 "2015-01-08T23:19:24Z")
> [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](#): > > Sorry. Everybody knows \*\*Mika \*\*is my favorite, and she’s allergic. If the rest of you desperately want something that mildly inconveniences her, it’s out. 😉 They aren’t like peanuts, there is no shrimp dust to get in the air. My wife is allergic too but as long as she doesn’t eat them she’s fine. I promise I won’t hold her down and force her to eat any. Sure, I know I got a little carried away last time but I swear I won’t do it this time. It really is good… Pleeeease. ---
**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2015, 11:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-freezing-cold-so-the-only-rational-thing-to-do-is-to-cook-something-whatcha-want/709343/26 "2015-01-08T23:22:24Z")
Chili, stew, or a good thick soup that approaches stew in consistency. My wife makes a few different soups like that. Spanish bean soup, hoppin’ john, and a couple of others that I can’t recall right now. Since my wife does soups like that often at this time of year, and I make a damned good chili, I think I’ll ask you to make stew. Lamb stew. I’ll bring a six-pack of Stella Artois. ---
**Author:** ![Chronos](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chronos/32/134_2.png) [@Chronos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chronos)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2015, 1:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-freezing-cold-so-the-only-rational-thing-to-do-is-to-cook-something-whatcha-want/709343/27 "2015-01-09T01:11:42Z")
I’ll put in another vote for chili or a similarly-thick stew. There’s nothing like a big bowl of chili on a cold day. ---
**Author:** ![johnpost](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f17d59/32.png) [@johnpost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/johnpost)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2015, 1:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-freezing-cold-so-the-only-rational-thing-to-do-is-to-cook-something-whatcha-want/709343/28 "2015-01-09T01:18:35Z")
make chili. i’ll bring ginger beer. ---
**Author:** ![Sefton](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/5daacb/32.png) [@Sefton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sefton)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2015, 3:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-freezing-cold-so-the-only-rational-thing-to-do-is-to-cook-something-whatcha-want/709343/29 "2015-01-09T03:35:51Z")
I haven’t had a good goulash in a long time. For the beverage, I’ll bring the hard cider. The good stuff. ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2015, 4:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-freezing-cold-so-the-only-rational-thing-to-do-is-to-cook-something-whatcha-want/709343/30 "2015-01-09T04:15:09Z")
> [@Sefton](#): > > I haven’t had a good goulash in a long time. Real goulash? Or the chili-mac stuff my mom made back when I was a kid, and she _called_ it goulash? ---
**Author:** ![zoid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zoid/32/336_2.png) [@zoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zoid)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2015, 5:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-freezing-cold-so-the-only-rational-thing-to-do-is-to-cook-something-whatcha-want/709343/31 "2015-01-09T05:05:17Z")
I want goat. Either vindaloo or birria, don’t care as long as it’s goat. ---
**Author:** ![aceplace57](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aceplace57/32/3500_2.png) [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2015, 5:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-freezing-cold-so-the-only-rational-thing-to-do-is-to-cook-something-whatcha-want/709343/32 "2015-01-09T05:21:43Z")
Chili is great for cold weather. We start with [Wick Fowler 2 Alarm](http://www.walmart.com/ip/Wick-Fowler-s-2-Alarm-Chili-Kit-3.625-oz/10314625) and add the ground meat, red beans, and tomato. We don’t add the pepper pack because we prefer it mild. It can be as hot as desired by using the pepper. They aren’t kidding about 2 alarm. we freeze a couple containers that’s left over. It’s just as good thawed and heated weeks later. ---
**Author:** ![Rushgeekgirl](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rushgeekgirl/32/3715_2.png) [@Rushgeekgirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rushgeekgirl)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2015, 5:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-freezing-cold-so-the-only-rational-thing-to-do-is-to-cook-something-whatcha-want/709343/33 "2015-01-09T05:41:03Z")
I’d like a big ol’ hunk of charred meat. Beef, preferably. If you got it, a chop salad on the side. Maybe some potatoes O’Brien. A flourless chocolate cake after. Please? I made my famous chicken and dumplings last night so it was leftovers for us tonight. ---
