Comfort Food Favourites Made Easier For Cold Winter Nights
As the frosty winds blow and the snow piles up, we’re happiest when safely ensconced in our kitchens, preparing our favourite home-cooked meals with family and friends. Aromatic soups, hearty stews, saucy casseroles and savoury pies—the comfort food that warms our tummies and our hearts seems to taste better during this time of year. And while there’s pleasure to be had in the making, the real joy comes from the time spent talking, laughing and lingering around the table.
Having the right tools in the kitchen helps you do just that—spend meals enjoying quality time with your loved ones and less time standing over the stove or cleaning up. With Whirlpool® appliances as your handy kitchen accomplice, the benefits of having top-of-the-line appliances go far beyond the making of the meal itself.
Soul-satisfying soups in less than 40 minutes
When it comes to homemade soups, it can feel daunting to get it started when cooking from scratch. The prep work, the sauteing, the simmering—oh my. Don’t worry, we know the importance of getting dinner on the table quicker, especially in the winter. To help comfort the seasonal chills, we serve up soups that go from stovetop to table in under 40 minutes.
Playing up the classic chicken and rice dish, this Chicken and Orzo soup is loaded up with flavourful, hearty veggies, including beets, carrots and mushrooms, and is ready in only 30 minutes.
Lentil, Kale and Sausage soup is everything you want in a comforting winter meal. Packed with protein and vegetables, it’s guaranteed to warm bellies all season long.
As comforting as it is bright and colourful, Pesto Potato soup is the perfect bowl when we crave a taste of spring while hibernating from the cold.
Save even more time with the Whirlpool® 30-inch Smart Electric Range and its versatile cooktop. The FlexHeat Dual Radiant Elements let you boil liquids at speed on a size that suits your cookware, from a nine-inch inner ring to a 12-inch outer ring. That’s a bonus if you’re feeding a crowd. Plus, the Warm Zone keeps side dishes toasty while you’re fixing the main course—no stressing about reheating here!
Easy oven-baked comfort meals
Ward off winter’s chill with easy, cozy recipes that you pop into the oven and enjoy in 45 minutes or less.
Chicken Pot Pie is a cult classic comfort dish with good reason, and far easier to make than you may think. Keeping frozen puff pastry on-hand is key here.
Sheet Pan Sesame Tofu With Roasted Vegetables is an easy meatless bake that’s packed with plenty of protein and flavour for a satisfying meal after a long, chilly day.
Need a delicious and satisfying meal on the table in under 30 minutes? This baked rainbow trout with fennel and cannellini beans is ready in 25 minutes. The added roasted orange gives the dish a much needed brightness in flavour during those endless winter nights.
The Whirlpool® 30-inch Smart Electric Range offers a variety of handy features that help cut down on prep and oven time and ensure your dish is served piping hot. The oven’s High Speed Preheat or No Preheat modes, for example, to reduce waiting time before baking and roasting. The Air Cooking Technology options—Air Frying, Air Baking, Air Roasting, Air Broiling and Air Reheating—utilize the range’s high-speed fan to optimize air flow and drive consistent heat exactly where you want it, so your pot pie will be juicy on the inside with perfect golden pastry on top. You can also preheat the oven remotely and use a compatible voice-enabled device to give verbal commands when your hands are full.
Snacks and apps in a flash
Air Fryer Keftedes are the answer to your appetizer and snacking needs. These aromatic Greek meatballs have immense, rich flavour and wonderful texture thanks to a mix of spices and bulgar.
Saucy Jerk Chicken Wings are not only enjoyed hot and crispy, but its delicious spice blend of honey, soy sauce, butter, lime juice and chili-garlic sauce will warm your belly through and through.
There’s nothing like plate of nachos to satisfy your crispy, cheesy cravings, but these baked tortilla nachos are na’cho average pub favourite. This healthier version offers less calories without compromising on flavour.
Whip up these bites even quicker with the Whirlpool® Air Fry Over-the-Range Microwave Oven with Flush Built-in Design. Combining two super-convenient ways of cooking in one appliance, this flush-design* version incorporates air frying and convection cooking capabilities. This means you can use Roast Mode to provide that delicious caramelization on your foods’ outer layer—a.k.a. no more time wasted waiting on your oven broiler. And for chef-worthy crispiness at home, the revolutionary Air Fry Mode gives you that mouthwatering crunch with less time and hassle. The microwave is also equipped with Smart MHC**, which means that game night’s can get fierce in the living room while your smartphone tracks the progress of your snack making.
Easy clean-up means more quality time
With everyone’s stomachs all warm and full, the last thing you want to do is spend that quality time cleaning. New appliances equipped with built-in easy-clean features are your post-meal secret weapon. The Whirlpool® 30-inch Smart Electric Range, for instance, comes with a WipeClean™ Coating*** which means you can skip the scraping and scrubbing with harsh chemicals and simply wipe up everyday spills with water. In addition, the oven’s Self Clean function is customizable to different levels of splatters and spills.
The Whirlpool® Air Fry Over-the-Range Microwave Oven with turntable-free design means easy wipe downs, and its flush built-in design means no annoying build-up of dust and grime. Meanwhile, the CleanRelease® Non-Stick Interior allows for easy cleanup with the swipe of a damp cloth, but if more’s required, just add a bowl of water and press the Steam Clean button. For disinfecting and deep cleansing, the Grease Filters can be removed and placed in the dishwasher for effortless hands-free cleaning.
When winter’s cold weather has you in kitchen hibernation mode, Whirlpool’s flexible, innovative appliances are the perfect partners for the heart of your home. Learn more about Whirlpool® appliances at whirlpool.ca.
*When installed in standard cabinet depth 12-3/4".
**Appliance must be set to remote enable. WiFi & App Required. Features subject to change. Details and privacy info at whirlpool.ca/connect.
***When compared with uncoated cooktop with same heating technology and similar wattages
