Recipes

I posted a picture on Instagram after I had made this turkey pot pie—the week after Thanksgiving. I had tagged it: Thanksgiving left-overs and knew I had to qualify that statement b/c everyone would be doing the math for how old the turkey was I had used. Just so everyone can rest easy…I had frozen

We are heading into soup weather here in Iowa and I can’t get enough of it. The soup, that is…not the weather. It’s always amazing to me how easy it is to come up with ingredients for a pot of soup from my cupboards and refrigerator/freezer, even if I don’t plan ahead for it.

I don’t know if everyone has had the pleasure of picking out food that’s displayed in giant bowls, sitting on ice, behind a glass counter, but if not…you for sure need to at least once. We didn’t grow up eating a lot of pre-made foods, especially the expensive stuff from the grocery store deli, but

I am admittedly a ‘dumper’ when it comes to cooking—I have a hard time being prepared enough to have all the ingredients for a recipe and usually just kind of wing it. Sometimes, though, you just have to admit that only a recipe will do. Chicken noodle soup is one of those dishes that I’ve never qui

A few weeks ago, a friend posted on Facebook that she was putting together a group of ladies to do a meal prep class at a local grocery store. I’ve been wanting to try one out for a while, so I jumped at the chance—anything to make week-nites a little bit easier is amazing in my books.

A few years ago, I went through a crisp craze—whatever yummy fruits were in season, I was going to put a crunchy, cinnamon-y topping on them and bake. There’s just something warm and comforting about a bubbling fruit crisp with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top that makes you feel good.

Okay, full-disclosure…I’ve been on a diet my entire life. I came into the world chubby and it was my parents’ mission to get the chub off. Looking back, I know they were doing what they thought was right, but I also know that weight is tied to so much more than food. That’s all a story for another d

You guys, two things: 1. I’m legit freezing at my desk right now. How is it that cold weather sneaks up on us so quickly? 2. I can’t stop thinking about these brownies since I made them, and I want to grab a big ol’ glass of milk and give finishing them a go. I’m no quitter.

Growing up, my mom had a few recipes that were hers —the ones that people requested for get-togethers or the ones that she would make if someone was sick or needed a pick-me-up. One of my favorites was always her oatmeal chocolate chip cookies; they are the perfect blend of chewy + crunchy…plus t

I don’t know about you, but I’m always skeptical when the food I’m going to eat has the name of another food. Like…a cheeseburger is a sandwich, not a soup. I’m so happy that I looked past whatever misgivings I had with the name of this tasty soup, though, because it has become one of my favorites a

As I’m sitting at my desk typing this, the weather is showing itself to finally be Fall! This time of the year holds a special place in my heart; lovely parts of my life’s story had their start in the months of Fall. The Mr. and I began our relationship toward the end of Summer in 2000…but I have fo

Don’t get me wrong…I love summertime. Road trips, swimming, and being tan (I know, I know) make me so happy! It never fails, though, as soon as I see the leaves starting to change, I’m ready for Fall to come. I’m looking out my office window right now and I can see the golden hues creeping into the