5 winter bakes to enjoy before the weather heats up
Make the most of winter’s final months with these comforting winter bakes – best served straight out of the oven.
The end of winter can sometimes seem like the cruelest part of the season – you’re almost at the finish line, and there’s a spring breeze around the corner, but you’re still frozen to the bone. The solution? Pre-heat your oven, and make that final stretch worth it with some of the best bakes in the NEFF kitchen.
From a classic mac and cheese to a complex flavourful enchilada recipe, this list of delicious baked winter dinners will see you through the worst of winter’s final chill. Endure the end by wrapping your hands around a warm bowl of your favourite baked dish:
Cheesy baked cauliflower
This cheesy cauliflower bake is fast becoming a firm favourite for those who want all the indulgence of comfort food, with all the fibre and vitamins of creamy baked vegetables. With just a few main ingredients, it’s easy to throw together and doesn’t take long to prepare.
Macaroni and cheese
A classic bake with a twist – this time bringing together the bite and cream of gruyere, mozzarella and smoked cheddar to give everyone’s favourite comfort food a more sophisticated edge. Easy to prepare using your NEFF oven’s FullSteam setting, and grilled to crunchy perfection when it’s done, kids and guests alike will be wishing winter was here to stay after a spoonful of this creamy dish.
Potato bake
You haven’t made a proper winter dinner until you’ve filled your kitchen with the warm aroma of baked potatoes. This classic potato bake recipe gives new life to everyone’s favourite root vegetable by combining sophisticated spiced potatoes with roasted eggplants, garlic, raisins and honey – the perfect show-stopper at your next winter dinner party.
Chicken enchiladas
Transport your family out of the Australian chill and into the Mexican summer with these cheesy baked chicken enchiladas. Laced with the warming flavours of smoked paprika, cinnamon and cumin, this recipe is packed with protein and best served warm – with a hearty spoonful of sour cream and fresh parsley. Use a NEFF steam oven to help you cook your chicken enchiladas to perfection, while retaining the flavours and nutrients in the existing ingredients.
Three cheese mushroom lasagne
Layered between freshly made pasta sheets, this perfect pairing of mixed buttery mushrooms and three cheeses will make you forget it’s even cold outside. Visit your favourite deli and take home a selection of ricotta, feta and scamorza to bring this bake to life.
