Lemony Vegetable Minestrone Soup // A citrusy vegetarian twist on the traditional minestrone soup. This can be made with ingredients you probably already have on hand. I love soup so much. My kids, not so much. Ava calls it “wet food”. Rude. I could eat soup every day. I love chopping the vegetables, the stirring, […]

Instant Pot Carrot Curry Soup is a flavorful and delicious soup. Top with chopped peanuts, toasted coconut, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime for the perfect bite.  One of the times when the language barrier is very apparent is when I am ordering from a menu. I know quite a few German food words, but […]

Butternut Squash and Chicken Chili from Fresh Salt at Saybrook Inn and Spa. A slightly sweet and smoky chili with a surprising ingredient.  A few weeks ago, Wes and I were invited to spend the weekend at Saybrook Point Inn and Spa. To say that it was just what the doctor ordered is an understatement. […]

Slow Cooker Smoky Chicken Chili is full of smoky sweet flavor. Perfect for your Super Bowl party! Smoked paprika, chipotle peppers, and dark brown sugar develop a rich smoky flavored chili. Day 3 of Chili Week! It is no secret that I love a soup, stew, or chili recipe so this week has been one of […]

Slow Cooker Green Chicken Corn Chili with Baked Tortilla Straws is so simple and a family favorite.  Day 2 of CHILI WEEK to celebrate the Super Bowl! My Slow Cooker Green Chicken Corn Chili with Baked Tortilla Straws is so simple and a family favorite (definitely mine). I’ve made this so many times since I created […]

Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Chili with Blue Cheese Sour Cream is perfect Super Bowl Chili fare. All of the buffalo flavor, in chili form. No orange faces to be found! It’s Super Bowl week! Which means that we are all planning our game day grub. For me, Super Bowl means chili and I have 3 […]

Rich, comforting, slow-cooked, and tastes even better a day or two later, this beef stew recipe is a favorite at my house.  I’m writing this from the Salt Lake City airport and crossing my fingers that I am going to make it home today. My connection is through Baltimore and, well, they had some serious […]

One of the best parts of my day is sitting down to dinner with my family. We eat dinner together every single night regardless of how busy we are and what we have going on. I did it as a child, and so did my husband. It is a time when we can talk, reflect […]