I feel like I’ve been making a lot of soups and stews lately, but it makes sense! It’s officially autumn, aka soup season. I love to help vegans, vegetarians and the like who may be on a budget come up with great things to eat. …
There’s nothing on a cold winter day quite like a warm bowl of soup. And though I know a lot of you would rather like to think of the spring days to come, I somewhat relish the indoor coziness that winter brings.
Growing up in an Italian household, I remember the aroma of my mother’s meat sauce filling the house at dinnertime. It was quite the undertaking, as it involved making it a day ahead of time so it had time to simmer and rest–after all, sauce …
I’m not entirely sure what this recipe qualifies as. Soup? Stew? Pot pie filling with a little extra broth? Well whatever you call it, I’m sure you won’t be sorry you made it.
Oh, how I love my crock pot–especially around this time of year. It’s hailed as a favorite kitchen gadget of many, and for good reason. It’s the ultimate hands-off dinner-maker. Throw your ingredients in and come back in a few hours, and you’ve got a …
Cooking from scratch is fantastic. It’s really great to cook up a somewhat complex dish and feel the satisfaction of enjoying it. But sometimes life gets busy, and we just don’t have the time or desire to cook like that.