I’ve had a serious hankering for good wholesome foods. Foods that really fill you up and make you feel like you could take on the world. Okay, maybe not the world those never ending days where you need all the energy you can get. I’ve had this quinoa sitting in my pantry for a while [...]
Dinner
Loaded Potato Soup
I love chilly, damp spring evenings. It’s one last excuse to make a big pot of soup before the hot summer days set in. This loaded potato soup is one of the best soups I’ve had in a long time. It was creamy and so full of flavor. Just what I have been craving lately. [...]
Classic Chicken Pot Pie
This chicken pot pie recipe is seriously one of my favorites. Sadly, in my house it is always a Sunday dinner. The process can be a bit time consuming. Not hard, just multiple steps. I love the combination of the flakey, buttery pie crust and creamy filling. It’s just so cozy and perfect for serving [...]
Vintage Veggie Soup
I always call this my vintage veggie soup because it seems so 1970’s to me. I feel I should be whipping this up in my yellow kitchen with the coffee percolator going. This veggie soup is a winter staple in my house. The ingredients are super affordable and it’s a ‘throw and go’ recipe. You [...]
Chicken, broccoli and rice bake
I seriously have a thing for chicken and rice casseroles. I’m not sure why. It’s kind of weird. Most women say I have a thing for shoes, hand bags, tall, dark and handsome men. Yeah, I go around saying I have a thing for chicken and rice casseroles. My family is so proud. But seriously, [...]
Vegetarian Tortilla Soup
We got a whopping 18 inches of snow yesterday. It was not my most favorite day. Until a little seven-year-old snow angel insisted on us going out and playing in it. I must say snow diving is an pretty good mood booster. There is nothing I love more than a big pot of soup on [...]
Skinny Creamy Shrimp Pasta
My family and I love shrimp pasta dishes. The problem is most of these recipes call for heavy creams and rich cheeses. I love this recipe because it is light and flavorful. You get the creamy feel without all the unwanted calories and fats. This skinny creamy shrimp pasta was perfect on a chilly winter [...]
Crispy Potato Cakes
Mashed potatoes are one of my favorite foods. They represent home and comfort to me. When I’m sick or feeling down it’s the one food that restores me. Apparently, I have passed this on to Ava. She was sick with the flu bug going around and all she wanted was mashed potatoes. I did what [...]
Valentine’s Day Meal Ideas
Valentine’s Day is a week away! Can you believe it? Here are some dinner ideas for a cozy night in with your favorite valentine. {Valentine’s Day Dinner} Creamy chicken and mushroom pasta Sexy and Simple Chicken Mushroom Ragu Sunday Dinner: Classic Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy {Valentine’s Day Dessert} Cookie dough Truffles [...]
Creamy Wild Rice Soup
We had the first snow/ice storm of the winter today. It was a chilly, wet day. The perfect day for a warm bowl of soup and glass of wine. I adore creamy soups but despise the high calories that come with them. I chose to use half and half to cut down on the calories [...]
