Do you want to know what happened in Kansas today? They closed schools because of EXTREME COLD. Like...no snow...no ice...no dangerous driving conditions...just cold weather. The concern is that they don't want kids waiting outside for the buses when it's like negative ten degrees. So hopefully that gives you a nice frigid visual of the weather outside right now. Growing up in North Carolina ...
Hot Cheesy Corn Dip
Okay, I mean...let's just be real with each other for a second. Is there anyone out there who doesn't have an emotionally intimate moment with their computer screen when they hear words like hot+cheesy+corn+dip in one title? How could this dip possibly not be the most delicious chip topper ever when it's cheesy, creamy, and loaded with sweet kernels of corn? If I'm being honest, I could go to TOWN ...
Chicken French Dip Sandwiches
It is highly challenging for me to go to a restaurant, see a French Dip on the menu, and not order it. McAlister's Deli is one of our frequent post-church lunch spots on Sunday, and every time we go there, I peruse the menu, trying to lie to myself and pretend I'm actually going to order something other than the French Dip, buuutttt, alas...every single time, gimme dat French Dip, yo. They are ...
Roasted Tomatillo Stewed Chickpeas
Chickpeas are my new food obsession. They are like these tender and hearty morsels of yumminess, and they have way better flavor and texture than other beans - less mushy, more tasty! This recipe right here, friends, is THA best chickpea recipe I've ever had. Here's the situation we're talkin' about here - tomatillos, red onions, and garlic roast in the oven and are then pureed. Meanwhile, the ...
Microwave Mac and Cheese in a Mug
It's official. My life is changed forever now that I can have a piping hot mug of delicious mac and cheese in five minutes FLAT. No joke on that five minutes - the pasta and water cook in the microwave for four minutes, during which you grate your cheddar cheese. The mug comes out of the microwave, gets a quick stir, the cheese and half and half get thrown in, and after another thirty seconds in ...
Roasted Potato and Fennel Soup
Kindly do me a favor and throw away - no, burn - every other soup recipe you've ever made and MAKE THIS AND ONLY THIS FOREVER. I'm fo reals. It's the only soup you'll ever need. We struck gold here, people. This soup is seriously one of the best things I've ever eaten, and it is ab-so-LUTELY going on my repeat list and, more importantly, my make-for-people-when-they-come-over-for-dinner list, and ...
Vegetarian Bolognese Sauce
I'm bout to have some Italians chasing me down with pitchforks for using the oxymoron "Vegetarian Bolognese"...but wait! It's yummy. And it looks like a bolognese. And it feels like a bolognese. And it has a lot of the same ingredients...so, can we still be frands? I realize that I just created a vegetarian version of a super traditionally meat loaded sauce...kind of like saying "Vegetarian Fried ...
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 ...
Creamy Baked French Onion Rice
Oh, hello there. Sorry, I was slightly occupied mopping up the puddle of drool that has collected on my computer's keyboard as I stare dreamily at that creamy, decadent french onion rice. But don't worry, I'm with ya now. And I'm ready to chat about this deliciousness! Are you familiar with French Onion Soup? If not, you gotta jump on that bandwagon ASAP. This recipe was created out of my deep ...
Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Maple Butter Sauce
Oh. My. Gosh. This is the epitome of food. Literally I cannot even tell you the love I have for this dish. It is ABSOLUTELY one of my all time favorite recipes, and I could honestly and truly eat it every single day and be happy forever. The gnocchi is tender with a slightly sweet earthiness from the sweet potato, the sauce is rich and savory with a subtle maple flavor and a hint of garlic...it's ...