It's soup season and that means kitchens filled with the aroma of slow-simmering soups and stews. This simple article is all about sharing some time-tested recipes for all-time favorite soups, including Roasted Chicken Soup, Cream of Spinach Soup, and Meatball Vegetable Stew.
Fall welcomes soup season. And what better way to greet it than sharing my favorite, super-quick chicken soup base. This serves as the base for nearly all of my favorite chicken soups, from good old fashioned chicken noodle soup to hearty chicken bean florentine and more. Best of all, it's a slow cooker recipe, so you can toss it together and go about your day!
Beef and vegetables go together, with the flavors blending dramatically to make a fragrant, tasty main dish. Start this in the crockpot before you leave for work and enjoy a delicious meal when you arrive home. Fall is the perfect time to brush up on your stew-making skills and crockpots makes that easier than ever.
A popular seasonal muffin offered in coffee shops across the country finds a makeover and a happy home in my kitchen. Add fantastic vacuum-brewed coffee to that and I have no reason to seek out coffee shops. I've got the best they have to offer in my nest and I can wear slippers while enjoying it all!
As the weekend approaches, thoughts of starting those days with warming food that I just associate with autumn really appeals to me. And when it comes to fall food, nothing compares to hearty baked oatmeal. The version I'm sharing today features apples, cinnamon and maple syrup. Mmmmmm!
Chili-infused vodka seemed like a good idea to me and a great idea to my husband. Being a man who seems happier breathing fire than air some days, we embarked on an adventure to make the perfect vodka for an ideal bloody mary. The result? He's thrilled with it at full strength and I'm happy to dilute it a fair bit to make a spicy-sweet watermelon martini.
Just hearing the word "pizza" is often enough to make our mouths water with anticipation and our stomachs grumble with intense hunger. Most of us have only one or two types of the familiar food that we prefer over all others but there are countless kinds of specialty pizzas that you can make at home and experiment with. The only limit is your own creativity.
The end of the week (and the month!) seems like a great time to share some fascinating and fun foodie items I've wandered across this week. You'll be seeking the hottest peppers you can find and heads of garlic for peeling this weekend! Enjoy and see you next week.
If crispy chicken skin is your secret craving, its time to consider its place on your table and at more and more restaurants around the country. What was once considered crazy is now making its way onto the menus of casual eating venues as well as fine dining establishments. Find out more about this growing trend.
Oven-fried chicken is easy to make and puts a crunchy bit of comfort food on your table. With autumn in full swing, pair it with a simple salad of greens and baked apples or applesauce and welcome the season. An extra benefit? The warmth of the oven and aroma of cooking chicken fill your home!
