We spent several days playing at the park this week enjoying 70 degree weather. In November. My cheeks got a little sun-kissed. My two year old was in shorts. And we played to our little hearts’ content, or as much as we could until nap time. But now we’ve got a storm comin’ in. Rain and…
Soups
Post Trick-or-Treating Chili Recipe Roundup
Growing up we always had Chili for our post Trick-or-Treating meal. I grew up in southern Colorado and it was usually freezing cold come October 31st…sometimes even snowing. It was typical to wear layers of clothes, beanies, and gloves under our costumes to try and stay warm. By the time we’d get home our fingers…
Slow Cooker Quinoa Chicken Chili
I’m currently obsessed with quinoa. Not that it’s new to me, it’s just been a while since I’ve cooked with it. And can I just say this chili knocked dinner out of the park? Hubby loved it. And even my picky two year old liked it. This Quinoa Chicken Chili is thick…
Butternut Squash Chili
I hope you guys all had a great Thanksgiving! I intended to post a recipe that would use up some of your Thanksgiving leftovers, but all we’ve done with ours is make turkey sandwich after turkey sandwich. With a side of mashed potatoes. Because for some reason I thought I needed to make three dozen…
Lightened Up Broccoli Cheese & Potato Soup
I haven’t always liked Broccoli Cheese Soup. I guess it’s been something I’ve grown to like as my taste buds have matured. Let’s pretend they have matured. Mmmkayyy? Even if I did shove my face with my child’s Spagettio-O’s and Meatballs the other day for lunch. With all of this chilly weather we’re having I…
White Chicken Chili
I’ve been really forgetful lately. I went on an hour-long hunt through my house searching for my keys because I couldn’t remember where I put them. I went to the store this week and completely forgot what I went for (#1 reason for lists). I ended up wandering around until I found something I decided…
Slow Cooker Chipotle Chicken & Black Bean Chili
I enjoyed using my slow cooker during the summer to keep the oven off and the house cool. But now that it’s fall, I can start using it to make warm, comforting soups and chilis. Even though we’re still having a few 80 degree days here, I’m welcoming the season of soups and chilis…
Mexican Chili
Let me tell you a secret. There is chocolate in this chili. Oh yes. You heard me. And it is healthy. No need to feel bad about seconds right? Right. Mexican Chili Ingredients 1 lb ground round 1 cup chopped onion 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes with garlic, undrained 1 (15oz) can…
I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving weekend. Ours was pretty laid back, and pretty cold. Thanksgiving morning we ran in our neighborhood Turkey Trot. 8:30am in 10 degree weather. We froze our butts off. We spent the rest of the day at my husband’s Aunt and Uncle’s house with extended family. I…
The Perfect Cauliflower Soup
I love The Pioneer Woman. I’d love to be a fly on the wall in her kitchen. Or be her personal taste tester. I could look at her recipes and browse her photos all day. Everything makes my tummy growl, even if I just ate. This Cauliflower Soup especially caught my eye. I gave it…