Kale is one of my go-to greens throughout winter and early spring. You can grow it in the garden, in a pot on the patio, or buy it at your favorite grocery store or farmer’s market. Kale is considered a superfood. Combined with the fiber and protein from the beans, this kale and white bean […]
Continue readingThis is a great recipe for those days when you can’t make it to the store. Whip up a batch of cream of tomato soup with things sitting in your pantry and fridge. Make some sandwiches (grilled cheese are a favorite around here) to go with it and lunch or dinner is ready. Instant Cream […]
Continue readingI’ve been using up a lot of tomatoes from the garden lately. Tomato season is coming to an end and to be honest, we’re getting a little tired of eating them with lunch and dinner each day. Instead I’ve been putting them into recipes (along with making tomato sauce etc.). Here’s a current favorite. I […]
Continue readingOn a cold winter day like today, there’s nothing better than a nice warm bowl of soup. I thought I’d share a simple recipe with you today that I’m about to make for dinner. I’ve been cooking this for a few years and published it in my “St. Patrick’s Day Kindle Book“. Enjoy! Creamy Leek […]
Continue readingIs there anything better than a nice bowl of soup on a cold day? Actually there is…. if you can just pull it from the freezer and heat it up. I often make a double batch of this and freeze half of it for a quick lunch and dinner later on in the month. We love […]
Continue readingI’ve made potato and leak soup for years but thought I’d try making it with pumpkin instead. I don’t cook very much with it, except in the weeks before and after Thanksgiving. I guess just seeing pumpkins everywhere inspires me to cook with them. The leak in this soup adds just enough mild “oniony” flavor […]
Continue readingThis simple carrot soup recipe has long been a family favorite. I like it especially when I’m feeling a little under the weather. It also makes for a delicious light lunch when served with a plain muffin or some fresh baked bread. Carrot Soup Recipe 1/4 cup chopped celery 1/4 cup chopped onion 1 can […]
Continue readingToday I want to share one of my favorite soup recipes with you. It’s filling and frugal. By combining an already filling dish like lentil soup with some simply dumplings, you end up with something that will feed a crowd for pennies. This recipe can be made with items you likely already have on hand. […]
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