With winter in full swing, people will be craving food that’s both delicious and comforting. Since winter term often means more classes and less free time for a lot of students, you’ll want something quick and easy to make. Here are a few suggestions for getting through winter term with some delectable meals.
Chicken pot pie with biscuits
Ingredients:

• 2 cups chicken, cooked and chopped
• 15 oz. can mixed vegetables, drained
• 2 10 3/4 oz. cans cream of chicken soup
• 1 cup milk
• 10 oz. tube refrigerated biscuits

Directions:

1. Combine first four ingredients together. Place in an non-greased 3-quart casserole dish.
2. Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes.
3. While baking, slice biscuits into quarters and set aside.
4. Remove casserole dish from oven and stir.
5. Arrange biscuit pieces on top of the chicken mixture; bake until golden (about 15 minutes).  Makes 6 servings.

This recipe is really quick and easy to put together, and it’s delicious.
Another great recipe, which takes a little bit more time but is really cheap and easy to make, is risotto. There are several different kinds you can make, and you can customize it to your liking and add whatever you want. Risotto is really easy and delicious.@@wait, so it tastes good?@@
Corn risotto
Ingredients:

• 2 cups fresh or frozen corn, thawed
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 shallot, finely chopped@@THE SHALLOT? Finally, it’s getting the chop.@@
• 1 cup Arborio rice
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
• Kosher salt and black pepper

Directions

1. In a food processor, puree 1 cup of the corn until smooth.
2. In a saucepan, heat the chicken broth.
3. In a large skillet, melt the butter. Add the shallot and cook until soft, about 2 minutes. Add the rice and cook, stirring, let cook for 3 minutes. Stir in 1 cup of the chicken broth and the pureed corn. Cook, stirring, until the rice has absorbed the liquid, for 5 to 7 minutes. Continue cooking with the remaining broth, adding 1 cup at a time.
4. After the last cup of broth has been absorbed, let the risotto cook 3 minutes, stirring. Add the remaining cup of corn and thyme; cook 2 minutes more. Stir in the Parmesan and salt and black pepper to taste.

These are two great recipes that you can easily alter to taste, and make vegetarian as well! Winter term can be a daunting one, and for those of you who are taking on more classes, try using these quick and easy recipes to help you keep going through school.