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Comfort Food Season

October 1 – December 15

As days shorten from early October to mid-December, kitchens pivot to warming, stick-to-your-ribs cooking. Comfort Food Season favors low, slow techniques—braises, casseroles, and roasts—that turn humble cuts, root vegetables, squash, mushrooms, and alliums into deeply flavored meals. Stock up on broth, butter, cheese, and pantry staples for baked pastas and savory pies. Use the oven for steady heat and welcoming aromas, and batch-cook stews to reheat all week. Balance richness with a crisp salad or roasted greens, and keep crusty bread at the ready.

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