This posting is late tonight as my kids are on their second snow day this week and most likely heading into their third tomorrow. Yesterday school was closed because of the snow. Today school is closed because of the cold. I woke up this morning to an igloo on Weatherbug for the forecast – not…
Category: Soups and Stews
Slow Cooker Parmesan Tomato Soup
So last night what we really did was this: Because Buffalo was under so much snow the NFL moved the Buffalo vs. Jets game to Detroit. Then they offered free tickets! Of course we went. A 3 hour drive across Michigan to see the Bills? We are there. My children got to attend their first…
Slow Cooker Beef Stew made with Balsamic Vinegar and Sweet Potatoes
As I look at the thermometer and see it is only 29 degrees but feels like 19 degrees I am already thinking about what warm, comforting foods I can make for dinner tonight. As the days get colder my slow cooker is going to be getting a good workout. I started this recipe by perusing…
Slow Cooker Zuppa Toscana
As the weather continues to get colder I am looking for more uses for my slow cooker and rich, hearty soups. My family loves hot, meaty soups with loaves of fresh bread or garlic bread for dipping. There is something about those meals makes us all feel warm and toasty inside. As I was browsing…
Spicy One Pot Sausage Soup
I needed a quick dish for dinner last night. I didn’t even start cooking until 6:00 pm. I had one pound of Italian sausage thawed in the refrigerator and needed to come up with something easy that would be on the table within half an hour. Sausage soup! Verdict: This dish had tons of flavor,…
Rachael Ray’s French Onion Soup
My daughter hates onions. If she seems them in a dish she will painstakingly pick out each and every one of them. I take care to make sure they are usually finely diced and mixed thoroughly into each dish. The two exceptions she has are French Onion Soup and Onion Rings. I have tried to…
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