elevated recipes for creative home chefs
Comforting, cozy, and classic! This mouth-watering rustic tomato basil bisque is loaded with tomato and basil goodness. Rich, creamy, and delicious. Top it with fresh basil, cream, and baked cheddar cheese croutons. It’s another way to enjoy the grilled cheese and tomato soup combination. Tomato, basil, and cheese for the […]
This homey, comforting and hearty Irish pub style shepherd’s pie is ideal for any St. Patrick’s Day dinner or for a leisurely weeknight/weekend meal. 🍀 This classic shepherd’s pie has a tomato and beef filling mixed with a mirepoix (meer-pwah) fresh vegetables (onions, carrots, and celery), thyme, and parsley. Then, […]
Comfort soups are the best when they use fresh produce ingredients from the garden. After harvesting the last of my bell peppers and parsley, it made sense to make a delicious soup. This soup takes the classic stuffed pepper to the next level. It has everything you would enjoy in […]
Hola, everyone! 🇲🇽 Cinco de Mayo is on Tuesday! It is National Enchilada Day too. To celebrate, enjoy this flavor-packed chicken enchiladas. They are loaded with salsa verde, green chilis, shredded chicken, and nacho blend cheeses. And they are topped with cilantro, pico de gallo and sour cream. Makes for […]
Cinco de Mayo is around the corner! Enjoy this one-pot pasta! This pasta is cheesy, creamy and it’s packed with taco flavors. Top it with fresh cilantro, pico de gallo and sour cream. It’s so easy, quick, and easy cleanup. Add this one to your Taco Tuesday dinner rotation. Winner, […]
It’s been warming up this week but evenings still get a bit chilly. Two of my favorite things to do in these kinds of evenings are to curl up in a blanket and enjoy a warm home-cooked meal. This ham and potato chowder is hearty and very comforting. Many of […]
My grandmother would make the most amazing chocolate chip cookies and we would freeze them to savor this treat for later. Inspired by her recipe, these cookies are the ideal chewy chocolate chip cookie. They create nostalgia for me every time I eat one or two. Why only eat one […]
One of the best Sunday comfort meals is a good old fashioned pot roast. This version is made in your pressure cooker in less than 60 minutes. Meat comes out juicy and tender. It’s also loaded with potatoes, carrots, celery, and flavor-packed gravy. Take it to the level by garnishing […]
Another comfort meal to add to the family dinner rotation. This is one of the best dump-and-go dinners you’ll want to make frequently. Most of the ingredients you might already have in your pantry or freezer. This chicken is hearty, comforting and delicious. Enjoy by serving it over steamed rice […]
Comfort food recipes are family-dinner musts throughout the week. They are among my favorite meals to add the dinner rotation. Quick and easy. This poppyseed chicken is simple, yet it can be ritzy. It can be served over rice or mashed potatoes. Add a side of broccoli or side salad […]
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