Soups And Stews

Traditional French Onion Soup

I love soup and this one is no exception. It has onions that are slow-cooked to perfection and then cooked in a broth with a hint of delectable white wine. It is then topped with a toasty baguette and smothered with gruyere cheese... This soup may seem like it is strenuous to make but it… Continue reading Traditional French Onion Soup

Soups And Stews

Italian Chicken Soup

This recipe is easy to make and it is so full of flavor. There is just something about this soup that is so comforting to the soul. It is great to have in the fall or winter when it is cold or rainy. This soup is slowly simmered with vegetables and herbs to get the… Continue reading Italian Chicken Soup

Dinner

Tortellini Alla Panna

If you love pasta alfredo then you will fall in love with this dish. This is the original creamy dish that you know. However, this is not the alfredo you know from those pasta jars or restaurants. It is similar but it is not. If that makes sense. All will be revealed as we make… Continue reading Tortellini Alla Panna

Soups And Stews

Pasta e Fagioli

This soup is one of my absolute favorite Italian soups. It is effortless to make and the flavor is just... so delicious. It is just one of many perfect cold-weather meals. I did a ton of research and searched tons of recipes to find the most authentic style of Pasta e Fagioli I could put… Continue reading Pasta e Fagioli

Sauces And dips · Sides

Frijoles De Olla (Beans In A Pot) Recipe For Refried Beans

This is my take on refried beans. They are not hard to make but a bit time-consuming. I find it well worth the wait for good refried beans. This is a far cry from the canned stuff; it tastes 1000 times better. Although time-consuming it is effortless to make. Not many ingredients and if you… Continue reading Frijoles De Olla (Beans In A Pot) Recipe For Refried Beans

Desserts

Pumpkin Spice Donuts

We love making all the fall dinners and desserts during the fall and winter months. These Spiced donuts are always on our "To Make" list yearly. They are so soft and fluffy and the addition of the rum glaze on top just puts them over the top. I also add these to our dessert table… Continue reading Pumpkin Spice Donuts

Soups And Stews

Crockpot Chicken And Wild Rice Soup

Is it fall yet? I am not too sure. The weather is in the lower 80's in early November here. I am still making all of the fall soups and all of the other tasty dishes that come with this "cozy" time of year. I just bought a few new sweaters and long sleeves to… Continue reading Crockpot Chicken And Wild Rice Soup

Breads

Fry Bread (For Indian Tacos)

My family and I love fry bread. It is something that I had on a regular basis growing up. Being Native (Tsalagi/Iroquoian/Cherokee) this is the bread that was primarily made in our home... well besides cornbread, flatbread, and loaf bread... It was easier to make and it was just as good and not to mention… Continue reading Fry Bread (For Indian Tacos)

Soups And Stews

Beef And Hominy Chili

If you are tired of the same ol' chili then try this one. It is super easy to make and you can make it on the stove or the crockpot. It is a delicious spin on the same ol' beef chili. This recipe combines the flavor of beef chili and our family recipe of beef… Continue reading Beef And Hominy Chili

Dinner · Soups And Stews

Chicken And Rice

Chicken and Rice I have a love for chicken and rice. It is so easy and delicious. Everyone has their own way of making this tasty dish. Some people use yellow rice, some people use white rice, and some mix the perfect blend of spices to make their own yummy soup. Whatever the case may… Continue reading Chicken And Rice