Lunchtime Hospitality: Beef Stout Stew
The weather outside is FRIGHTFUL, inside stew is so delightful! Seriously, the weather has been awful for most of the United States. Seems like the perfect time for some warm … Continue reading
Impromptu Entertaining: Broccoli Cheese Soup 2.0
A great way to kick off the year is with a reboot of a recipe that I posted last January. I am constantly looking to better my recipes and give … Continue reading
Lunchtime Hospitality: Tomato Balsamic Soup
Is there anything better than a cup of tomato soup and a grilled cheese sandwich for lunch on a cool fall day? Well, I hate to admit it but I … Continue reading
Ingredient Spotlight: Onions
“It’s hard to imagine a civilization without onions.” — Julia Child. Ms. Child couldn’t be more right! Onions are in fact one of the oldest known cultivated vegetables. In ancient … Continue reading
Pantry Preserving: Onion Marmalade
Onion Marmalade is a great way to use up a lot of sweet onions while they are in season! Despite the name, onion marmalade is not anything like the … Continue reading
Homemade Staples: Slow-Roasted Tomato Marinara
Once you have mastered the easy art of Slow-Roasting Tomatoes, one of the greatest things you can do with your new skill is make marinara! This is a good, simple … Continue reading
Potluck Stamp of Approval: Southwestern Corn Dip
When I saw this Fresh Corn Dip from the Chef Mimi blog, I knew that it would be perfect for a potluck — or just to have as a tasty … Continue reading
Lunchtime Hospitality: Broccoli and Cheddar Cheese Soup
On a cold day there is nothing like having soup and a crust of bread with a dear friend for lunch. This is a simple, yet flavorful soup that doesn’t … Continue reading