I woke up today and there was snow on ground and this weekend we are heading to Chicago to tailgate in 20 degree weather. Soup season is here (and will probably stay here for quite awhile…boo). This rich and comforting soup comes from the new issue of Hy-Vee Seasons. I made it a couple days … Hearty Beef and Vegetable Soup
I came up with this recipe last year around the holidays and it’s still one of my favorites. The fresh herbs pair perfectly with the sausage and apples and the ciabatta bread adds a unique, rustic quality to the dish. … My favorite stuffing
My pumpkin love continues…except this time I incorporated it into one of my favorite tailgate dishes – chili! With apples being so abundant right now I decided to try my luck at making a chili that combined the taste of apple and pumpkin without being too sweet. The end result was super rich and flavorful. … Apple Pumpkin Chili
Went apple picking today! Nothing beats being outside in the slightly cool, crisp air and tasting a variety of different apples straight from the tree. Instead of making apple crisp or applesauce I decided to think outside of the box and make a meatloaf! This dish is extremely comforting but also packs a big nutrition … Chicken Apple Meatloaf
With fall right around the corner, we soon reach a point where you have to get a little creative with seasonal ingredients. This week I wanted to cook with an ingredient that not many people know how to use (or would choose to use): fennel. When eaten raw, fennel bulbs have a licorice-like flavor. When … Pan Roasted Chicken Thighs with Fennel and Olives
Recently, I went to Cedar Ridge winery for lunch and a wine tour. The food there is so comforting and fresh and they have a wide variety of fresh pizzas. One especially stood out – it had brussels sprouts! Those little cabbage-like nuggets were one of my least favorite vegetables growing up but once I … Roasted Brussel Sprout and Bacon Flatbread Pizza
Have you ever tried hatch chiles? Located right in the middle of the Rio Grande agricultural territory, Hatch, New Mexico declared itself to be the chile capital of the world. “Hatch Chiles” refer to the five or six main cultivated varieties of New Mexico chiles. Hatch chile’s peak season begins mid-to-late August, so right now is the … Hatch Chile Chili
I’m always trying to put a healthy spin on comfort food favorites. In this case I was craving Mexican so I decided to create a “good-for-you” enchilada dish that no one would ever suspect as lighter fare. The roasted sweet potatoes balance perfectly with the salty green chiles and spicy chipotle peppers. Finish this dish … Turkey and Roasted Sweet Potato Enchiladas
Greek yogurt is one of my favorite foods. While it’s mostly sold as a breakfast or snack item, I enjoy incorporating it into different dishes for added protein and flavor. In this case, I prepared a yogurt topping for chicken. While it sounds a bit unique, the end result is a chicken breast that is … Cooking with Greek Yogurt
Summer is a perfect time to pick up some fresh, sweet cherries! They’re bursting with flavor and health benefits. They are among the top 20 foods with the highest concentration of antioxidants. They are heart healthy and contain melatonin, so they are a great food to incorporate into your diet if you need help regulating … Cherries
