comfort food Tag
05 Apr Vegetarian Minestrone Soup
When I know I won't be home until later in the day, and I can anticipate that making dinner will not be one of the things I am going to want to do when I get home, I try and meal plan something using my slow cooker or dutch oven. This way I can just get home and not worry too much that dinner is going to be pizza. And since my back is recuperating again, I've been trying some new fitness classes. Monday I tried a "Muscle" group class (at Mountainside Fitness) taught by Dana. It didn't start until 6, which meant I wouldn't be home until 7:30. For what it's worth, two days later and my calves are still mad at me! If you are reluctant to strength train on the weight floor like me, I really recommend group fitness classes like this. Dana was great, and offered several modifications.29 Dec New Years Good Luck Soup
In some cultures, it is believed that eating black eyed peas on New Years brings prosperity and good luck in the new year. It appears this started in the days of the Civil war and, in Southern states, the black eyed peas are made with...
07 Dec Butternut Squash Pasta with Spinach
I love how flexible butternut squash is! In general, it tends to add a sweetness to the dishes it is added to, and in this dish, it pairs very well with the savory of the sausage. However, this sauce is excellent without the sausage too. If you're kids are reluctant to eat butternut squash, give this recipe a try and let me know how it went!Butternut Squash Pasta with Spinach and Sausage
I try to find butternut squash that is as close to a long cylinder (as opposed to a long piece and a bulbous end) to make it easier to peel and dice. Also, a good peeler works well for peeling these! And you want to make the pieces as uniformly as you can, to ensure consistent cooking times.
22 Nov Chicken and Dumplings
Okay, so I love carbohydrates, I would never survive on the Atkins' no carbs diet. But I am selective in the carbohydrates I eat, they have be chockfull of nutrients, no empty carbs here. I also love a good hearty meal, and this recipe really...
19 Oct Tomato Soup and Chicken Salad
It's still unseasonably warm here, but I was really itching for some comfort food. I have this slow cooker recipe for creamy tomato soup, but I prefer to make it using my dutch oven; theres something about simmering soup on the stove all day that...