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Category: Soups & Salads

Slow Cooked Beef Stew

Beef Stew

I had a bunch of leftover veggies from our Bountiful Basket one week, including these gorgeous rainbow carrots. I got some stew beef at the market and put that in the crock pot with some flour and made sure the meat was lightly coated in flour. I cooked the meat a bit then added in…

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Breadbowl Chili

Breadbowl Chili

The chili tastes just as good not in a bread bowl, they are just more fun to eat. : ) Take the breadbowl and cut the top off, which is great for dipping, add the chili, top with cheese and you are done! Mmmmmm……

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Simple Pasta Salad

Pasta Salad

This is all done based on how many servings you need. This pasta salad stores very well in the fridge, so having extra isn’t a bad thing. If you need it for a group of people, I would suggest using an entire box of noodles, if it’s just for your family I’d use a couple…

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Potato Salad

While I’m actually the one typing it, I’m giving my mom (Liz) the credit she deserves on this recipe. I LOVED her potato salad growing up, loved it. Only fair since the recipe I have is hers word for word that I give her the credit on this classic salad. 1 c. mayo 2 tbsp….

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Tomato Salad

1 cup uncooked pasta 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill 1/4 cup pitted green olives 1 cup diced feta cheese 1 ripe tomato, chopped 1/4 cup olive oil 1/8 cup lemon juice 1 pinch of garlic salt 1 pinch of italian herbs seasonings Salt and pepper to taste Bring a pot…

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Homemade Chicken Soup

Brown cut chicken (breasts work well) and cut into small pieces. Place in pot. Add 4-6 cups of water. Add chopped onion, garlic, and celery. Add chicken bouillon to taste (4-5 tsp) or replace 1 cup water with chicken broth. Add carrots and other veggies. Just before serving add macaroni. Sprinkle with grated cheese.

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