At home in Pennsylvania this soup is really popular, and whenever I’m hungry for home I make Chicken Corn Soup. There isn’t anything simpler, but it’s sweet and comforting and hearty without being heavy. As My Little Man moved from being a toddler into the preschool years, I began to make soup again (I unconsciously avoided them… Continue reading Chicken Corn Soup
Tag: whole foods
Strawberry Mango Salsa
Salsa is a totally fun food to me. You can do so many things with it – as a dip, as a topping for meat, as a fun addition to a wrap or sandwich – and fruity, spicy ones are my favorite kinds. When I heard about a strawberry-mango combination last week, I decided to… Continue reading Strawberry Mango Salsa
S’Mashed Italian Potatoes
I learned to make this dish from a friend of a friend in college. They’re easy, versatile, full of flavor, and yet different from your everyday mashed potatoes. Best of all, they can be prepared three different ways, depending on the time you have for serving. I once made them in a slow cooker to… Continue reading S’Mashed Italian Potatoes
Mom’s Baked Corn
This is a family staple for us, and no family gathering or holiday would be the same without it! It’s simple and easy to make, transports well, and holds when necessary. My great-grandmother loved it, and she complimented my mom on this dish every time she made it. Since Grandma was an amazing cook in… Continue reading Mom’s Baked Corn
Homemade Potato Chips
Do you ever have cooking experiments go wrong? That’s how I ended up with these chips. When another idea didn’t work out and I was left with a bowlful of sliced potatoes, I decided to try making chips with them – and they couldn’t have turned out better. We ate every single one. Immediately. People… Continue reading Homemade Potato Chips
Best Ever Cheesy Grilled Potatoes
Our Fourth of July picnic wasn’t what I expected. Instead of wanting hamburgers, the kids begged for steak – of all things. Since the cuts in the case did look pretty good, we picked one out – and then had to revamp the rest of my planned menu to match this fancier cut of meat. Steak,… Continue reading Best Ever Cheesy Grilled Potatoes
Mom’s Fried Chicken
When I was a kid my mom used to make fried chicken. It wasn’t like the greasy fried chicken that we saw at picnics every summer, but instead a rich and simple dish that she always served with my favorite foods – mashed potatoes, baked corn, and even simple stuffing. As I got older, this… Continue reading Mom’s Fried Chicken
Shish-ke-sketti
I love eating shish-ke-bobs, but they take forever to make. Not cook – they grill up in no time – but it seems to take forever to soak the skewers, chop all the veggies, thread everything on there – that’s the worst! – and then marinate it all. A few days ago I had everything I… Continue reading Shish-ke-sketti
Smoked Sausage Foil Babies
A few weeks ago we made our favorite Foil Babies a new way – with smoked sausage – and it was definitely a winner here. It’s tasty but comes together in just minutes, and then you can hang out with your family while the grill does all the work. I’m looking forward… Continue reading Smoked Sausage Foil Babies
Roasted Turkey and Brie Grilled Sandwich
With lots of leftover roasted turkey last week, I was looking for new ways to use it. With the temperatures all over the place and busy birthday plans in place, we decided to put them in fun, new sandwiches. Since I love Brie and hadn’t had it in a while, this became our go-to… Continue reading Roasted Turkey and Brie Grilled Sandwich
