There’s something special about cooking your own meals while staying at a vacation rental in the mountains. Not only does it save money on dining out, but it also allows you to create delicious meals using fresh, local ingredients. Whether you’re staying in a cozy cabin or a luxurious chalet, here are some recipes to cook while enjoying your mountain getaway.
- Slow Cooker Beef Stew: On a chilly night, there’s nothing better than a warm bowl of beef stew. This slow cooker recipe is easy to prepare and can simmer all day while you hit the slopes. To make it, simply combine beef chuck, potatoes, carrots, onion, garlic, beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and herbs in a slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours.
- Mountain Omelet: Start your day with a hearty omelet filled with fresh ingredients. This recipe calls for eggs, bacon, spinach, mushrooms, and cheese, but you can customize it to your liking. Simply whisk the eggs, cook the bacon, sauté the veggies, and pour the egg mixture into the pan. Add the fillings and cook until the eggs are set.
- Grilled Steak with Chimichurri Sauce: If you’re in the mood for a fancy dinner, grill up a juicy steak and serve it with homemade chimichurri sauce. To make the sauce, blend parsley, cilantro, garlic, red wine vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a food processor. Season the steak with salt and pepper, grill to your desired temperature, and serve with the chimichurri sauce.
- Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili: For a vegetarian option, try this sweet potato and black bean chili. This recipe calls for sweet potatoes, black beans, tomatoes, onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin, and cinnamon. Simply sauté the onion and garlic, add the rest of the ingredients, and let it simmer until the sweet potatoes are tender.
- Hot Cocoa with Whipped Cream: End your day with a warm cup of hot cocoa topped with homemade whipped cream. To make the cocoa, heat milk, cocoa powder, sugar, and vanilla extract in a saucepan until hot. To make the whipped cream, beat heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Top the cocoa with the whipped cream and enjoy!
Cooking your own meals while staying at a vacation rental in the mountains can be a fun and delicious experience. These recipes are easy to make and use fresh, local ingredients that will satisfy your taste buds after a day of outdoor activities. So, fire up the stove, pour a glass of wine, and enjoy your mountain retreat.
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