The Recipes Keeping Me Going Right Now - from Vikalinka


Hello Reader

The drop in temperature this last week has hit me hard. I know it's coming, but I'm never quite ready when it arrives. So I've been scrambling to find thick socks plus something for dinner that will warm me from the inside out.

And this has meant that I've been pulling out my favourite Winter Warmer recipes. Chili and stew are the culinary equivalents of a warm hug, except they also happen to be ridiculously easy, feed a crowd (or your future self for three days), and somehow perform the impossible trick of tasting better after a night in the fridge.

I'm guessing I'm not the only one who needs a warming dinner right about now, so I'm sharing the two recipes that have made me so happy this week!

Crowd Pleasing Chili

Beef and kidney beans are slowly cooked in a tomato sauce, seasoned with warming spices of cumin, chilli, coriander and more. This crowd pleasing chili recipe is a one for the books!

Easy Chicken Stew

Juicy chicken thighs cosy up to soft, broth-soaked potatoes and carrots, a lick of salty bacon, and leafy greens float alongside handfuls of herbs. It’s central heating in a bowl.

Wishing you a flavourful week ahead!

Love,
Julia x

Follow me at

10A High Street, Chislehurst, London, London BR7 5AN
Unsubscribe · Preferences

Vikalinka

I am Julia Frey, a London based recipe developer and photographer, and Vikalinka is my space to share my food with the world. Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get tried-and-true recipes delivered to your inbox!

Read more from Vikalinka

Fridge Full Of Leftovers? I’ve Got You Covered Hello Reader After all the excitement (and cooking!) of Thanksgiving, the last thing anyone wants to do is spend hours in the kitchen again. That’s where leftovers come to the rescue! That's why I'm giving you a head start in planning Thanksgiving leftover recipes — easy, cozy meals that help you make the most of what’s already in your fridge. They’re simple, satisfying, and a great way to stretch those holiday flavours a little further. Looking...

Make-Ahead Side Dish Recipes for a Stress-Free Holiday Hello Reader Thanksgiving is all about good food and good company — but let’s be honest, it can also be a little hectic. Between the turkey, the sides, and keeping everyone fed and happy, it’s easy to feel like you spend more time in the kitchen than at the table. ALL MY THANKSGIVING SIDE DISH RECIPES! That’s why this week, I’m sharing my favourite make-ahead Thanksgiving recipes — dishes you can prepare in advance so the big day runs...

Your Thanksgiving Meal Plan! Hello Reader Can you feel it? Thanksgiving's creeping closer, and whether you're hosting the whole extended family or keeping things intimate with just a few loved ones around the table, the pressure to pull off something memorable is real. But here's the thing—it doesn't have to be stressful. I've rounded up recipes that do the heavy lifting for you: familiar classics that never disappoint, plus a few little surprises that'll have everyone asking for seconds (and...