Nov 29 2023
A good slow cooker beef chili should be thick, hearty, and packed with flavor—not a watery mixture of ground beef and tomatoes that happens to spend all day in a Crock Pot. Browning the beef first, cooking the onion and garlic, and briefly blooming the spices make a noticeable difference before everything ever reaches the …
Nov 28 2023
Italian wedding soup brings together tiny tender meatballs, delicate pasta, vegetables, leafy greens, and Parmesan in a savory chicken broth. It is cozy enough for a cold winter evening but light enough that a bowl never feels overly heavy. Despite the name, this soup has nothing to do with wedding receptions. Its name is connected …
Nov 26 2023
There is something especially comforting about a pot of beef stew simmering slowly on the stove. Chunks of beef become fork-tender, potatoes soak up the savory broth, carrots add a little sweetness, and everything comes together in a rich gravy-like sauce that practically demands a piece of crusty bread. The secret to great beef stew …
Nov 08 2023
Ground turkey chili is the kind of weeknight dinner that manages to be hearty without feeling overly heavy. Ground turkey simmers with tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, bell pepper, onion, garlic, and plenty of chili spices until everything comes together in a thick, savory pot of comfort food. The key to making turkey chili taste …
Feb 19 2023
This is one of my favorite winter dishes, it’s a creamy potato soup that uses mashed potato mix (or homemade if you have the time) to thicken it, which gives it a very hearty potato flavor. I usually make this recipe to serve three, and always have leftovers for days! This time, I made this …
Dec 11 2022
If it’s wintertime, it’s soup time. Here are two new soup recipes to add to your rotation this year, featuring delicious flavours and nourishing ingredients. Carrot Turmeric Rice Soup Prep time: 5 minutesCook time: 45 minutesServes: 4 – 6 Ingredients Directions Chicken Lemon Rice Soup with Butternut Squash & Kale Prep time: 20 minutesCook time: …
Nov 08 2022
A Bounty of Choices Still Remain at the Farmers’ Market As the leaves turn and a chill is in the air, the bounty of fall harvest is still available at your local farmers’ market. The variety is less, but there is still plenty to choose from including beans, lettuce, various squashes, pumpkins and root vegetables. …
Oct 25 2022
Halloween party food can be really fun to make, it’s the time of the year when you can make your food look unappetizing and people will still want to eat it. Children love the thrill of eating what they think is dismembered body parts and ordinary food that has been dyed fun colors. If you …
Oct 13 2022
For most of us, the transition from summer to fall can be tough. Long, sunny days and trips to the beach or pool are quickly replaced by cold, dark nights spent trying to warm up. As temperatures drop, we reach for comforting heartier dishes and recipes featuring in-season produce. To make the transition a little …
Oct 11 2022
Onion soup with apple cider Autumn is often a time of cold, grey weather. Fortunately it is also apple harvest time, and the season for keeping warm with comforting food and drinks. Enjoy reassuring recipes for body and soul featuring Green Mountain Hot Apple Cider Mix in K-Cup pods for the Keurig system, which combine …
