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t‘s cold and blustery outside. The days are shorter so it Ion]y makes sense that we crave those warm comfort foods like soup, shepherd‘s pie and lasagna â€" I could go on and on. 1 admit that 1 am not a fan of the winter. The cold I could do without but the great thing about this time of year is the food (OK, it‘s always about the food). I couldn‘t name my favourite comfort food because there are so many. I am a firm believer in trying to cook along with the seaâ€" sons. Use the ingredients that are more commeon in the winter time such as potatoes, squash and citrus, although it is not grown here. Citrus is a very popular food in the stores in the winter and that‘s great since it‘s this time of year that we can certainly use the extra vitamin C to fight off those nasty winter colds. One thing I think a lot of people assume is that comfort foods are high in fat and calories. They can be but there are ways to cut down on those unwantâ€" ed calories in your favourite comfort foods. In recipes calling for cream you can substitute milk. If the cream is there as a thickener, use a roux instead. A roux is simply made by melting butter and adding flour until it becomes pasty. Use approximately one tableâ€" spoon of roux for a cup and a half of liquid. Choose lean cuts of beef in recipes. You can substitute ground turkey and chicken in traditional meatloaf recipes. If your recipe calls for canned beans, be sure to rinse them well as they harbor a lot of unneeded salt. Soups also make a great meal this time of year. That in itself is a totally different topic. _ At this point you can add it to the liquid you are trying to thicken. I realize the butter is high in fat but it is a tradeâ€"off of sorts. Shepherd‘s pie is a client‘s favourite. I hope you enjoy this particular recipe from the United States Personal Chef Association. 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