Perfect for Thanksgiving or just a regular busy weeknight, broccoli casserole is one of my side dish heroes. I say this because you get your starch and veggies all in one dish, which cuts down on my planning and dish washing time! What’s the Best Rice to Use? Use whatever rice you like in this...
Cornbread Pudding
This rich and flavorful cornbread pudding is similar to a spoonbread. If you’re from the South please feel free to chime in on the comments and describe how amazing the stuff is. Imagine a dry crumbly flavorless piece of cornbread. This is it’s polar opposite! Moist, creamy and custard-like. Doesn’t have to be difficult to...
Chicken Pot Pie Soup
Chicken pot pie is one America’s ultimate comfort foods, but the leftovers aren’t quite as delicious, because the crunchy topping goes soggy the next day. This recipe solves that problem by delivering a dynamic duo—a creamy soup filled with roasted vegetables and chicken, and herb-flecked puff-pastry crackers that stay crunchy all week long. The Best...
Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
I love mac and cheese but it can be so rich! Everything is fine in moderation but sometimes you want a bigger portion without the guilt! My healthier version uses butternut squash cooked with onions, garlic a few fragrant bay leaves and chicken stock. Blend it up with a bit of milk and you have...
Potato Soup
What’s cozier than a huge baked potato, piled high with bacon, cheddar cheese, and sour cream? Loaded Baked Potato Soup, of course! In just about the time it takes to bake a potato, this stovetop soup is ready to devour, filled with all the flavorful toppings you love. But my favorite part of this soup...
Tater Tot Casserole
This tater tot casserole is the ultimate comfort food. I mean, do you love tater tots as much as I do? It’s probably not possible! Fluffy and tender inside, crunchy on the outside, they’re impossible to beat—until I dreamed up this casserole. I took everything I loved about loaded baked potatoes—the cheese, the bacon, the...
Nachos Recipe
My loaded nachos recipe is so good there’s just no way anyone will be able to resist the temptation of this crispy, chessy, all around delicious snack. I added big dollops of sour cream just before serving but you can drizzle on some Mexican crema or a sprinkle of queso fresco. Pro Tips for the...
Chicken Tortilla Soup
When I say speedy, I mean it—super-smart shortcuts deliver this amazingly flavorful chicken tortilla soup is just about 20 minutes! Seriously, you barely have to get out a knife for this recipe; all you have to chop are tortillas and garnishes. The secret here is using your favorite store-bought salsa. Think about it—they’re packed with...
Chicken Noodle Soup
If your chicken noodle soup experience has been limited to a little red-labeled can, I beg you to try my homemade version! This soup has the power to cure whatever ails you, and the flavor to be a filling and delicious dinner. My method pulls double duty; the chicken cooks in the broth, fortifying it...
Cabbage Soup
A few years ago, cabbage soup took the internet by storm as the “best diet soup ever” because it was packed with low-calorie cabbage so you could eat as many bowls as you wanted, guilt free. Sounds great, right? Well, I tried it, and found it good, but not very filling. So I created a...
Potato Leek Soup
Leeks are one of those vegetables I used to pass by in the grocery store without a second thought until I made this potato leek soup. They have such a lovely mild onion flavor, and they simply melt after some gentle simmering, making them perfect in this recipe (be sure to read my tips below...
Butternut Squash Soup
I convinced my mom to make this soup for the blog because I had to share this recipe, it’s so easy and delicious!! The butternut squash pairs wonderfully with the apple, coconut milk and spices. I’m sure you’ll be making this recipe more than once if you give it a try. I almost forgot to...
Lentil Soup
Lentil soup is a beautiful reminder to not judge a book by its cover. Let’s be honest, friends—it’s a brown soup! But that doesn’t mean it’s not amazingly delicious! Truth be told, bite for bite, it’s one of my favorite cozy and comforting soups. My little French twist sneaks in just a dash of nutmeg...
Taco Soup
This taco soup is the best of both worlds, I mean, don’t you just LOVE crunchy tacos? They’re one of my favorite quick suppers (#TacoTuesday) but I’ll be honest, they can be kinda messy. You know the drill—you get excited and take a big bite, and then everything goes EVERYWHERE. This quick and easy taco...
Pumpkin Cornbread
I think cornbread is best served when warm and fresh out of the oven so if you’re trying to prep before dinner then whisk the dry ingredients in a bowl and in a separate bowl mix the wet ingredients, prepare the pan and just before dinner whisk it all together and pop into the oven....
