I have a sick kid home from school today, and it's only the third full week of school! While I wasn't planning to use my slow cooker until this weekend to make apple butter with our freshly-picked apples, my son's rising temperature and his pathetic putty-like demeanor prompted me to make a fresh batch of the soothing Chicken Tortilla Soup. In my book, any dish containing chicken broth means comfort and warmth and lots of flavor- the perfect remedy for any illness. Mom's Chicken Tortilla Soup recipe I used calls for shredded chicken. … [Read more...]
White Bean Chicken Chili
October 3, 2012 By 4 Comments
The crock pot is awaiting its fall unveiling. We’re planning to go apple picking over the long holiday weekend so the inaugural slow cooked dish will be Mom’s celebrated Apple Butter. But, I still found a way to make some warm, hearty comfort food to combat the cooler weather and my kids’ adjustment to the long draining school days. White Bean Chicken Chili is a welcomed alternative to its better-known sibling, Beef Chili. The biggest difference, it tastes much lighter and seems healthier. My family tends to err on the side … [Read more...]
Turkey Meatloaf
September 28, 2012 By 1 Comment
The days are getting cooler, turning darker earlier, and my kids are demanding more substantial meals. Gone are the days of summer where a simple barbequed fish and some steamed veggies would satisfy their appetites. It seems as though we're moving into crock pot territory: home-cooked, hearty meals of meat and potatoes and pasta. I figured I'd make Mom's Turkey Meatloaf this evening since my daughter came home sick from school and needed some comfort food to help nourish and mend. Where as mom would've gone for the bowl of hot … [Read more...]
Holiday Meal Prep, and a Sweet & Sour Brisket
September 25, 2012 By 3 Comments
I’m not embarrassed to admit that I’ve been preparing for tonight’s holiday dinner since Sunday. With all of the thought, shopping and kitchen labor involved, you’d think I’d be feeding at least twenty people. Nope. I’m only having my family (2 adults; 2 kids) and my brother. Once an overachiever, always an overachiever. I was that kid in high school who always over-studied for tests and never waited until the last minute—cramming was never part of my vernacular. When I decided I was going to venture out of my comfort zone (again) … [Read more...]
