Gram's Clam Chowder is about the most comforting food in the world to me, I love it ... A LOT! It reminds me of home and of Gram and when I'm in need of a little comfort food, it's what I'm in the kitchen a fixin'... Life is precious and I'm reminded time and again how much every moment counts... we never know what's going to happen. Last weekend I received news about my good … [Read more...]
Soups
Southern Black Beans and Rice
Southern Black Beans and Rice is a Crock Pot dish that is simply delicious! Five reasons to eat more beans: 1- The fiber in beans helps you feel full faster and prevents overeating. 2- Beans are an excellent (and inexpensive) source of protein. 3- They can lower your cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart attack. 4- Beans have a positive affect on blood sugar, giving you long-lasting … [Read more...]
Spiced Lentil Soup
Before we get into the Spiced Lentil Soup... there's a little something you should know!! Last spring my son Jake went bear hunting with my husband and my dad. You might wonder what would possess a 12 year old to want to shoot a bear? I wondered myself!! The winter before he went to hunters safety, took all the classes, and got certified! My dad is an avid hunter and hunts pretty … [Read more...]
Baked Potato and Ham Soup
I hope your Christmas was wonderful!! We had a lovely Christmas Eve dinner with family and friends followed by an extremely fun Christmas morning! Isn't it fun to watch your kids get so excited and have so much fun opening their gifts? We have some extra ham and baked potatoes from our Holiday Feasting so I threw this easy leftover Baked Potato and Ham Soup together with what was in … [Read more...]
Emily’s Chicken Tortilla Soup
Emily's Chicken Tortilla Soup recipe I got when last November, I had a long weekend in Denver... my good friend Emily lives there. Had such a nice visit and even got to go to a Bronco's game! (and they WON!! that's always more exciting, right!!) While we were there Em made this amazing Chicken Tortilla Soup. ( I helped a little) I had to blog it for you all to see and I 'll throw in … [Read more...]
Rochelle’s Potato Soup
I've used Rochelle's Potato Soup recipe of my sister-in-law's since my kids were little... they LOVE it! (we all love it!) It's pretty simple to throw together. We like to have Rochelle's Potato Soup in the winter when it's cold outside and just feel like snuggling up to a warm bowl of soup! It's great in bread bowls too... just the right consistency :) Thanks to Rochelle for sharing … [Read more...]
Turkey Noodle Soup
How can you go wrong with Turkey Noodle Soup? Similar to Chicken Noodle Soup except using Turkey! AND why not use leftover turkey and make it that much easier?? This recipe can easily be done with chicken too! Turkey Noodle Soup is so good your family won't even suspect the leftover turkey's in there : ) Turkey Noodle Soup Ingredients Chop veggies, add to … [Read more...]
Beef Barley Soup
Here's how this Beef Barley Soup went down.... (Jake eats two to three bites of his soup) Jake: Are there mushrooms in here? Me: Hmmm... I don't think so (Turning my head cuz I can't keep a straight face) (He eats two to three MORE bites) Jake: MOM, are you sure there aren't mushrooms in here? Me: Yep, I'm pretty sure... Jake eats a bit more and upon inspecting his bowl of soup … [Read more...]
Crockpot Magic White Chicken Chili
This White Chicken Chili recipe is my good friend and neighbors, Debbie. She's an awesome cook... I've always loved the recipes of hers that I've tasted! She made this White Chicken Chili once for a gathering, it took me a couple months to remember to ask for the recipe but I never forgot the delicious flavor :) It's one our favorites now!! I hope she doesn't mind that I'm sharing … [Read more...]
Mom’s Chicken Noodle Soup
Remember when you first moved away to college? at first your all excited!! Get moved in, meet new roommates, figure out where all your classes are and THEN you start to miss your mom's cooking :( I remember calling my mom, choking back the tears, and asking for her Chicken Noodle Soup recipe. Of course, it wasn't quite the same but close enough to keep the homesickness at bay just a … [Read more...]
Souper yummy Italian Stew
This is a perfect autumn soup... it uses some garden veggies and that's a plus around our house :) My family ate the entire pot in one sitting! It's THAT good! Next time I'll be making a double batch... I like left overs for lunch! Italian StewIn a large stock pot combine and brown: 1 pound bulk Italian sausage (if you can find Italian turkey sausage, it's even healthier) 1 … [Read more...]
Chili Bake off Tomato Chicken Chili
My son, Jake's, scout troop had a chili bake off the other night. We took Tomato Chicken Chili, my husband swore mine was the best... of course, he has to say that! It did seem to go rather quickly though... Tomato Chicken Chili Ruthie's Tomato Chicken Chili In a large stock pot combine and brown: 1 Tbls Olive Oil 2 onions- chopped Add and cook 2 minutes: 2 cloves garlic- minced … [Read more...]
