Carrot, Spinach and Rice Soup
This is an easy, super quick soup that's healthy, nutritious, kid friendly and easy on the budget. I felt like making soup for lunch after being inspired by my favorite Italian cookbook, entitled Italian, also known as Italian: The Definitive Professional Guide to Italian Ingredients and Cooking Techniques, Including 300 Step-by-step Recipes. (Shoo, that's a long link!) Anyhoo, the recipe that really... More...
By Jill | 2 comments | Full Recipe...Creamy Soup Surprise
Remember that easy butternut squash chili recipe? It was so GOOD! I made it again the other day, but this time I tried cooking it in the slow cooker. I don't know what I was thinkin'! It's already a quick and easy recipe. The slow cooker was too much. The flavors were still intense and delicious, the texture was too mushy. I thought, "It... More...
By Jill | 2 comments | Full Recipe...Fresh Beef Chili
With all these cold, blustery days, a hardy pot of chili sounded good to eat over the weekend. My friend, Anne, brought over fresh, ground beef that was grown right here in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Thanks Anne, now we know the difference between locally grown and store bought beef. That beautiful, moist cornbread muffin in the middle of the bowl was the perfect bread for this chili. HERE'S ALL... More...
By Jill | 1 comment | Full Recipe...Butternut Squash Chili
Being completely honest here, I wasn't too sure about this recipe. I've been experimenting with new flavors on my family and it's been hit and miss. Naturally, I spare you of my misses and only post recipes that go over well. If my family tells me they wouldn't ask for it, it doesn't make it to this blog. So, with that being said, this recipe is a winner! The original recipe was torn out of... More...
By Jill | 5 comments | Full Recipe...Chicken Stock
You hear it all the time on those cooking shows. "Use homemade broth or stock! But if you don't have it, store bought is good, too." Do you know the difference between broth and stock? Broth comes from the meat boiled in seasoned water. Stock comes from the bones boiled in seasoned water. And yes, there IS a difference is flavors and richness. Broth is mildly flavored. Stock is rich with... More...
By Jill | 5 comments | Full Recipe...Creamy Potato Soup
This is the BEST POTATO SOUP I have ever made. Traditionally, I use bacon and the drippings in the recipe, but this time I left it out. I made this soup because both my kiddos are under the weather. Something creamy, warm, and simple, full of nutrition but not heavy on the tummy was just what my family needed. What kid doesn't like mashed potatoes? I asked myself. ... More...
By Jill | 2 comments | Full Recipe...Texas Chicken Chili
I haven't made this recipe in a very long while. Honestly, I forgot all about it. I found the original recipe, Arizona Chicken Chili, off the back of a can of corn, many, many years ago. But seeing how I don't live in Arizona and live in Texas. I'm calling my version, Texas Chicken Chili. HERE'S ALL IT TAKES 1 to 2 uncooked chicken breasts, cut into 3/4-inch pieces 1-2 tablespoons of olive... More...
By Jill | 3 comments | Full Recipe...Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup
My family has been under the weather this past week. You know, it's one thing for me to feel yucky, it's a real bummer to see my kids and husband feeling low. I wanted to make them feel better, give them something soothing, warm, creamy and full of goodness. So, I made chicken noodle soup! I didn't have a particular winning recipe to work from, so I read through a couple of cookbooks to get... More...
By Jill | 0 comments | Full Recipe...Beans n’ Cornbread
"Beans, beans, the musical fruit!..." The other night, we had friends over to the house. For dinner, we ate baked ham, mashed potatoes and sweet potatoes. -- I heard that! Yes, I know I served two starches. Half the crowd consisted of children that I knew would not touch the sweet potatoes. So technically, I served one starch to each age group. Anyhoo. I naturally planned to cook a... More...
By Jill | 0 comments | Full Recipe...Chicken and Dumplins
There's nothing new under the sun here, but I wanted to share my favorite quick, comfort meal. The difference between this recipe and the traditional ones is that you will be eating in about 35 minutes! This recipe will use all that broth you saved from making your own precooked chicken. HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED 1.5-2 qts. chicken broth 3 tablespoons butter 2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 3/4... More...
By Jill | 0 comments | Full Recipe...McKeever Tribe Chili
This is a fast chili recipe that tastes like it's been stewing all afternoon. 1/2 pound lean ground beef 1 small onion, chopped 1 tablespoon dried Mexican Oregano 1 (6 ounce) can of tomato paste 2 3/4 to 3 cups water 4 to 5 garlic cloves, minced 2 teaspoons New Mexico chili powder 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper 1 (26 ounce) can Ranch Style Beans shredded cheddar... More...
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