With the Fall weather upon us, I thought it would be good to have some chili, so I made this stovetop lentil chili. It is packed with protein and fiber and is a warming, comforting meal idea. Why We Love This Lentil Chili This is a one-pot meal that is meatless and tastes fantastic….
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Spicy Black Bean Soup Recipe
With Fall and cooler weather starting, here is a recipe for Spicy Black Bean Soup. It is comforting and tastes so darn good. It only takes a few simple ingredients to make. This hearty soup is full of protein and fiber to keep your tummy satisfied for a long time. Black Bean Soup I’ve been…
Easy Creamy Tomato Bisque Recipe
This Healthy Creamy Tomato Bisque Recipe is one you’ll want to make over and over again. It has a unique blend of flavorings that takes it over the top. You’ll think that you are in a fancy restaurant when you dig into this easy homemade creamy bisque. Why You Should Be Making This This recipe…
Creamy White Chicken Chili (CONTEST FINALIST)
Have you ever had creamy white chicken chili? If not, you’ve got to give this recipe a try. It’ll surely satisfy your Fall chili cravings. There’s nothing like a pleasing, comfort meal and creamy white chicken chili fits right in. I’ve made white chicken chili before, using my daughter Katy’s recipe. This recipe is adapted…
One Pot Pasta and Chickpeas Stew
One-pot pasta with chickpeas uses simple ingredients but tastes so good. Easy to make in about 40 minutes so it’s a great weeknight meal. Disclaimer: There are affiliate links in this post, which means we receive a commission on sales of the products that we recommend. Fall is the perfect time for an easy meal…
Easy Vegetarian Minestrone Soup
I’m about to garnish this vegetarian minestrone soup with fresh parmesan cheese. You could be doing the same in about 40 minutes! This is a kicked up version of your mundane minestrone soup and it’s so easy to make. I love easy, hearty recipes and this certainly fills the bill. It’s the perfect thing for…
Shrimp and Sausage Stew Recipe
Shrimp and Italian sausage stew recipe is one of my favorites. When I want to impress someone with a ‘SPECIAL DINNER’, I usually make this dish ,or I make my Super Tasty Tomato Bisque. THE BEST homemade soups and stews are the ones that knock your socks off with flavor. That’s why you make them,…
Hearty Vegetarian Chili Recipe
If Winter weather has got you down, this Vegetarian Chili Recipe is sure to heat you up. It’s made with tomatoes, beans, chili spices and a secret ingredient. Chili is something that has to be made at least a couple times every winter. And this meatless recipe is so satisfying, you won’t really care that…
Hearty Chicken and Vegetable Stew
Hearty chicken and vegetable stew is amazingly flavorful. Juicy chicken thighs cooked with bacon, yummy vegetables, and a couple of secret ingredients. You could be eating this stew in about an hour’s time and you’d think that it has been simmering for hours – it’s so rich and flavorful. Chicken and Vegetable Stew This is…
Easy Beer Cheese Soup Recipe
Beer cheese soup is an easy recipe to make and tastes fantastic. Have it as a first course appetizer or as a main dish. It is sure to please. Last week, the Minneapolis Star Tribune was celebrating 50 years of the Taste section. There was an article about how they would get suggestions from readers…
Instant Pot Vegetable Wild Rice Soup
Instant pot mushroom vegetable wild rice soup is a hearty, tasty dinner that cooks itself in your pressure cooker. Vegetable Wild Rice Soup MaryJo and I are back up in Minnesota for the summer and Minnesota is the home of wild rice, (along with Canada which has a lot of wild rice). It is something…
Creamy Potato Leek Soup
Creamy potato leek soup is healthy comfort food. Perfect for a winter meal or as a first course. Inspiration For Potato Leek Soup MaryJo picked up a package of leeks from our neighborhood market. The leeks came three to a package and cost about $3.00. I had just the day before watched an episode of…
Summertime Seafood Gazpacho
With summer upon us, I look for light refreshing meals such as this tasty seafood gazpacho. This is sure to be a hit with the whole family. Back in 2013 I did a gazpacho recipe and figured I should update it and add a little more adventure and taste to it. I ran across a recipe,…
Vegetarian Broccoli Cheddar Cheese Soup
Nothing beats a flavorful, satisfying vegetarian broccoli cheddar cheese soup. Really nothing. It’s a wonderful late winter comfort food treat. Make this and you’ll wonder why you’ve never done it before, or is that me? Yeah, it’s me. My vegetarian daughter is visiting this week from the frozen tundra. Somehow we were talking about either…
Leftover Turkey Vegetable Soup
Leftover turkey vegetable soup with bacon. Delicious recipe that includes bacon for extra flavor. Soup..it’s what’s for Dinner We made a 14 pound turkey to feed 4 people! Therefore, Leftover Turkey Vegetable Soup. Mary Jo made wonderful turkey stock from the carcass. Mary Jo also made some delicious honey whole wheat bread to sop up…