Winter is in full swing! Icy cold or rainy days are not necessarily a bad thing though, they are the perfect excuse to grab a cup of hot chocolate, curl up under a blanket, and read the latest issue of Crush cover to cover. Look out for recipes for traditional hot pots like Cassoulet and Pot au Feu, smokey beef short ribs finished on the fire, or even a microwaveable bean bag to warm your toes.

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