Delicious, better-than-Panera Broccoli Cheese soup. Fresh broccoli, shredded carrots, in a flavorful, beautifully balanced, all-natural, creamy broth; with delicious, melted, gooey, sharp cheddar cheese. And it’s SO easily converted to be gluten free and/or vegetarian. Better-than-Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup Nothing gets me going like a great soup! What about you? I think you are either…
30 Minute Meals
Easy Chicken Parmesan {30 Minute Meal}
Easy Chicken Parmesan is another delicious and hearty 30 minute meal. Lightly breaded chicken breasts, quickly pan fried, simmered in marinara sauce, topped with creamy mozzarella and parmesan cheese, served over your favorite pasta or zoodles. I love easy, peasy dishes that look gourmet! Do you have meals like that? I’ve made this dish for years, I…
Zuppa Toscana Soup {Tuscan Soup}
Zuppa Toscana, a soup made in the “Tuscan style!” The whole family will love this healthy and hearty soup with creamy potatoes, savory Italian sausage, colored with bright red swiss chard in an amazing rich, smooth, chicken based broth, topped with a handful of crispy cooked bacon and shaved parmesan. Oh and it’s ready in…
Sherried Chicken Salad
Creamy chicken salad, bursting with fresh grapes, toasted crunchy almonds, fresh green onions in a flavorful sherry dressing. Why is it that I feel as if Chicken Salad is reserved for Spring and Summer? For some reason, this is the time of year that I start to crave this creamy, chunky, crunchy and satisfying salad! But…
Cheese Enchiladas (The Cheesiest)
Restaurant style enchiladas — at home! My favorite are the very simple, yet sublime cheese and onion enchiladas! Soft corn tortillas bursting with melting shredded cheese, topped with a few diced onions, finished with more sauce and more Mexican cheeses, mmmm the cheesier the better in my book! PIN NOW FOR LATER, but please keep…
Spanish Rice (or Mexican Rice)
This recipe for restaurant style Spanish-Mexican rice is the perfect side dish; it’s simply spiced, mild, and fluffy, this rice is simple to put together and goes wonderfully with any Spanish-Mexican dish. RINSE YOUR RICE First, check to see if your rice needs to be rinsed, it should give instructions on your package. I admit,…
Easy Tortilla Soup
Do you have spring fever? I think I do, I’ve been in a bit of the doldrums with our crazy weather; cold and snowy one day, bright and 79° the next. One day I am cleaning and purging like a crazy woman, the next I am sitting by the fire reading a good book, watching…
Honey Bourbon Chicken {30 Minute Meal}
I’m bringing you another 30 minute meal! They are my favorite! This is another one of our favorite take-out, but made-at-home meals. Saucy, sweet, tangy, Honey Bourbon Chicken with crisp broccoli and bright orange carrots. Steam up some rice for a quick healthy weeknight meal. !!PIN NOW FOR LATER!! I don’t know about you, but lately, I’ve…
Black Bean and Sausage Soup (Vegetarian Option)
This Black Bean and Sausage Soup is thick, satisfying, creamy, and filling, with hickory and citrus notes, it will quickly become a family favorite. Loaded with good-for-you black beans, veggies, broth and if desired, diced kielbasa sausage. Fully customizable with all sorts of delicious garnishes, this hearty soup is filling enough for dinner, light enough…
Roasted Cauliflower Soup with Simple Garlic Croutons
Soup season! Nothing warms you from the inside out like a hearty bowl of soup. You might be saying, “but, Kathleen, it’s CAULIFLOWER, EW!!” and I would reply, “Take a risk, it’s January, a time to try new things!” But seriously, even though I am a cauliflower lover, I’ve had cauliflower “naysayers” eat this soup…
