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This hearty beef stew is rich, satisfying, and packed with tender beef, lots of vegetables, and fragrant herbs. The addition of carrots, potatoes make this a hearty one-pot meal nestled in a wonderfully rich and thick sauce. All you need is some crusty bread and softened butter for a complete dinner. Ingredients Directions Nutrition Facts (per … Read more

Pho (Vietnamese Noodle Soup) has long been one of my absolute favorite things to eat. There has been more than one occasion in which I have actually gotten in my car and driven over 45 minutes for the express purpose of indulging in good bowl of the stuff, which is why this pho recipe is sorely needed. … Read more

These super easy Italian biscotti couldn’t be more different from the soft and chewy cookies that I usually share with you.  If you’ve ever had biscotti before, you already know they’re not soft at all. Instead they’re hard and crunchy, and despite the fact that I usually avoid these two characteristics like the plague when it comes … Read more

A favorite during the holiday season, peanut butter blossoms are as easy as they are delicious.  The soft, chewy cookies surrounding a perfectly sweet chocolate kiss add a beautiful festive touch to your holiday cookie platters or your next cookie exchange. I know they’re a classic Christmas cookie, but I actually bake peanut butter blossoms … Read more

My favorite fall tradition is making butternut squash soup on Sunday afternoons. On a brisk day, there’s nothing more soothing than chopping and simmering vegetables over a warm stove. As you cook, the kitchen fills with the cozy scent of sage, rosemary, and butternut squash, and when you’re finished, steaming bowls of butternut squash soup (that … Read more

Would you like to know how to dehydrate kiwi fruit? This is a little different type of fruit to dehydrate because it’s not a really sweet fruit.  It’s a perfect fruit to dehydrate because it dries fairly quickly, depending on the humidity in the location where you’re drying it. Today this batch took 16 hours to dehydrate … Read more

This Carrot and Bacon Soup is definitely not your run-of-the-mill everyday soup. it’s the next level! Packed with sweet carrots and topped with crunchy salty bacon, it’s the perfect salty-sweet combination. I need to have a twist in my soups for me to really enjoy them and this recipe definitely has it. Ingredients TO SERVE  Bread  chopped leaves … Read more

Learn how to make sourdough tortillas with five basic ingredients: sourdough starter, flour, water, oil, and salt. They are perfect for a quick summer wrap or your favorite tacos. Sourdough tortillas may be vying for the top spot in my favorite sourdough creations. Right next to English muffins…or pancakes, maybe pizza crusts. Ok, I really … Read more

An easy and delicious  creamy  potato soup recipe that can be made in just one pot. Loaded with bacon and creamy potato goodness, this is a favorite comfort food in my household. Savory, creamy, and loaded with bacon, sour cream, and cheese.  You guys already know that we don’t exactly do health food around here. Duration: Prep Time: 30minutes minutes … Read more

I’ve learned this recipe from a friend from Mexico. I don’t eat menudo, because the tripe or pig’s feet made me nauseous.  She always celebrated with this soup and I can eat everything in it without being grossed out! It’s very delicious and everyone always get seconds or thirds. Don’t forget to garnish! I add … Read more