Josh and I have been watching a lot of “Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy” and I’ve been so inspired by their way of cooking. They use minimal ingredients in their dishes, but they use the best and freshest ingredients they can find. While we don’t have the same tomatoes they do, we do the best … Roasted Tomato and Bean Stew
If you’re like most people this time of year, you probably have some leftovers veggies, cheese and ham in your fridge from the holiday festivities. This soup is a perfect way to utilize those ingredients! The Swiss cheese toasts compliment the salty ham perfectly and the beans and veggies help make this a complete meal. … Ham and White Bean Soup with Swiss Cheese Toasts
Whenever the weather starts to turn cooler, I crave a big bowl of chili. There are so many ways to make chili (as you’ll see on my website – I’ve made lots over the years). For this recipe I decided to lighten it up by using ground chicken instead of beef and I added sweet … Ground Chicken and Sweet Potato Chili Mac
Seafood chowders are one of my favorite types of soup – the flavor reminds me of sitting by the ocean! I love making soup or stew any time of the year. This chowder is full of delicious veggies and big chunks of salmon (yum). Fresh dill ties the whole dish together! Serve this with crackers … Salmon Chowder
Soup season lasts a long time here in Michigan, so it’s nice to keep a wide variety of soup recipes at the ready for when those cold months start. Soups are one of my favorite meals to prepare because the leftovers are so good and it’s easy to add a ton of veggies. This dish … Meatball, Potato and Kale Soup
This stew reheats beautifully, making it a perfect meal prep item to add to your list of meals for the week. The tomatoes and peppers add freshness and the Cajun seasoning, cumin and paprika provide a wonderful smoky and spicy combo of flavors. Serve this with brown rice, quinoa or couscous. Heat 1 tablespoon of … Cajun Chicken and Andouille Sausage Stew
There’s a number of restaurants I loved going to growing up. I sadly don’t live anywhere close to Charleston anymore and a lot of those restaurants are now closed so I was thankful that my Mom had this recipe in her recipe box. This restaurant served cabbage soup and hush puppies as a starter for … Cabbage Soup
This soup is one of my favorites because it’s so simple, but bursting with flavor. The roasted veggies add a nice nutty flavor and the crispy shallots add a pop of sweetness in every bite. Serve this with crusty bread for dipping and a big side salad drizzled with oil and vinegar. You can easily … Roasted Sweet Potato and Carrot Soup with Crispy Shallots
I often have several clients requesting meals that are gluten-free and dairy-free. Making meals and snacks that are gluten-free can be pretty simple these days since there are so many gluten-free products available, but making meals dairy-free is a little trickier (especially if you want them to taste good). Soaking raw cashews and blending them … Chicken and Veggie Stew (Dairy-Free)
Soup season is here and chili is one of my absolute favorite make-ahead meals. This version uses lean beef, lots of beans, loads of smoky spices and a full can of pumpkin (trust me) which adds great flavor and richness. I served mine with a dollop of full-fat plain Greek yogurt and a small sprinkle … Slow Cooker 3-Bean Chili
