Take-out Tuesday, Soup & Swirls

How about a tummy pleasing Slow cooker Spinach & Artichoke Tortellini Soup with a side of tasty prosciutto swirls? Yes please! Let’s start with the soup Instead of cooking the onions in a skillet, I decided to try using the slow cooker Turn the slow cooker on high and add the butter It will melt … Continue reading

Take-out Tuesday, Comfort Chicken and Gravy Dinner

I love something cozy and comforting for dinner after a busy day… How about some old fashioned chicken and gravy with green beans and rice AND! Guess what? It’s easy peasy breezy to put together! There are many versions of this baked chicken dish floating around, also known as Cracker Chicken or Ritz Cracker Chicken … Continue reading

Take-out Tuesday, Cheesy Corn Comfort Casserole

My thoughts have been drifting to Fall foods and comfort dishes and this recipe is a way to enjoy corn when the fresh summer sweet ears are no longer available It’s loaded with corn and green onions in a creamy cheese sauce, and topped with buttery crackers, shaved Parmesan and crispy fried onions Whisk the … Continue reading

Throwback Thursday, 3 Cauliflower Favorites

Cauliflower is a wonderful vegetable that I often overlook, not only is it nutritious, it’s quite versatile It’s great raw in salads, delicious roasted, and paired with cheese it makes a wonderful soup We’ve had some very cold weather in the South this week, so let’s make a pot of comfort soup! Cut off stem … Continue reading

Throwback Thursday, French Onion Soup Pizza

This tastes just like French Onion Soup, except there is less soup,  more bread and lots of heavenly melted Gruyere Cheese This recipe is quick and easy, not to mention incredibly delicious… it will hit the spot with a bowl of Chobani Tomato, Spinach and Pasta Soup or a Roasted Sweet Potato Salad with Maple … Continue reading

Recipe Box, Spinach & Cheese Tortellini Soup with Parmesan, Sausage, and Mushrooms

I have been all about soup lately, and this one is truly a complete and satisfying meal in a bowl! This soup has 2 kinds of tortellini, fresh mushrooms and spinach, sausage and Parmesan cheese, in a lovely wine laced broth seasoned with roasted garlic and onions Serve it with a nice piece of crusty … Continue reading

Take-out Tuesday, Slow Cooker Creamy Potato & Corn Soup and Broccoli Mushroom Pastries

It is feeling like Fall more and more in the South Sunday I played in the kitchen, putting a comfort soup in the slow cooker and making pastries filled with broccoli, mushrooms and cheese I wanted to make HHjr a welcome back dinner, he was returning from another weekend of hard work on the coast, … Continue reading

Take-out Tuesday, Slow Cook Short Rib Ragu

Similar to Bolgnese Sauce, this pot of ragu will be like finding a pot of gold after a long chilly day It’s made with short ribs and laced with Parmesan Full of meat and vegetables, this tomato based sauce was made to marry with pasta and Parmesan It’s easy to make, a little chopping, a … Continue reading

Take-out Tuesday, Overnight Slow Cooker Caramelized Onions

On Saturday, knowing Sunday was going to be a busy day at the baseball park, I decided it would be a good idea to put dinner together in advance, using the slow cooker…hmmm…what should I make? I often put slow cooker meals together the day before, refrigerate the slow cooker insert so all I have … Continue reading

Take-out Tuesday, Chili Cheese Grits Super Supper Bowl

Today’s Take-out Tuesday is more of an idea than a recipe This is a bowl of comfort food heaven! Meaty chili, cheesy grits, and creamy corn A spoonful of this, a spoonful of that, or a little of each… This will make your tummy very happy! Heat up your favorite chili, canned or homemade This … Continue reading