dinner · soup

Mexican Wedding Soup

Just when you thought Spring was here, winter's last gasp happens. It has barely gotten above 40 degrees today. This past weekend, however, I was planning a routine springtime festivity: morel mushroom hunting. This weather is whacky, y'all. Since we're still experiencing slightly subzero temperatures, soup recipes are still on my mind. I've slowed down… Continue reading Mexican Wedding Soup

one pot · pork · soup

Chipotle Pork and Sweet Potato Stew

A miniature staycation can be just what the doctor ordered. Burnt out? Overwhelmed by housework? Stressed to the max? People aggravating you at work? I recommend taking an extended weekend. It will help you catch back up on housework and give you a nice reprieve from your job. I worked the Christmas and New Year's… Continue reading Chipotle Pork and Sweet Potato Stew

Casserole · holiday · Sides

Fully Loaded Cheesy Green Bean Casserole

Love it or hate it, green bean casserole is a polarizing side dish. I'm in the "love it" camp. I love everything about it: the creamy mushroom soup, the salty canned green beans, the crispy French-fried onions. I get why green bean casserole gets a bad rap, though. It is a bunch of less-than-stellar ingredients… Continue reading Fully Loaded Cheesy Green Bean Casserole