A quick and easy recipe for Black Eyed Pea Soup made in the Instant Pot with collard greens and sausage. The secret is in using dried beans for a better flavor. Good Luck Soup Black eyed peas (not the band) are a symbol of good fortune and prosperity in the south. Additionally, the collard greens […]
A creamy, hearty, recipe for low carb Broccoli Cheddar Soup made with fresh broccoli, extra sharp cheddar and flavorful aromatics. Just a few quick substitutions make this comfort food favorite low in carbs and high in flavor. Soup with Speed This Broccoli Cheddar Soup is low in carbs, packed with flavor and comes together in less […]
This recipe for Low Carb Italian Wedding Soup is loaded with veggies and a healthy dose of flavor, yet cuts the carbs. I can beat the afternoon energy crash if I stick to a mostly sugar-free and low-carb diet. This soup recipe has been on fairly frequent rotation this winter because it’s easy to make, super […]
This is a southwest style of a chicken and rice soup. Hearty chunks of chicken, a rich tomato broth and a few veggie goodies makes this a hearty weeknight dinner that’s easy to make. Pueblo Chicken and Rice Soup My Mom used to make this Casserole we called Pueblo Chicken. It was one of my […]
Nothing like a crazy time in life to inspire great new recipes. This Instant Pot Lasagna Soup was born 100% out of the insanity of moving. Half the kitchen packed in boxes. Nothing but a mashup of random ingredients was in the pantry and fridge. It all left me wondering what to make for dinner. […]
This Instant Pot Chile Pork Stew was inspired by a restaurant that I love to visit any time I’m in Chicago. The Inspiration Chef Rick Bayless is an Icon in Mexican cooking. I grew up watching him on TV and couldn’t wait to visit one of his restaurants. So, my first time in Chicago, not […]
I’m back at it with the pressure cooker for this Spooky Split Pea Soup recipe. But, never fear. If you don’t have a pressure cooker, you can still make this recipe. I’ve got both versions of the recipe below. Of course, if you’d rather, you can join me on YouTube and watch how I whip […]
For those who are college bound in the fall, looking for something easy to cook up in a dorm room, I’ve got some dorm room recipe inspiration for you. Both of these recipes have flexibility and you can add your own creative twist to them. Change up the veggies, spices, sauces, go crazy! But, the […]
Chicken Tortilla Soup is one of my easy go-to recipes. I can nearly make this one with my eyes closed, except for that whole slicing peppers thing…that’s a surefire way to slice a finger off. Catch me, not slicing my fingers off, making this rich, zesty simple soup in my kitchen. (Full printable recipe is at […]
I have been making chili for eons. It’s probably the thing I have cooked most in my life, but Ryan has always joked that no two chilis of mine were the same. I have never worked from a recipe. I always just start slinging things in a pot. But, there has been consistency between bowls […]
I had a single sweet potato hanging out in the miscellaneous produce bowl in the kitchen (currently being occupied by an acorn squash, a few limes, a tomato on its last leg, and a bunch of bananas, for the monkeys of course). He was a pretty large sweet potato and on the heels of my […]
This recipe for Albondigas is a favorite during the winter months. Albondigas are Mexican meatballs, many times served in a savory red chile broth. The Original Recipe When it comes to food festivals, the Arizona Taco Festival is definitely the biggest party. Thinking about it conjures images of chihuahuas in tutus, tequila fueled party people […]
