Better hurry up and make a bunch of soups while you still can, winter is almost over. At least, in Oklahoma, it's almost over. Our winter typically ends around the end of February. By the time March rolls around, we're in tornado/storm season. We've had tornado outbreaks as early as March 12 since I've lived… Continue reading Black Bean and Rice Soup
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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
Meaty Pinto Beans
Yep, that's the title of this recipe. Meaty beans. I found it in one of my old church cookbooks and decided to keep the vague title. These beans are packed full of, no shock here, MEAT. I even added more meat to the pot (tasso ham) to beef it up (no pun intended) more. I… Continue reading Meaty Pinto Beans
Pork & Apple Cottage Pie
The last time I posted a recipe for shepherd's pie, someone from England commented and said it wasn't a shepherd's pie. Instead, what I had posted, was a "cottage pie". So I researched both of the recipes to see if there truly is a difference. It's really just semantics. I found out both terms are… Continue reading Pork & Apple Cottage Pie
Oktoberfest Stew
Soup season is here, and it's here to stay for at least the next 5 months. I'm a big fan of soups, stews and everything in between (I'm looking at you, chowders). Eating a bowl of hot soup for dinner with a slice of bread--there's nothing like it. NOTHING LIKE IT. I've already made a… Continue reading Oktoberfest Stew
Italian Sausage Soup
I like to get fresh vegetables whenever I can, but here lately my grocery store has been out of a lot of them. Things as basic as cucumbers, bell peppers, and zucchini have been in scarce supply. It's not like I live in Alaska, either. I live smack dab in the middle of the country,… Continue reading Italian Sausage Soup
No Frills Spicy Deer Chili
It's been a long time since I've had deer. I'm not a hunter and neither is my husband. Most hunters hoard (rightfully so) what meat they do end up harvesting throughout the year. It's hard to get your hands around deer meat around here. Luckily, one of my coworkers needed to make space for new… Continue reading No Frills Spicy Deer Chili
Homestyle Chicken & Noodles
I meal-prep my husband's lunches for the week. When I asked him what he wanted last week, he said "chicken and noodles". Bewildered, I asked him what that meant. He tried to explain it but I kept thinking chicken noodle soup. But that was NOT what he wanted! Finally, he pulled up a description online… Continue reading Homestyle Chicken & Noodles
Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup
I know you've seen hundreds, if not thousands, of chicken tortilla/fajita/enchilada soup. It's one of the most popular soups on Pinterest, TikTok, Instagram, and in real life. But I'm here to tell you this one is the BEST of the BEST. It's creamy, spicy, filling and cheesy. It's cooked to perfection and tastes absolutely incredible.… Continue reading Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup
Chili Noodle Soup
I swear I've tried just about every soup out there. Every fall I look for new soup recipes and the pool of possibilities continues to shrink. When you've had a food blog as long as I have (8 years!! Can you believe it?!) you run out of ideas quick. Luckily I've had some inspiration here… Continue reading Chili Noodle Soup
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