My Grandma's easy minestrone soup recipe is one of the healthiest vegetable-loaded soups you'll make, and it tastes far better than any of those Olive Garden copycat recipes thanks to the secret ingredient in the savory broth. Easy Minestrone Soup Recipe "It is well worth ... continue reading... about How to Make the Best Minestrone Soup
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Easy Lemon Orzo Faux Risotto
Say it ain't faux! Yes it is! Faux ri-soh-tto to be exact. I'm a big believer in real stuff. Real butter. Check. Real friends. They're the only kind. Real flowers instead of fake? Always. So why go faux with risotto? 1. In my humble cooking opinion, using orzo makes ... continue reading... about Easy Lemon Orzo Faux Risotto
Skinny Slow Cooker Kale and Turkey Meatball Soup
This healthy spin on classic Italian Wedding Soup is made lighter with turkey meatballs, white beans, and plenty of kale, all in a light and comforting broth. We're all feeling it, aren't we? It wouldn't be the New Year without focusing on cleaning up, clearing out and and ... continue reading... about Skinny Slow Cooker Kale and Turkey Meatball Soup
Garlicky Swiss Chard and Chickpeas
**This giveaway is now closed. There are few things I enjoy more than spending an afternoon cuddled up with: A: A warm body I love (Smudge, G Dawg or one of the pups all take first place), B: Either my iPad loaded with new online mags to scroll through or a fresh batch of my ... continue reading... about Garlicky Swiss Chard and Chickpeas
Avocado Cream and Chicken Suiza Enchiladas Recipe
Yesterday I sat on the deck at lunchtime and it hit me. Fall has arrived. It's only a few days past Labor Day and while I'm fondly reminiscing about Smudge and her summer hijinks, I am beyond thrilled to bid it adieu. Hello to cooler nighttime temps forcing the changing colors ... continue reading... about Avocado Cream and Chicken Suiza Enchiladas Recipe
Green Beans and Shiitake Mushrooms Plus 5 Simple Thanksgiving Sides
The stories are what I remember the most. Everyone gathered around my Grandma Mary Jane's dining table set with her best crystal and china—that I now have. The ambrosia salad that she'd make just for me. Helping my Aunt Jill make the relish tray and sneaking the squeeze cheese ... continue reading... about Green Beans and Shiitake Mushrooms Plus 5 Simple Thanksgiving Sides
