Cozy, wintery, cold weather, sit-next-to-the-fireplace-with-a-big-bowl-of-*instertfoodhere* meals are my ABSOLUTE fave. I just love them. That type of food makes me feel warm and cozy inside and just puts me in THE best mood! Yes, sure, fine - fresh, bright summer produce has its place in my heart too, but nothing can beat a straight up cozy meal when it's crisp and cold outside! And - bonus - ...
Absolute Easiest No-Fuss Lasagna
One of my favorite things in the world to do is make my totally from scratch lasagna. I mean like SUPER from scratch: homemade pasta, homemade sauce - we even home make the ricotta (actually super easy). I make it when there's a really special occasion or when I'm feeling like spending an afternoon in the kitchen cooking something super labor intensive, because that can be calming and therapeutic ...
Creamy Chicken and Fresh Corn Casserole
This casserole is summer and fall holding hands and skipping down the street together. It is THE perfect recipe for those of us who are still enjoying summer in all its warmth, sunny days, pool visits, and fresh, ripe veggies but are also cautiously excited to welcome fall into our homes with its comforting, "curl up on the couch with a blanket when you get back from pumpkin picking" feel. It ...
Stout Chili
You chilly? Eat some chili. Ima just leave that cheesy pun there for a few minutes so you can enjoy it. Has it been enjoyed? Good. Let's continue. Ummmm can you maybe ignore the fact that this is the second chili recipe I've posted within a few months? What can I say...I'm a fan of chili, and I love how creative you can get with it. Also, it's the perfect cold weather food! It simmers on ...
Healing Chicken Noodle Stew
This stew could not be more perfect for the current weather in Kansas right now. It has been raining for two days, and it is just wonderfully comfy and cozy. Rainy days are awful if you are trying to run errands and be productive, but if you are staying inside all or most of the day? Pure bliss. Rainy days also aren't great for blog photography because no bright natural light = no bueno. But they ...
Creamy Baked Mushroom Rice
Okay, people. Everything I'm about to say to you is CRUCIALLY important, so I need you to not just scroll through and look at the pretty pictures...zone in for some life changing info. This recipe. Is seriously. My new. OBSESSION IN LIFE. You guys...this rice. Thiiissss rrriiiiiiiccccceeeeeee. Let's just talk for reals for a few minutes...just you and me. Here's what you're about to experience ...
Chicken Alfredo Lasagna Rollups
These are so fun. They are fun to make, fun to roll up, and extra fun to eat! Your servings come out in these little perfectly portioned cheesy, creamy, meaty packages - I love it! Officially a rollup fan fo-eva. Goodbye traditional lasagna. It was fun knowing you, but I am a way bigger fan of your rolled up counterpart. Life is short, make lasagna fun and roll it up, yo. In my mind, these were ...
Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup
I am creating a scale for comfort food. On one end, we have cold salad that you are eating while sitting in an uncomfortable chair, wearing super tight pants (the tight pants are key). On the other end, we have a steaming bowl of thick soup that you are eating while curled up in a blanket, sitting on your cushy couch in front of the fire place while it is snowing outside. We will call the salad ...