I would hands down call myself a vegetable lover. They are most often my favorite part of the meal, but you can ask my husband…..I loooove a hamburger. It can’t just be any hamburger from any place, it has to be a good hamburger. Let me explain. Im not talking about a mechanically pressed hamburger patty, a weird cold bun thats gummy because it probably … Continue reading Not your average Burger
By the time I realized Cinco de Mayo was coming up, I had two days to prepare for this post. It was worth the extra effort considering this is the best Mexican dish ever! Ok, so its by far our favorite, and I’ve cooked quite a few Mexican dishes in my kitchen. I hear almost no complaints when it comes to Beef Tinga…..I say almost … Continue reading Slow Cooked Beef Tinga
Chicken is one of those foods that can be made dozens of ways. If your anything like me, you a have a couple ways you prepare it, and leave it at that. Most of us like the idea of trying something new, but don’t want to take the chance of a fail, or feel like good ingredients are wasted if it doesn’t turn out. I … Continue reading Thyme and Rosemary Roasted Chicken
I changed my mind so many times trying to decide what to post on this week. With winter coming to an end, and spring right around the corner, cosy wintery recipes were rushing through my mind that I didn’t get to. The ones that don’t make it to the blog will have to wait until next year, and I will happily embrace spring! I was … Continue reading Broccoli and Cheese Quiche
Vegetable soup in my opinion can be a bit boring. A good soup to me has depth to its flavor. This soup accomplishes just that with hints of fresh sage, thyme, garlic, fresh tomato and lots of fresh veggies. I love a creamy soup, but a creamy soup without the cream… now that’s what I call “skinny soup!” There are other reasons why I call … Continue reading Skinny Tuscan Kale Soup
Chicken noodle soup is the favorite in our house. There’s something so cozy about the smell of a hot pot of soup overtaking the house on a cool day. I’ll admit if we get a grey sky in the summer I run for my soup pot. Back in the day I wouldn’t have thought twice about grabbing a can of soup from the grocery store, … Continue reading Nourishing Chicken Noodle Soup
When I was in high school, on occasion, I would travel to California to spend time with my family. One memory that stands out to me is the great food I would eat. There’s one time in particular, I remember my stepdad making Beef Stew with red wine and mushrooms. It was beyond good! My stepdad would forage for mushrooms in the woods behind his … Continue reading Beef Stew with Red Wine
