Soups and Stews

Beef Stew {with beer and homemade seasoning}

April 29, 2013
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Like I mentioned in my recipe for Beef Stew Seasoning, I realize I’m pushing the boundaries of winter a little with these recipes. However, I live in Michigan, and here, winter knows no boundaries. We got two days of sunshine and I rushed outside with both kids to take walks. This was an urgent matter! Two [...]

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Shortcut Squash Soup {start to finish in less than 20 minutes!}

March 4, 2013
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We’ve talked about how much I hate peeling squash. My good friend Liz of The Lemon Bowl was recently here with a solution, great butternut squash soup that doesn’t require the risk of losing a finger. However — I made it even easier. You don’t get the great depth of flavor from roasting the squash, [...]

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Creamy Butternut Squash Soup with Smoked Paprika {guest post}

February 1, 2013
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Today I have Liz of The Lemon Bowl guest posting today. As some of you know, Liz hosted Taste of MI with me and I could not be happier to have her here posting. Her site is full of delicious and healthy recipes. Something I desperately need as I try to shed baby weight! Liz [...]

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Chili {enough to feed an army}

September 27, 2012
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I should begin by saying I never, ever, ever make chili the same way twice. I’m not one of those people who has a “tried and true” recipe or one I’m known for. My white chili? Different story. Don’t get me wrong–it’s always good (if I do say so myself), it’s just not one of [...]

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Chicken Tortilla Soup

April 30, 2012

Hi Friends! I’ve been in sort of a food blogger funk lately where I’m more in the mood to do…umm….nothing rather than blog. But here I am! This soup is easy to throw together, even when you don’t feel like doing anything. Plus it is healthy and delicious. I adapted it from Everyday Food Light, [...]

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Split Pea Soup {+giveaway}

April 16, 2012
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Remember when we talked about slop? This is green slop. Turns out Ben isn’t really a fan. Life goes on. I like it, it’s healthy, and most importantly, it freezes well. So your slop can be spaced out, because let’s be real, you might not want to eat it every day for a whole week. [...]

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Vegetarian Quinoa Black Bean Chili

March 9, 2012

As you know, we’ve been spending A LOT of time between the hospital and a hotel. That means a lot of cafeteria food and restaurant take-out (and yes, I AM getting fat). When I came home for a day to catch up on laundry and other assorted household tasks, I was craving something healthy and [...]

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Smokey Roasted Tomato Soup

January 6, 2012

Is anything better on a chilly day than a hot bowl of homemade tomato soup? Throw a heavy blanket on, grab a bowl of soup (I like to eat it out of a big mug) and curl up in front of a fireplace with a can’t-set-it-down book and you’re good to go.

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Creamy Chicken Rice Soup, Product Review, and a Giveaway

October 24, 2011

This soup is so perfect for the cooler weather outside. And it really couldn’t be any easier to prepare. The stock that I used for this soup was sent to me by More Than Gourmet. They asked me to review some of their products and host a giveaway. I spent some time browsing their website [...]

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Emeril’s One Pot Cooking Party: Chuck Wagon Chili in the Slow Cooker

September 30, 2011

This is my last recipe from Chef Emeril Lagasse’s cooking party! It also happens to be the last recipe in the book–but be sure you make it back there, it is worth all the page turning that is required! All in all, this blogging “party” has been so much fun and a huge learning experience. I’ve [...]

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