We can all agree that winter is well and truly here. There is no better place to be than tucked up inside the warmth of your holiday lodge. Though a lot of people head to holiday lodges in the summer months, there is something uniquely wonderful about holiday parks during the winter. This is why there’s a lot of interest in lodges for sale at this time of year. They are quieter, cosier and you will really enjoy being surrounded by the great outdoors. One way to take this comfort even further is to stay cosy with heart warming broths and strews, of which there are many to choose from.

Heart Warming Broths and Stews for the Winter Months

There are a lot of broths and stews out there. All of which have the same warming, comfortable and heart warming properties. Here are some of our favourites.

• Chicken Noodle Soup – It’s a classic for a reason. You really can’t go wrong with chicken noodle soup. Start with a rich chicken broth, add tender chicken pieces, carrots, celery and onions. Enhance the flavour with garlic, thyme, and a handful of fresh herbs. Finish with noodles for a timeless and soothing bowl of goodness.

• Hungarian Goulash – You make goulash by browning chunks of beef. Then simmer them with onions, garlic and a generous amount of paprika. Then add vegetables and broth, and everything is cooked until meat is tender, resulting in a flavourful Hungarian classic.

• Beef Bourguignon – To make this popular French dish, sear chunks of beef, then simmer with red wine, vegetables and herbs, including mushrooms, carrots and thyme. Slow cook the stew until the beef is tender, creating a luscious and deeply flavoured wintertime classic.

• Beef and Vegetable Stew – When a lot of people think about stew, this is what springs to mind. Brown chunks of beef stew meat and simmer them in a savoury broth with carrots and potatoes. Add depth with red wine, beef broth and a range of your favourite herbs. Allow it to simmer slowly until the meat is tender, resulting in a hearty and satisfying stew.

• Irish Stew – To make Irish stew, brown lamb or beef and then add potatoes, carrots, onions and a broth. Simmer the ingredients slowly until the meat is tender and the vegetables are infused with the liquid. This creates a traditional and hearty Irish dish. This is a recipe that you can really make your own, adding in whatever you fancy.

• Seafood Chowder – It’s not to everyone’s taste, but there’s something unique warming about seafood chowder. Create a creamy seafood chowder by combining fish, prawns and scallops with potatoes, celery and onions. Elevate the broth with a splash of white wine, thyme and a small amount of cream for a luxurious, comforting meal.

Here’s Why your holiday lodge the Ideal Places to Cook Up a Cosy Treat

It doesn’t matter if you are looking for comfort and warmth on a cold day, or you simply want to embrace everything about wintertime, broths and stews are the ideal dishes. All you need to do is serve your dish with crusty bread or rice, and you’ve got yourself a heart warming meal to enjoy in your holiday lodge.

There are a lot of reasons to consider lodges for sale. But, the ability to enjoy cosy comforts and culinary delights in a beautiful setting is certainly one of the main ones. One of the standout features that sets these lodges apart is having access to modern, well equipped kitchens. Lodges have kitchens that have been expertly designed with function in mind. But, just as much attention has been paid to the design aspect. They are inviting spaces where the joy of cooking meets the pleasure of sharing a meal with friends, family and neighbours. 

The convenience of having a contemporary kitchen at your disposal enables you to unleash your inner chef. This gives you everything you need to create delicious meals, including the heart warming options mentioned above. When you are preparing a hearty breakfast before a day of adventure or you are rustling up a gourmet dinner to be enjoyed on a wintery evening, lodges for sale have kitchens that seamlessly blend functionality and style. 

With the smell of home-cooked meals, combined with the warmth of the lodge, you can enjoy an atmosphere that truly feels like a home away from home. If the idea of cooking up a cosy treat in a modern kitchen appeals to you, a lodge for sale is the perfect place to turn that dream into a delicious reality.