I’m a big fan of shortcuts. I cook extra and freeze, or throw a big package of chicken breasts in the crockpot and cook them until they shred. Freeze this crockpot shredded chicken and you can pull out portions for burritos, soup, quesadillas, skillet meals – pretty much anything that you need chicken for. I’m […]
For the Freezer
Easy Cauliflower Soup
This soup is adapted from a Pioneer Woman recipe. I have used fresh or frozen cauliflower in this – frozen doesn’t need to be cooked as much, but still tastes great. If you like, you CAN take your immersion blender to this or dump it in the VitaMix to make a creamy smooth soup. I […]
Sausage and Beef Bolognese Sauce Recipe
Homemade bolognese sauce with sausage and beef – perfect for a cold day or a day of freezer cooking. This sauce is wonderful the day it’s made, but watch out – day 2 or out of the freezer it’s phenomenal! Give it a try today!
Making Stock – The Basics
There is not one cook on the earth, professional or novice, that wont agree that homemade stock makes just about any dish 100% better. Here’s my technique for making basic beef or poultry stock.
Easy Pueblo Green Chile Recipe
PLEASE NOTE. This is not “Pueblo” green chile as in “Pueblo, CO” – its “Pueblo Green Chile” as in the New Mexican “Pueblo” culture. I’m getting a bunch of nasty comments about this fact. First – get over yourself, use what you can source. I live 6+ hrs from Pueblo, CO. 8+ Hours from New […]
Homemade Easy Minestrone Soup in 30 Minutes or Less
Try this warming and hearty easy minestrone soup dish on cold fall and winter days when you need to warm things up a bit. Cooking the pasta separately is the key to a great finished product, give it a try and share with your friends for a casual get together or holiday meal.