Mardi Gras at our house this year featured Shrimp Gumbo. That's it! No party, no family meal, no king cake. I find it really daunting to cook a multicourse meal for our family of four, so I would rather cook a single dish that is a bit more elaborate. As an Amazon … [Read more...] about Shrimp & Sausage Gumbo
Soups & Salads
Black-eyed Peas & Barley Salad
Black-eyed peas are a new food for me since I usually buy our beans in a can. Don't judge, most beans are good enough out of the can, so making black-eyed peas from dried beans was a new experience. You can check out my recipe for black-eyed peas to see how it went for … [Read more...] about Black-eyed Peas & Barley Salad
Famous Barr’s French Onion Soup
Famous Barr's French Onion Soup is a historic recipe from the middle to late 1900s. While a bowl of onions doesn't really inspire the mouth to water, cooked in this recipe they transform into a sweet, hearty soup that will please even picky eaters. Even those with an aversion … [Read more...] about Famous Barr’s French Onion Soup
Smokey White Chicken Chili
Nothing screams Fall like a big bowl of chili, and this Smokey White Chicken Chili is no exception. This healthy chili recipe is super smokey, packed with flavor (other than beans), and is prepared very quickly. No super slow cook for hours or chopping multiple ingredients. … [Read more...] about Smokey White Chicken Chili
Secret Ingredient Butternut Squash Soup (Vegan)
Butternut Squash Soup is one of those dishes that is very hit or miss. It's either holy crap amazing or missing something vital that leads to half-full bowls... There are a lot of factors which go into this soup, and I have finally found my favorite way to prepare this soup with … [Read more...] about Secret Ingredient Butternut Squash Soup (Vegan)