I like this recipe all three ways: 1. Tomato Bisque 2. Chunky Tomato (vegan) 3. Smooth Tomato (vegan) To make Chunky Tomato, skip the blender and the cream. To make Smooth Tomato, just skip the cream. Soup 3 ways – simple! 2 Tbs olive oil 1 cup diced carrot 1/2 cup diced onion 2 cloves … Continue reading
For my brother-in-law, James’ recent birthday I was tasked with the honor of birthday cake bringer. James luuuuuuvs cheesecake so I set out on a mission… Cheesecake, in its many and varied forms has existed pretty much since man first made cheese. After all…cheese AND pie. Right???? I’ll admit it – I’m hard to impress … Continue reading
I had a hankering for jalapeno cheese dip, so I made this up on the fly. It was SOOOOO good! Trish was kind enough to stop by with some of her Cheddar Green Onion Biscuits, cut into strips that were perfect for dipping. I fried up some fresh tortilla chips too, and this dip was … Continue reading
Prep time: just a few minutes Wait time: at least 1 hour Makes: about 1 1/3 cup. Just in time for your Superbowl eats! This simple recipe makes a restaurant style ranch dressing for salad dressing or dip. You can add a few extra tablespoons of buttermilk to make the dip thinner, or extra sour … Continue reading
This recipe comes from our friend and guest blogger, Cindy. As a very busy legal assistant, mother and wife, Cindy takes comfort in the fact that, when she gets home, she knows she can have a hot, delicious meal waiting for her. And with this list of flavorful ingredients, I’m sure her family licks the … Continue reading
The mix of limes, cilantro, jalapeno, tomatillos and spices added to this chicken will make excellent chicken burritos, tacos, enchiladas, nachos… the possibilities are endless (and super tasty)! You can use one small whole chicken, or if you like specific parts, use those instead. Dark meat holds the flavor very well. In this instance, I … Continue reading
Merry Christmas to all you bloggers, followers, likers, pintresters, tweeter, facebookers and foodies! Today we gathered a few of the nieces, lay our fingers aside our noses and give a nod to an ages old tradition – the Christmas cookie! After all, we have to keep the big guy full of energy on Christmas Eve. … Continue reading
Quiche is a really simple, awesomely versatile “comfort food” dish. If you can buy a pie crust and crack eggs, you can make Quiche. And, given the gobs of food people generally prepare this time of year, Quiche is also a great way to repurpose leftovers! I had some leftover breakfast sausage and potatoes so … Continue reading
Prep time: 5-10 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Anyone who has recently hosted a holiday party probably has an abundance of leftovers in their refrigerator. The tastiest was to burn through those leftovers? Make soup! This recipe uses up leftover ham, leftovers from your vegetable tray, leftover cheese from your cheese tray, any leftover stock, … Continue reading
For those of you who liked my post “So You Say You Don’t Like Brussels Sprouts“, you are going to love this. I personally love Brussels sprouts but I’ve found that if I add bacon, I can get pretty much anyone to eat them. These are good as an appetizer or a side dish, and … Continue reading
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