Archives for November 2014

With the weather cooling down, soup season has definitely arrived. And...we're going to take full advantage of that! During the warmer summer days, making a hot soup is one of the last things that you may want to do, but we have glimpses of the delightful stuff every now and again. This one has been on my list for quite some time now! The whole idea of this was to bring the flavor of a buffalo chicken wing into a soup. Don't get me wrong - this doesn't taste like liquefied buffalo chicken ...

I know there's a few of you out there that can't travel home during the holidays for Thanksgiving. Whether it's from work, school, or just the fact that there's not much family close by to make you want to celebrate. But, you might still be in the mood to enjoy a traditional type of holiday meal. Well, I've got a fantastic solution! These Ren Fest inspired turkey legs really invoke memories of fun get-togethers and gatherings with friends and family. Plus, they're simple as can be! No need to ...

This soup is just the perfect thing to warm your bones during the cold weather that we seem to be getting too much of. If brings the classic flavors of one of my favorite dishes together...jalapeno poppers. I wanted to recreate it in soup form so that we could all enjoy the flavors at lunch or dinner time without having to deal with all of the prep time and cook time of the real thing. Just throw everything into a pot, and really enjoy the delicious flavors that come out. The underlying heat ...

Soup season has arrived and this one's definitely going to warm your bones. There's snow storms and unseasonably cold temperatures just about everywhere in the north now, and I've been ready to dig into a bowl of soup all week. This is like a sophisticated version of tomato soup and grilled cheese - except without the bread. The tangy goats cheese really gives it another dimension at the end. And bacon? Well, bacon is fantastic on everything - as most of you already know! If you're dairy ...

This is as good as comfort food gets in a bowl! Using the bacon fat until the last drop to our advantage to flavor the jalapeno peppers and the soup itself. At the end we take an immersion blender to the base of the soup to emulsify the liquids and fats together - creating a velvety, creamy, and delicious mixture that doesn't separate. The thyme, celery seed, onion and garlic really work wonders in this soup - so make sure you don't leave them out! The cumin comes along just toward the end of ...

You knew it was coming - a deliciously tender, fried up chicken cutlet layered with fantastic home-made tasting sauce and melted cheese over the top. Really, you can't go wrong with comfort food like this - especially when you're the one making it. Indulge yourself in chicken parmesan one of these weeknights and really see what you've been missing out on. This dish is a little protein-heavy, so make sure that if you're running high for the day on protein that you sub out the breasts for ...

A simple meatball recipe that both tastes delicious and takes less than 30 minutes to make is something that must be a staple in your household. Whether you're just too tired to spend much time on dinner, or want something quick and easy that will please all - you've just stumbled upon your next big hit. If you're not a fan of olives, I'd still say to give these a try. I never used to like them either, but slowly started incorporating them into my diet (since they're such a great source of ...