Enjoying life with family & friends through food
Want a nice creamy soup? Or maybe just a light broth based one? Or maybe you prefer a salad…have you eaten too much meat this week and want something lighter and more refreshing? Take a look at these recipes and try something new. Something is sure to satisfy your taste buds!
Artichokes are one of my favorite vegetables. Preparing them like a stew, with potatoes, carrots, peas, onions, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil makes them even better. The first time I had this dish was in Greece (after all, it is a Greek dish 🙂…
It is always fun to play with your food. Think of your plate as your canvas and create fun and delicious masterpieces that will put a smile on the person you are serving it to. This salad does just that. Make it as a side…
If you are craving a light and tasty soup that will leave you satisfied, yet not feeling like you overate, this soup fits the bill! Nice healthy ingredients such as potatoes, carrots, celery, and onions are are in this soup and just a little bit…
I have made this salad for years. It’s always a favorite at the table and one of my sister and husband’s favorite sides that I make. I can eat the whole bowl myself, if I wasn’t carb conscious! It is simple to throw together and…
I concocted this recipe while fasting from meat, meat products, dairy, etc. for Orthodox Easter. My daughter said this was the best chili she has every had…and we make a lot of chili here. We used the beefless type of crumbles but if you don’t…
This salad reminds me of one of my favorite salads served at a local Italian restaurant in the Kansas City area. It is so simple to make and packs a satisfying bite. I use canned artichoke hearts, roast my own red peppers (but you can…
I love this soup. It is warming and great to have on a cold winter evening. Pair it with your favorite sandwich and you have a wonderful meal. Today I made a Rueben sandwich to go along with it. What kind of sandwich will you…
This salad is a healthy and well rounded meal. You have your veggies, your proteins, your dairy, your healthy fats, and add some broken up oven pita bread chips and you have your grains & crunch! This is a wonderful salad for lunch or a…
This is a refreshing and creamy soup that can be eaten any time of the year…but if your experiencing a cold day where you are it especially hits the spot. It’s warming and comforting yet healthful. This can be made with rice or with orzo,…
Our whole family pretty much likes any type of chili. It is so hearty and filling and a wonderful dish for cold weather. Pair it with some homemade cornbread, and a side of salad, and you have yourself a meal! I just like simple corn…
