It's going to be a hot one here today. We're almost going to reach 100 degrees. That's unheard of for this time of year. We should be watching the leaves change colors while cozied up under a chunky-knit sweater. I should be able to sip hot cocoa outside on my porch wrapped up in a… Continue reading Black Bean and Turkey Soup
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Collard & Cabbage Slaw
It is one hot mother trucker outside. I just checked the temp...102. With a heat index of 107. Noooo thank you. I took our current, almost-uninhabitable heat wave into account when I went to the grocery store today. Salads, barbecue chicken, and sandwiches ruled on my list. Ain't nobody got time for turning on the… Continue reading Collard & Cabbage Slaw
White Chicken Chili
It's always nice to take a break, and a four-day weekend is exactly what I needed. I have Christmas presents to buy, places to go, people to see...well, not those last two parts, but I am definitely behind on my Christmas shopping. I tend to lean procrastinator, so that's no surprise here. I am also very… Continue reading White Chicken Chili
Tuscan Roasted Cauliflower Soup
We've made it to the end of October! Granted, there are a few days left of this glorious month, but still. November and Thanksgiving---and then Christmas!---are right around the corner. Guess what other milestone we're celebrating today? Our first soup recipe of the season! There's a cool nip in the air, and I've got a few pumpkin… Continue reading Tuscan Roasted Cauliflower Soup
Hungarian Pork Tenderloin & Potatoes
It's another football Sunday in this household! Unfortunately, my beloved Broncos weren't playing (on TV in this market), but I still managed to squeeze a few games in for my viewing pleasure. We had an eventful morning, waking up suuuuper early to get ready for our Save-The-Date pictures (squee!) and then had an AMAZING brunch at… Continue reading Hungarian Pork Tenderloin & Potatoes
Mexican Macaroni Salad
It's so, so, so hot outside. It's sticky hot. Knees-sweating hot. I-can't-stand-5-minutes-out-here hot. When it's this incessantly hot outside, I don't feel like eating---much less cooking. Sandwiches, salads, and cold chicken are my best friends in the summertime. I decided to try my hand at grilling for the first time ever yesterday (I'll have much more on that tomorrow) and needed… Continue reading Mexican Macaroni Salad
Southern Fried Squash Patties
It's sooooooo hot outside. We are already facing a heat index of 111 degrees and it's EARLY June! I can't take this heat. I just can't. Take. It. When it's this hot outside, you don't really want to eat anything ever. EVER. Food is the last thing on your mind. Icy cold places are the only… Continue reading Southern Fried Squash Patties
Carnitas with Orzo & Peppers
One of my favorite random holidays, Cinco de Mayo, is tomorrow. Do you celebrate this holiday? I do. I love the Mexican culture---and most importantly, the Mexican cuisine. I made this delicious carnitas recipe this weekend for when my stepdad was in town. It filled my house with sinful aromas, and my stepdad devoured it… Continue reading Carnitas with Orzo & Peppers