You know a good corn muffin in the first bite. The perfect balance of sweet and grainy cornmeal, with a sticky top. This is literally the only corn muffin recipe I ever use (thank you, Neely’s!). They’re fantastic for breakfast (lightly toasted with a smear of butter) or (more frequently in our house) for dinner [Read More…]
Butternut Squash Soup
If you need a delicious butternut squash soup recipe, look no further. Made with roasted butternut squash, a tart granny smith apple and fresh sage, this soup will warm your bones. Fair warning: you will lick the bowl clean. I love making soup as an appetizer. It’s the perfect start to a fall/winter dinner as you [Read More…]
Cheesy Chive Cornbread
One of my favorite summer sides is a big hunk of cornbread. Slightly sweet with flecks of chives, it’s a match made in heaven for pulled anything, hot dogs, burgers, you name it. I found this recipe in the July/August 2015 issue of Food Network Magazine and immediately ripped it out. I still love my turkey bacon [Read More…]
Onion Soup Roasted Potatoes
Over the years I’ve heard so many people rave about using soup packets to create amazing recipes. It wasn’t until recently that I gave it a try and made the classic onion soup roasted potatoes. Sounds kind of strange, I know. But trust me – it’s amazing! Kind of like a “shake and bake,” add all [Read More…]
Asian Mushroom & Leek Soup with Noodles
I get so excited when I make homemade soup. The love, aroma and constant taste testing… there’s just something about it that stirs up the warm and fuzzies inside of me. Maybe it’s childhood memories of when my Grandma would make a pot of soup when I wasn’t feeling well. Or now, as an adult, visiting her [Read More…]
Three Bean Vegetarian Chili
One of my favorite things about cold weather is all of the chili. Topped with heaps of sour cream, tortilla strips and cilantro– or, just plain– is glorious! It warms my bones to the core. This vegetarian chili is made with three types of beans (red, white and black), crushed tomatoes and lots of carrots, [Read More…]
Tomato Basil Soup
When was the last time you had a bowl of tomato soup and crispy, oohy-gooey grilled cheese? Can’t remember? Consider this the the sign you’ve been waiting for… make it! 🙂 Grilled cheese is super easy to make, but homemade tomato soup? Maybe a little more complicated and requiring more ingredients than butter, bread and cheese. This was my [Read More…]
BBQ Shredded Beef
I’m kind of obsessed with pulled anything. Chicken, pork or beef… shred it up, toss it with some BBQ sauce, slap it on a roll, topped with some homemade slaw and I’ll have the biggest cheshire smile you’ve ever seen. Slightly sweet, a bit tangy, this BBQ shredded beef is so easy to make. Plus, you get to [Read More…]
Balsamic Green Beans with Almonds & Cranberries
I don’t know about you, but when I’m asked to bring a side dish to a dinner party my mind instantly goes blank. Can I bring an appetizer, beverage or dessert? Sure. No problem. Now this side dish business is a whole different story. Of course it’s easy to carb it up and make some [Read More…]
Greek Yogurt Vegetable Dip
Making healthy decisions doesn’t have to be boring. The next time a party (oh, hey Super Bowl!) calls for a dip, consider this skinny Greek Yogurt Veggie Dip. It has the perfect balance of savoriness and crunch. Crowds will rave, stomachs will be happy and your waistline will thank you. Until you turn to Loaded [Read More…]
Chipotle Pulled Chicken Soup
Sometimes the only remedy for a cold, blustery night is a bowl of hot, savory soup. One that warms your bones and encourages a post-dinner nap under heaps of blankets. One that is just as good (if not better) served up as leftovers the next day. One that is incredibly easy to whip up. Oh, how [Read More…]
Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms
Looking for an easy appetizer/side dish that serves the masses? Then this sausage stuffed mushroom dish is just for you! Plus, you’re almost guaranteed to have leftover stuffing to make amazinggggg mushroom pinwheels! Bonus recipe included. 🙂 Put on some music and get going in the kitchen – a little sauteing, chopping, mixing and stuffing. These mushrooms will [Read More…]
Kale Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
I’m in love with stuffed mushrooms. From cooking to eating them, they’re the most fragrant and delicious side for a cold fall/winter day. First roasted with marsala wine, then topped with leafy kale, crunchy bread crumbs and fresh pecorino romano, these stuffed portobellos are incredible! Start off by removing the gills of the portobellos. As [Read More…]
Mashed Butternut Squash
As these chilly autumn days start creeping in, there has to be some way to warm our bones. I don’t know about you, but I turn right to my kitchen which often includes: squash, roasted garlic and a hot oven. Starting with this mashed butternut squash recipe. You’ll love a heaping spoonful next to your roast turkey this [Read More…]
Loaded BBQ Chicken Nachos
It wouldn’t be the start of football season without a big honking tray of nachos. So, to honor the weeks of lazy football Sundays ahead of us, I bring you Loaded BBQ Chicken Nachos. Piled high with cheddar, scallions, red onion, tomato, black olives, jalapeno and shredded BBQ chicken, this game day snack is a touchdown (har, har!). You’ll [Read More…]
Rustic Spinach & Shrimp Salad
A salad that doesn’t feel like you’re eating a salad. Does that make sense? That’s what this recipe is all about – fresh spinach topped with chopped walnuts, sweet cranberries, shaved pecorino romano and lightly charred shrimp. It’s a simple salad disguised as restaurant quality. It will have you wiping your entire bowl clean. This incredible salad comes [Read More…]
Quick Turkey Chili
A chili that’s ready to eat within an hour, with no slow cooker or hours of simmering needed? Sold! I picked this recipe up from Food Network Magazine (Sept. 2014)… and with a little tweeks of my own (which I think you’ll love!), this recipe was born. Seriously, this is an awesome weeknight recipe. And makes [Read More…]
Chilled Kale & Potato Soup
When out for dinner, I always feel really trendy when I order chilled soup (or gazpacho) as an appetizer. You can imagine how I felt when I made it at home: swanky and ready to host a dinner party! In all seriousness, making this chilled kale soup was super easy and ended up being fabulous [Read More…]