Irish Stew is just a fun, festive, yummy meal for St. Patrick's day! THEN add last Tuesday's irish soda bread post and you've got an easy and delicious way to celebrate March 17th in all it's Irish glory :) I guess by now you know I've got a thing for the Crock-pot... yep, I DO! LOVE it!! A LOT : ) I LOVE to throw the ingredients for this Irish Stew … [Read more...]
Soups
Mac and Cheese Soup
One of my FAVORITE food as a kid (besides cereal) was Mac and Cheese so when I ran across this Mac and Cheese Soup in the Food Network Magazine at the orthodontists office the other day, I totally had to giver a try!! My son just got braces so I'm going to have a lot of magazine time in my future : ) My whole family liked this soup, it's definitely a lot healthier than other mac and … [Read more...]
Turkey Bean Chili
I was at the orthodontist the other day and while my son was getting his braces put on, I found this Turkey Bean Chili as I was reading the Good Housekeeping magazine! I don't know about you but I ALWAYS read most magazines from the back to the front! I'd hate to miss out on any of the delicious recipes that they hide back there!! Anyways, I found Turkey Bean Chili recipe in the back … [Read more...]
Thai Pumpkin Soup
I really enjoy Thai food so when my trainer friend, Nicole, told me about this Thai Pumpkin Soup I just had to get the recipe! I CAN NOT tell you how much I love that coconut milk, or coconut water, or coconut spread so I'm game to try anything with it in it!! ...I made a few adaptations but she was right!! It's "souper" yummy! Enjoy!! Thai Pumpkin Soup is very mild for Thai … [Read more...]
Gram’s Clam Chowder
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...]
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...]
