Is anyone else over winter? I'm so done with cold weather. Overnight it dumped more snow here. Thankfully, it's a snow day. So we will indulge in some cinnamon rolls and hot chocolate. Which I think I deserve after shoveling 4 inches of snow off my driveway. A big pot of warm soup sounds great… Continue reading Chicken Chili with Cornmeal Dumplings
I read a couple interesting research articles recently related to nutrient claims on foods and whether that correlated to actual changes in the foods. Many of us remember years ago how often the "reduced fat" version of some foods actually had MORE calories due to the added sugars, etc they put in to improve the… Continue reading Nutrition Claims on Foods
Last week, I talked about my 4 "F"'s. Today's recipe can highlight at least 3 of them. And it is National Soup Month, so soup/stew recipe seemed appropriate! Fresh - I use a ton of fresh vegetables here. I've made many variations on this recipe as well, based on what veggies I have on hand… Continue reading Curried Lentil and Vegetable Stew
Spring is here. I'm so excited for the warmer weather, sunshine, and vibrant colors. Even in my food, I want more color. Fast food is also key, because we want to soak up the sun while we can, right? This carrot soup fits all the criteria. Beautiful, bright orange. Full of fresh flavor. Easily on… Continue reading Carrot Tahini Soup
Earlier this year, I decided to try using my pressure cooker for more than rice. I have a stove top model, but I found it isn't too hard to adjust most Instant Pot recipes (which are EVERYWHERE online) to work in my cooker. On a whim one night, I decided to try a potato soup… Continue reading THE Potato Soup
It's fall and starting to feel like winter. That means fall festivals, football, and the beginning of holiday/family gatherings. I have lived in a lot of places around the country. No matter where I go, this time of year is ALWAYS the time for chili cook-offs. I admit I'm not usually craving a big bowl… Continue reading Lentil Chili
When I was in college, the food court had these amazing bread bowls with soup. My favorite was on Wednesdays - Chicken and Wild Rice Soup. It was delicious soup made even more delicious when it would soak into the bread bowl. (Why can I remember what soup they served on what day but I… Continue reading Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
I hope you've had a great 2016. Every year has its ups and downs. But hopefully the ups were high enough to offset the downs. I wish you all a Happy New Year this weekend. One quick recipe to end the year - vegetable chowder. Hopefully it will be helpful in clearing out your fridge… Continue reading Cheesy Vegetable Chowder
Growing up, I don't think my mom ever made tomato soup. I don't remember ever seeing cans of it in the house even. I was on the fence on tomatoes as a kid, so I never felt neglected. It wasn't until college that I even tried tomato soup with a grilled cheese. A great combination… Continue reading Favorite Tomato Soup
Have you heard the phrase "Indian Summer" as much as I have lately? I was curious what it actually means. According to Wikipedia, Indian summer is a period of unseasonably warm weather in autumn. Sunny, clear skies and above normal temperatures after a killing frost are the characteristics. You and I both learned something new… Continue reading Shells and Veggie Soup
