What is better than comfort food? Comfort food that can be thrown together in the morning and forgotten about until dinner time. Today I'm sharing one such recipe. It was adapted from a Blue Apron meal. The difference? My stew is better (I still love you Blue Apron) and it can be thrown together in a slow cooker. Busy moms and dads can … Read More »
Sour Cream Potato Soup
This filling dish takes the best from the baked potato and turns it into a comforting soup. … Read More »
Sausage Bean and Swiss Chard Soup
Isn't simple food the best? This recipe doesn't have a lot of ingredients. It is filling, kid-approved, and best of all: it cooks itself in a slow cooker. Enjoy! … Read More »
Sweet Chili
Anyone who has used a recipe a lot knows it eventually gets changed once in awhile. Remember my "Fast and Easy" chili recipe? Well, I've changed a few things about it after eating the most delicious chili made by a friend. The secret ingredient is the V8 juice and switching out some kidney beans for pork and beans! It's still just as easy. … Read More »
Chicken and Dumplings
Today I am sharing another " ultimate comfort food " recipe. It hits the spot on these cold (but staying light a little longer) winter days. Enjoy! Tawna {photo via 123rf.com} … Read More »
Cream of Potato Soup
Warm, buttery, and topped with bacon, this hits the spot on cold winter days! I had a few left over yams I threw in with my Yukon Golds last time I cooked this, but you can put in whatever kind of potatoes you want. Enjoy..... … Read More »
Easy Chili
My sister made this recipe for me when I visited her in Virginia 7 years ago. It always tasted so good, and I couldn't believe how easy it was. Now it is a staple at our home when we need something fast and hot in the winter. I also make it a ton in the summer, and throw it in some salad with olives, corn chips, and a big dab of sour cream. … Read More »
Beef and Barley Soup
This is one of my favorite ways to clean up the left-over pot roast dinner from Sunday night. It's also hearty enough to fill up my husband. … Read More »
Slow-Cooker Tuscan Bean Soup
We tried this recipe last weekend, and to my surprise, I got two-thumbs up from my family...two-thumbs way up from my husband. It's not that he's super picky, it's just that after 10 years of being married, he's used to what we often have around and new recipes are met with a skeptical eye. Actually, I was surprised by its good taste as well. It … Read More »
Cream of Broccoli Soup
I know this is a soup that people really like or really don't, but I wanted to put it on here anyway. I love this soup; it is one of the ultimate comfort foods for me. Put it in a bread bowl, top it with a some grated, sharp cheddar cheese, and you've got a meal! … Read More »