I think it was Lewis Carroll who said, “Soup of the evening, beautiful soup!” We couldn’t agree more. There’s nothing quite as comforting as a big pot of soup simmering on the stove all day, and fresh, homemade Parker House rolls baking in the oven. We gather in the dining room in front of the…
Here’s one of my go-to recipes for a fast, high protein dinner. I serve these piled high with tuna salad and lots of cheese. They’re awesome with a mug of hot soup! for two big, open faced sandwiches: ~ preheat oven to 400 degrees F. ~ 2 slices whole grain bread, lightly toasted (we love…
Here’s a recipe for an incredibly delicious, easy and healthy chili. It features pumpkin (lots of pumpkin) but once everything is mixed in you don’t really notice an overpowering, pumpkin-y flavor. If you’re serving people who claim to not like pumpkin, don’t even bother telling them it’s in there. This is a good “fake out”…
This baked chicken dish is one of my go-to, easy meals for busy days. It’s wonderful served with brown rice and classic carrot salad or your favorite coleslaw. Easy peasy, healthy and so delicious! ~ preheat oven to 425 degrees F. ~ 6 fresh or completely thawed boneless skinless chicken breasts 1/2 cup grainy Dijon…
I’m addicted to this delicious, healthy smoothie. It’s full of nutritious, tasty ingredients and I have one for breakfast or lunch almost every day. I don’t usually put the dollop of whipped cream on top, but I had to doll this one up for her close up. Put the ingredients in your blender in the…
You can never have too many recipes for chicken, in my opinion. It’s such a versatile, high protein meat and it’s fairly inexpensive, so we eat it at least 3 times a week. When you don’t have a few unique, interesting recipes up your sleeve, chicken can become soooooo boring. Here’s a fun way to…
We love the fresh, crispy crunch of a good wedge salad! After making the classic wedge for awhile, I decided to get creative and make something new. This time I was inspired by the colors and flavors of autumn, and for some reason whenever I think autumn I think “wine country.” This delicious salad is…
This is one of those dishes that was created from a combination of not wanting to go to the grocery store and wanting to make something super easy. I know the ingredient list looks long, but it’s a list of stuff you probably already have on hand. Feel free to substitute any ground or shredded…
As summer winds down I’m trying to share as many of my favorite fresh salad recipes as possible. I love to make this for potlucks and then put any leftovers (if there are any) in the fridge. It keeps in the refrigerator for a week if it’s covered tightly, and it’s an awesome addition to…
Banh Mi sandwiches are one of my absolute favorite things to eat. I’ve developed a recipe for the Crock Pot that I think Banh Mi fans are going to appreciate. It’s a simplified version of the traditional Banh Mi, or as we sometimes call them, Saigon Subs. for the Banh Mi pork sandwich filling: ~…