**Author:** ![kaylasdad99](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kaylasdad99/32/3398_2.png) [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2015, 12:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-freezing-cold-so-the-only-rational-thing-to-do-is-to-cook-something-whatcha-want/709343/34 "2015-01-09T12:16:21Z")
I could manage a piping hot bowl of creamy potato soup. I’ll gladly bring some tiramisu, and a large pot of hot coffee for afters. ---
**Author:** ![WhyNot](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/c77e96/32.png) [@WhyNot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WhyNot)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2015, 2:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-freezing-cold-so-the-only-rational-thing-to-do-is-to-cook-something-whatcha-want/709343/35 "2015-01-09T14:09:44Z")
> [@Rushgeekgirl](#): > > I’d like a big ol’ hunk of charred meat. Beef, preferably. If you got it, a chop salad on the side. Maybe some potatoes O’Brien. A flourless chocolate cake after. Please? Oh, waiter? I changed my mind. I’ll have what she’s having, please! ---
**Author:** ![Anaamika](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2015, 2:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-freezing-cold-so-the-only-rational-thing-to-do-is-to-cook-something-whatcha-want/709343/36 "2015-01-09T14:14:57Z")
OMG, you guys can totally have all the shrimp you want. It’s not as though it’s going to jump out of the pot and attack my face. Beef barley stoo sounds delish. Zoid reminds me though that we need to have some lamb. I loves me some lamb. What kind of Southern style lamb dishes are there? ---
**Author:** ![Inner\_Stickler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/inner_stickler/32/318_2.png) [@Inner\_Stickler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Inner_Stickler)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2015, 2:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-freezing-cold-so-the-only-rational-thing-to-do-is-to-cook-something-whatcha-want/709343/37 "2015-01-09T14:27:01Z")
I was watching mind of a chef episodes last night and all I can think about is how delicious the lamb kofta they made looked. So that’s what I want. I can bring some mulled wine for a warm postprandial. ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2015, 2:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-freezing-cold-so-the-only-rational-thing-to-do-is-to-cook-something-whatcha-want/709343/38 "2015-01-09T14:33:54Z")
> [@Anaamika](#): > > It’s not as though it’s going to jump out of the pot and attack my face. [Of course](http://media.liveauctiongroup.net/i/9646/10499857_3.jpg?v=8CE70FE16933990) [not](http://media.liveauctiongroup.net/i/9646/10499857_2.jpg?v=8CE70FE16933990). ---
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2015, 2:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-freezing-cold-so-the-only-rational-thing-to-do-is-to-cook-something-whatcha-want/709343/39 "2015-01-09T14:49:06Z")
Clam chowdah (New England, of course)! With a fresh loaf of crusty French bread and a bottle of Prosecco. ---
**Author:** ![Grrlbrarian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/grrlbrarian/32/4048_2.png) [@Grrlbrarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrlbrarian)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2015, 3:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-freezing-cold-so-the-only-rational-thing-to-do-is-to-cook-something-whatcha-want/709343/40 "2015-01-09T15:11:34Z")
I would like some macaroni and cheese, please. The baked kind with a variety of cheeses would be lovely. Quite a large pan. Also veggies and beaumonde dip so I can pretend to be somewhat healthy (though the following list will put paid to that). In exchange, I will bring the following (and it will nicely complement the pre-existing coffee): - A large bottle of Jameson’s 12-year - A large bottle of Kerrygold Irish Cream liqueur - 2 large bottles of vodka, probably Ketel One plain and Stoli Vanilla - Freshly-made whipped cream, at least a quart - Homemade sugar cookies, iced, and M&M bars - 2 pounds of freshly-ground Jamaican Me Crazy coffee beans in case we need to make more coffee +Homemade chai tea mix +A crockpot-full of Nutella hot chocolate [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-freezing-cold-so-the-only-rational-thing-to-do-is-to-cook-something-whatcha-want/709343.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-freezing-cold-so-the-only-rational-thing-to-do-is-to-cook-something-whatcha-want/709343.md?page=3)