I’ve been enjoying having some soups tucked away in the freezer. They’ve been great for a quick meal when I don’t feel like cooking. This is a great soup that I was able to make with some leftover ham I had in the freezer. If you don’t have leftover you can buy some smaller hamRead more
When I went outside today my car was encased in ice. It was quite the challenge to try and even begin to get through the ice! So with all these cold (or snowy, depending on where you are) days, there’s nothing like a warm pot of chili to help warm you up. I’ve been anRead more
I’ve been getting a ton of tomatillos in my CSA boxes, so I have an abundance of salsa verde. When I saw this recipe, I knew it was the perfect way to use up some of my salsa. And after making this, I’m so glad that I have some salsa verde tucked away in theRead more
This is another great salad from the Women’s Retreat. I think this one was my favorite, because you can’t go wrong with lemon, feta and dill. The lemon really brightens up this dish and keeps the orzo from feeling slimy, which can happen with cold pasta salads. This also has great texture from the crunchyRead more
This dip is fantastic. If you’re having a get together for Labor Day, you should definitely make this. Everyone will thank you. My dear friend, Becky, made this a while back for a baked potato bar dinner party, and it was super scrumptious! I’ve been dreaming about it ever since. So since we were cookingRead more
I love me some beans. They’re a great source of fiber and protein. They’re delicious hot, cold or room temperature, they place nice with tons of different flavors, and they’re easy. Despite my bean love, I’ve never quite liked three bean salad. There’s a weird sweetness to it that tastes kind of stale to me.Read more
My mom has a special touch with soup. She has the power to whip up delicious soups without a recipe or a plan. She can take whatever ingredients are laying around the pantry and create delicious hearty stews. While I have yet to inherit this superpower, I’ll stick to making adaptions of delicious recipes. WhileRead more
For Tuesday’s dinner I decided to try making vegetarian Sloppy Joes. This was pretty challenging to get the right flavor without the flavor that the meat usually brings to the dish. But I think I created something pretty close. Sloppy Veggie Joes Serves 15-20 Adapted from Rachael Ray 1 Tbsp olive oil 3 bell peppers,Read more
This is probably the recipe I’m asked for the most. It’s absolutely delicious and I don’t think I’ve ever made a different kind of chili. Hard-core carnivores love this too. I originally got this from Chris, Sister’s boyfriend, and I think he adapted it from a Moosewood cookbook. Chili is super adaptable, so taste asRead more
For Tuesday’s School of Christian Living class, I tried a couple new things. We had Italian Quinoa and Bean Casserole, Salad, Focaccia Rolls, and Triple Chocolate Brownies. The casserole dish was based off a Mexican flavored dish that I’ve made before. It’s a simple dish, and I knew that the flavors could be adapted veryRead more