Friends! I cannot believe that I am just sharing this recipe for the absolute BEST classic chili on my blog considering it was the very first recipe I ever posted on my first food blog back in November 2008! THE BEST CLASSIC CHILI RECIPE This is a simple, classic chili recipe that my dad has [...]
Soups
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Butternut Squash and Carrot Soup with Ginger, Turmeric and Coconut Milk
October 22, 2023 { 1 comment }I love soup season when I can make a big pot of soup on the weekends to heat up for a warm comforting lunch all week long. This butternut squash carrot soup is one of my all-time favorites and I’ve given it quite the update here with some additional spices and creamy coconut milk. BUTTERNUT [...]
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Super Simple Old Fashioned Chicken and Dumplings
February 24, 2021 { 4 comments }I’ve got the perfect recipe to get you through the last stretch of cold weather this season…old fashioned chicken and dumplings! This super simple version of chicken and dumplings is a family favorite and I called my dad three times in the process of making them to make sure that I followed his method to [...]
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Cheesy Roasted Cauliflower Soup
March 5, 2020 { 4 comments }It’s no secret that this winter has been the season of soup for me! There was a long stretch of life where I turned to salad for lunch nine times out of ten. Then I moved on to turkey sandwiches for a couple of years. I am now fully in soup land, and it’s a [...]
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Lentil, Cauliflower and Kale Vegan Power Soup
January 26, 2020 { 16 comments }I hope this post finds you enjoying the weekend. It’s rainy, cool and overcast here in Florida so it seems like the perfect time to share this recipe for Lentil, Cauliflower and Kale Vegan Power Soup. I posted a photo of this soup in last week’s “Day in the Life at 20 Months” post and [...]
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Warming Lentil + Sweet Potato Soup
November 5, 2019 { 11 comments }I wasn’t sure if this day would ever come but I can confidently say that my nearly two year turkey sandwich lunch obsession has ended. My favorite combination was Nature’s Own Honey Wheat Bread, Duke’s Mayo, sliced avocado, Applegate turkey, a slice of cheese and bread and butter pickles. I ate hundreds of them. I [...]
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Simple Chicken, Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili
March 15, 2018 { 5 comments }I know you guys appreciate an easy recipe as much as I do so when I was creating this chicken, sweet potato and black bean chili recipe I tried to keep it as simple as possible. The relatively short ingredient list does not make for a chili that is lacking in flavor. This bowl is [...]
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Made from Scratch Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup with Turmeric
January 17, 2018 { 36 comments }Chicken noodle soup might be basic but there’s nothing better than its simple goodness on a cold winter day…especially if you’re fighting off a cold or the flu. This is my personal favorite recipe for a homemade chicken noodle soup that is 100% made from scratch and also features a healthy dose of the anti-inflammatory [...]
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My Favorite Carrot Apple Butternut Ginger Soup Made Easy
March 21, 2017 { 18 comments }One of the soup recipes that I make most frequently to have on hand for lunch or a light dinner is a delicious carrot apple butternut ginger soup creation that is the perfect blend of savory, sweet and spicy. It lends itself well to modifications and versatility, especially when it comes to the spices used. [...]
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Lemony Chicken and Kale Soup
January 10, 2017 { 3 comments }I whipped up this lemony chicken and kale soup to have on hand for lunches this week. It’s light, brothy and packed with veggies but also super comforting and hearty. I primarily made it because I’ve been freezing! You guys know that if left to my own devices, I’ll go with a salad nine times [...]
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Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Chili (Beanless, Whole30 & Paleo)
January 27, 2016 { 197 comments }If you’re looking for a “set it and forget it” recipe for a delicious beanless chili, then do I ever have the recipe for you! This chili is packed with hunks of sweet potato and carrot along with ground lamb or beef and lots of warm, comforting spices. I guarantee that you won’t miss the [...]
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Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili
November 5, 2015 { 32 comments }I mentioned a month or so ago that I was going to start embracing my slow cooker more this fall to help with dinner on long days and so far I’m on a good roll! First I made Chicken Tikka Masala, then Balsamic Pork Tenderloin and this week was White Chicken Chili. SLOW COOKER WHITE [...]
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Armenian Lentil Soup with Eggplant and Apricots
January 21, 2015 { 24 comments }This recipe for Armenian Lentil Soup is vegan and gluten-free. It’s full of tomatoes, eggplant, apricots, peppers, onions and lentils along with some really fantastic spices like cayenne pepper, cinnamon and cumin. For the last few weeks I have been making soups to have on hand to eat throughout the week. It’s such a treat [...]
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Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup {Recipe}
December 19, 2013 { 14 comments }This is the time of year that I can’t get enough warm foods and drinks. I have a mug of tea in my hand constantly, I want oatmeal for breakfast, soup and sandwiches for lunch and comfort food dinners. My craving for all the summer things I love like salads and smoothies (and even ice [...]
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Butternut and Bean Chili {Recipe}
November 7, 2013 { 31 comments }The first pot of chili of the season is always a noteworthy occasion. I’m one of those people who has a required low temperature before I’ll start making things like soup, stews and chili. With temperatures dipping down into the 30s in Charlotte recently, it was definitely time for a pot of my favorite chili. [...]
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Carrot Butternut Ginger Soup
February 4, 2013 { 33 comments }This recipe for Carrot Butternut Ginger Soup has been a favorite of mine for nearly 10 years! It’s packed with nutrients thanks to the carrots and butternut squash and a healthy dose of fresh ginger gives it a comforting hit of spice to warm you up during the winter months. It’s a simple soup with [...]
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Home Cooked + Cast Iron Cheddar Cornbread Recipe
September 4, 2012 { 41 comments }It was too much to combine the family love and food love into one post yesterday. Especially given that I whipped up the best corn bread that I ever baked. I am very fortunate to come from a family that enjoys planing and preparing meals. Growing up my dad did most of the cooking (he’s [...]
