Helloooo, my frannnnds! This recipe is so colorful, so bright, SO delicious, andddd…. it’s pretty much perfect [so modest, I know]. The sous chef and I have been going a teensyy weensy bit overboard on cauliflower rice [because, hello, Trader Joe’s pre-riced cauliflower has been nothing short of life changing] and this will give you every….
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Split Pea Soup with Smoked Bacon and Thyme
Honestly, I’d contemplate moving to Antarctica to justify making split pea soup year-round. Extreme? Maybe. Would Canada suffice? Probably. But I’m not taking chances here, my friends. This rich, hearty, earthy soup is pretty much what my dreams are made of. It’s soul warming. But it also presents a MAJOR conflict: do I trust my…
Slow Cooker Red Wine Pot Roast
So it’s supposed to get down to 23 degrees tonight, and this is *everything* I need to cope. And by cope, I mean, bring on the cold weather, give me three heaping bowls of this hearty, rich, melt-in-your mouth, ah-mazing pot roast — and sure, twist my arm, a bottle of red wine, too. *Immediately…
Slow Cooker Chicken Curry
FRIENDS! I feel like I’m on a comfort food bender and let’s just say I wouldn’t have it any other way. My pants, on the other hand, may feel slightly different — just a hunch I have — but I wouldn’t want to jump to conclusions [#spandexforlyfe]. Also, pro tip for the holidays: you don’t…
Sage and Butternut Squash Chicken Pot Pie
Chicken pot pie IS fall. Winter, too, for that matter. But definitely fall. I mean, I’d eat chicken pot pie on the 4th of July in sweltering heat because I’m actually incapable of NOT devouring chicken pot pie… i.e. having thirds for that matter. It really is the ultimate comfort food. And it reminds me of so much…
Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore
Oh. my. goodness. gracious. This recipe. It’s basically comfort heaven. Or chicken cacciatore heaven. I absolutely love chicken cacciatore, and this recipe is pretty much the exclamation point on that statement. First of all, it simmers for hours, creating this hearty, stew-like yumminess PACKED with melt-in-your-mouth chicken thighs, onions, peppers, mushrooms, herbs — just so, so…
Asian Beef Stir Fry
Y’all, I am forever in search of quick, easy, saucy [read: DELICIOUS], lower-carb [more carbs for wine, duh] recipes. And this, my friends, pretty much checks all of those boxes. It’s also prepared in one dish, so seriously no fuss here. It’s warm, spicy, filling — probably as close to healthy comfort food as it gets [minus…
Slow Cooker Lentil and Kale Soup
I make no secret of my obsession with soup. And I’m 97% convinced mother nature is doing her damnedest to test my fortitude for whipping up everything cozy this fall — which is completely fine with me — because I’m up for the challenge. Did I mention IT’S 80 DEGREES IN OCTOBER? So, step 1…
Classic Penne alla Vodka
I know what you’re thinking… vodka?! But not to worry, I haven’t changed my allegiance from red wine [WHEW]. I just figure, you know, vodka sauce = more red wine for you to enjoy. Perfect logic, right? But in all seriousness, you cannot go wrong with classic penne alla vodka. Hearty pasta swimming in a…
Parsnip Noodles with Hot Italian Sausage and Broccolini
So the sous chef and I were grocery shopping this past weekend – and he has this thing where he swears I keep the list secretive [I TOTALLY DON’T. I just don’t want soft and mushy cucumbers.], so I delegate where it makes sense. Like onions. Hard to go wrong with onions. Or lemons. He’s…