Frigid temperatures coupled with cranky, tired kids means comfort food becomes my go-to dinner on many weekdays during the dark winter months. Rich in flavors and undeniably hearty, it's ironic that most comfort food is surprisingly simple to make. Whether you're into soups, or casseroles, or slow cooked meals, none of these recipes require much culinary skill at all. However, the meals are tasty, and filling and ideal for freezing or to be used as left overs. Need I convince you more? Last night's dinner was frenetic. I had … [Read more...]
Veggie Soup
January 12, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Today we've got a tasty new recipe created from our resident soup expert, Serena (aka Seriously Soupy). Since the weather in the northeast finally feels characteristic of January - bitter cold- I reached out to Serena for one of her latest creations. What better time than start making (and freezing) some healthy, hearty, nourishing soups? Luckily, Serena has literally just finished making some batches of her Veggie Soup. In fact, she claims she simply “cleaned out” her fridge for the recipe and used tons of veggies to create a the … [Read more...]
Lemon Buttermilk Cake
January 8, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Sitting by the fire over winter break last week, I had a sudden craving for a thick slice of Mom’s Blueberry Brunch Cake. Why? The cake itself is deceptively light and tasty and can be enjoyed at all hours of the day. It’s just as good served alongside a cup of tea at breakfast as it is after a nice hearty dinner. Unfortunately, I didn’t have any blueberries around. Instead, I had only lemons and I wasn’t about to venture out to the store in the below freezing temperatures. Quite serendipitously, I stumbled upon a Lemon Buttermilk Cake … [Read more...]
Alfredo Potato Bake
January 5, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Disclaimer – I was compensated for writing this post by Prego®. However, all opinions expressed within are, as always, my own. Dinnertime can be daunting. What should you serve? How do you vary your dishes without feeling like a short order cook? How do you get your family excited about mealtime? Often, there are new and interesting dish opportunities right under your nose, or should I say, right behind your pantry’s door. Last week I was in a major chicken rut. I felt like every other day I was serving something that included … [Read more...]
