I didn’t expect this recipe for a cheeseburger and pickle soup to be so good. It’s my husband’s concoction and it is certainly nothing fancy, but boy did it hit […]
Creamy Cheeseburger Soup with Dill Pickles Read Post »
This easy pasta dish is rich creamy comfort food in a bowl, perfect for a fall weeknight dinner. It takes less than 30 minutes to from start to finish and
Quick & Easy Pumpkin, Sausage, Sage Pasta Read Post »
Quick Summary: A classic Southern banana pudding made with homemade vanilla custard, Nilla wafers, sliced bananas, and whipped cream instead of meringue. Creamy, not too sweet, and easier than the
Southern Banana Pudding with Whipped Cream (No Meringue) Read Post »
Quick Summary: Mexico’s comfort food classic: toasted noodles in a savory tomato-chipotle broth. This version adds leftover turkey for protein, making it a complete meal. The toasting step is essential,
Sopa de Fideo: Mexican Noodle Soup with Leftover Turkey Read Post »
There is no better Fall breakfast (in my humble opinion!) than rich, velvety pumpkin butter slathered on toast with a cup of coffee. This homemade pumpkin butter is made with
Homemade Pumpkin Butter Recipe Read Post »
Quick Summary: Roasted poblano strips cooked with onions, mushrooms, corn, and Mexican crema, folded into cheese quesadillas. Classic comfort food from the BajÃo region of Mexico. Vegetarian and endlessly adaptable.
Quesadillas Rajas con Crema: Poblano Strips in Cream Sauce Read Post »
Quick Summary: Osso buco is a Northern Italian braised stew traditionally made with veal shanks, but lamb, beef, or oxtail work beautifully. The shanks braise in wine and stock with
Osso Buco with Lamb Shanks: A Classic Italian Braised Stew Read Post »
Quick Summary: A side-by-side comparison of two grilled cheese sandwiches with tomato jam: one made with Velveeta and white bread, the other with gouda and seeded bakery bread. Both are
Grilled Cheese with Melting Cheeses: A Taste Test of Two Versions Read Post »
Keto mashed cauliflower is a perfect side dish for any weeknight dinner, but is particularly nice at Thanksgiving or as a winter comfort food
Mashed Cauliflower (Better Than Mashed Potatoes) Read Post »
This is my lazy-day pozole. Traditional pozole requires rehydrating dried chiles and making a rojo sauce from scratch. This version uses ancho powder for the same smoky flavor with almost
Slow Cooker Pozole with Navy Beans (Slow Carb, Easy Method) Read Post »
Spiced Mexican coffee uses hot and smoky chile peppers along with cocoa and whipped cream and coffee to make a great drink for winter.
Spicy Coffee (Café de Olla): (Stovetop or French Press) Read Post »
Winter is a time to enjoy the comfort of hygge and making this Plum Amaretto Butter and serving on warm rye toast is an incredible cozy treat
Plum Amaretto Butter: A Silky Fall Fruit Spread Read Post »
