Really cold weather means a pot of chili and a big skillet of cornbread.
My wife just fixed us a batch of Pot Liquor soup that fits the bill pretty well, too.
* 2 pounds collard greens
* 1 (2-pound) ham steak, chopped
* 2 tablespoons hot sauce
* 3 tablespoons olive oil
* 3 medium onions, chopped
* 1 garlic clove, minced
* 6 red potatoes, diced
* 3 (14 1/2-ounce) cans chicken broth
* 2 (16-ounce) cans field peas, drained
* 2 (16-ounce) cans crowder peas, drained
* 2 cups water
* 1/2 cup vermouth
* 1 tablespoon white vinegar
* 1 teaspoon salt