When most people think of making a summer dish, soup probably doesn't immediately come to mind. Summer warrants cool and refreshing, not hot and comforting. Have you ever tried chilled soup? They're the most refreshing appetizer to any summer meal and they're simple to make. My mom was heralded for her Chilled Cucumber Soup. It always perked eye brows and taste buds whenever it was served. She usually whipped up a fresh batch before we went over someone's house for dinner. The Cuisinart would be humming as the cucumbers and yogurt … [Read more...]
Homemade Challah in a Bag
March 30, 2017 By Leave a Comment
Maybe it's because my kids are on spring break that this recipe for homemade Challah piqued my interest. Seriously. Can one make homemade Challah in a bag? It's the lazy person's way to make Challah and I LOVE IT. I admit, I was dubious when we initially watched the video but, I set out with my son to try to recreate this science experiment, ahem, homemade Challah recipe. Yes, we might have been using outdated yeast and, yes we only watched the video and followed the written directions on the screen. I would recommend watching … [Read more...]
Eggplant Cauliflower Sage Soup
March 20, 2017 By Leave a Comment
With the temperatures creeping up and a few layers being shed, I find myself turning to my recipes that help to lighten up our meals. The Eggplant Eggplant Cauliflower Sage Soup from Serena (aka Seriously Soupy) is one of my soupy faves. While it's not traditionally thought of as a warmer-weather food, soups are an easy way to enjoy the freshest foods from your local farmers’ markets while also enjoying a healthy and quick meal option. Much has been touted about cauliflower for its health benefits that Serena was prescient to think it … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving: Asian BBQ Chicken Wings
November 17, 2016 By Leave a Comment
I promised a week full of slow cookery to provide ease of use meals that require little to no thinking. But, I'm focused on Thanksgiving recipes and needed to share this delicious one for BBQ chicken wings. Admittedly, while these wings don't bake in a slow cooker, the recipe is as easy to prepare, and it would be the perfect addition to your appetizer hit list for the big turkey day. I recently had dinner over my neighbors and fell in love with this recipe because it's so basic to make yet, it tastes so decadent. The combination of soy … [Read more...]
