Chicken & Dumplings

I have had the hardest time getting a decent photo of Chicken & Dumplings! I’ve been trying to get this recipe for what seems like a good year (seriously). And this photo doesn’t do it justice. But in the meantime, it gave me time to refine the recipe even further and I think I’m fully [...]

Giveaway Winner Announced & Veggie Minestrone

its time to announce a winner for our blogoversary giveaway. I’m giving away a copy of the Williams-Sonoma Holiday Entertaining cookbook. Its perfect for thanksgiving and Christmas party planning. It has ideas for centerpieces, menus, and its filled with beautiful photos! I used the Random Number generator to pick one of my lucky readers:

So… our [...]

Pasta Fagioli

Fall is already on my mind and summer is not yet over, not even close. We just got back from a week long vacation in beautiful Colorado. The change of scenery and weather was just what I needed. Can you tell work has been busy? I haven’t been blogging and I haven’t left comments on [...]

Chili Beans

The great debate… should chili have beans or not? Personally, I don’t have much of a preference. I know… that’s probably a crime in and of itself. But I didn’t grow up eating chili. The first time I recall eating a bowl of chili was late in high school so really, I don’t think of [...]

Grilled Corn Chowder

I was inspired to make some Corn Chowder by Elly and Peabody. Both of their corn chowders looked delicious. Summer is coming to an end, or so I’d like to think (I live in Texas after all which means it could be hot clear through Thanksgiving or later). But with thoughts of fall on the [...]

Egg Drop Soup

I love egg drop soup and its soo easy to make! Its perfect to whip up on a cold day for lunch or as an appetizer soup. The ingredients are things I always have on hand so its easy to whip up when you’re in the mood for soup. If you want to make it [...]