A soup that I crave year round, but crave in these quiet, cozy weeks between holidays most of all. It's healthy, hearty, and bright. Basically it's fall sunshine in a bowl. Red lentil soup Olive oil1 white onion, diced2 carrots, diced5 cloves minced garlic8 cups veggie or chicken stock2 cups red lentils1 cup corn2 teaspoons … Continue reading Cozy and Bright Red Lentil Soup.
I know, I know. It's only mid-August, but once school starts, it's basically soup season, right? I think part of these feelings must stem from how absolutely frigid they keep my school library. I need a warm little meal packed from home on my lunch break while wrapped in a cozy sweater more than ever. … Continue reading Cozy Soups for Soup Szn.
Pizza night begins on Thursday night for me. After the boys are in bed, the house is cleaned up, the dishes are being whirred clean in the dishwasher, the laundry is tumbling, but generally just before I step into the shower, a little reminder goes off on my phone. *MAKE PIZZA DOUGH*. Yelling at me … Continue reading Pizza Friday. (And Our Favorite Pizza Dough Recipe)
I know, I know. Green beans. Decidedly un-sexy. When I think of green beans, the canned version generally comes to mind. A dull, lifeless grayish green with mystery liquid somehow deeming itself "fresh" for decades to come. Now, let it be known that I'm not above canned green beans. My kids love them. We throw … Continue reading The Best Green Beans I’ve Ever Made.
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