This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #GiveThanksBeFull #CollectiveBias Can you believe Thanksgiving is next week? Well, believe it or not, the time is near. This time of year is so busy, but I just love it! Spending time with family and friends enjoying delicious food together…what…
Italian Green Bean & Tomato Salad
We’re definitely into the dog days of summer. Have you been enjoying the weather? For me, this really hot weather almost keeps me out of the kitchen… almost. I’ve held off on turning the oven on most nights the past few weeks and opted to cook out on the grill instead. It’s easy and I love putting together simple,…
Garlicky Green Bean & Parmesan Soup
Welcome to May! The weather is slowly getting warmer and the first of my daffodils have blossomed and I am sure my tulips (my absolute favorite) aren’t far behind. I have been busy working up the soil in my garden and planting a few Spring vegetables. I like to bring as much fresh food to…
Santa Fe Rice & Beans
The cold continues! This winter has just been crazy. I know eventually Spring will soon come around, but wow, the cold has been brutal. My children are off from school part of the week and I am hoping for wind chills to be above 20 degrees at least one of those days, so they can…
Simple Chicken & Bean Stew
[pinit] I love comfort food, but not all of the calories that come with it! I like to have at least a few recipes on hand that give me that warm, cozy, comforting feeling when it’s cold outside, but that are also pretty healthy. This Chicken & Bean Stew is a healthy, simple meal…
Crockpot Pasta Fagioli
Looking for a good Slow Cooker recipe? This Pasta Fagioli soup is a hearty meal that is perfect for a busy day. This meal is great on a cold night , topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and served with with fresh bread. This recipe makes a ton of soup, so you may want to…
Freezer Chili
I love to make chili on a cold winter’s night. It is the perfect meal to warm your family up. Last night I made this for dinner and this recipe makes a lot, so today I am freezing the leftover chili. This chili freezes really well and one pot should be enough for two meals….
