Slow carb crockpot chili is a great way to do batch cooking for slow carb lifestyles. There is plenty leftover for great portable lunches.
Slow Carb Crockpot Chili (Big Batch, Freezer-Friendly) Read Post »
Red Velvet Crinkle cookies are a homemade treat that stays fresh for weeks and ships well without falling apart. That makes them perfect as a gift for family and friends
Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies: Easy Baking Read Post »
A slow-cooked North African stew with tender beef, sweet potatoes, chickpeas, and warm spices like cardamom, cinnamon, and ginger. Made in a Dutch oven instead of a traditional tagine. Optional dried apricots and prunes add sweetness. Includes a chermoula garnish recipe.
Moroccan Beef and Sweet Potato Stew (No Tagine Needed) Read Post »
Sweet treats that ship well are often tricky. These DIY sweets are a delight at the holidays or as a care package (and they arrive intact)
Spicy Pumpkin Seed Peanut Brittle for Care Packages Read Post »
Halloween is one of my favorite times to send out a college care package. As freshmen my kids were still missing home in October and care packages eased the nostalgic
7 Categories That Every College Care Package Needs Read Post »
Awesome quick bread for shipping in care packages – especially for Valentine’s Day!
Chocolate Pistachio Espresso Loaf (Perfect for Care Packages) Read Post »
Quick Summary: This pumpkin biscotti is softer than commercial versions but still has the signature crunch for dunking. Homemade chai spice and orange zest give it warm fall flavor. Ships
Pumpkin Chai Biscotti Recipe: A Softer Homemade Biscotti with Fall Flavors Read Post »
This is a healthy, no-rice version of a Chicken Thai Curry
Chicken Pineapple Curry Bowl – without Rice Read Post »
Care packages are such a treat for the recipient, and no one seems more grateful than the new college student. I was so turned off by the commercial care packages
College Care Packages for Valentines Day Read Post »
The key differences between cioppino and bouillabaisse explained, plus where seafood chowder fits in. Includes a San Francisco-style cioppino recipe adapted from Mother’s Bistro in Portland, with tips for making it with frozen seafood in the Midwest.
Cioppino vs Bouillabaisse: What’s the Difference (and How to Make Both) Read Post »
I always tried to send my kids their favorite food when I used to put together college care packages, but it wasn’t always the easiest thing to ship. My son
Manhattan Clam Chowder for Shipping: Halloween College Care Package Read Post »
The authentic cold tomato soup from Andalucía, Spain. Made with fresh tomatoes, cucumber, pepper, onion, garlic, sherry vinegar, and good olive oil.
Traditional Gazpacho Recipe (Gazpacho Andaluz): Spain’s Perfect Summer Soup Read Post »
