Make It: Stir Fry
Stir Fry is such a simple and delicious dish! And if you have all your veggies cleaned and chopped ahead of time, even better because that really cuts down on the time between the stove and the table! Follow me on Instagram for more yummy dinner suggestions!
Soup Season: Vegetable Beef
Saturday was a good day for soup! I had a good amount of leftover roast beef and after we made open faced roast beef sandwiches, we still had enough leftover for another meal. So what to make? Soup of course! And it was nice because I used what we already had on hand so there was no waste and no trip to the store!
Soup Season: Cream of Potato
Although the weather wasn't terribly cold, we raked a lot of leaves and needed something filling for lunch. I had some potatoes on hand and had some leftover bacon from breakfast, so why not Cream of Potato soup?
There are two ways I make this, either starting with a butter and flour roux, or heavy whipping cream. I went with the former, addin half and half to make it thicker, then a little milk to thin that out. It's really a matter of patience and adding a little bit of liquids at a time to get just the right thickness. I also add a dollop of sour cream, gives it a little tanginess and also helps thicken if you've thinned it out too much. The potatoes, you can boil them ahead of time, or if you have time, just throw them right into your cream and let them simmer. That's what I usually do as long as I plan ahead of time, because it does take some time to cook them! Salt and pepper are a must and I usually add some rosemary, but n herbs de province would work as well, but here is what really brings out the flavor: nutmeg. There is something about that nutty nutmeg that tastes so good in a creamy soup!
Top with cheddar cheese and bacon, or one or the other, or neither! Just enjoy!
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Soup Season: French Onion
Yesterday was the perfect day to shift into soup season. Although I eat soup all year, it hits different when it gets colder!
I had some extra onions on hand, a baguette (really, who just has a baguette on hand? This girl.) and of course we are always stocked on cheese. There was no other option, French Onion soup was the only soup du jour option! I'm not sure if I really make it right, I kinda just wing it. I carmelized a couple of sweet onions in butter and herbs de province. Then added just enough beef stock (it's what I had on hand, I forgot to mention that earlier), I like my soup to be a little more brothy. Toasted a few pieces of the baguette with a gruyere/swiss combo on top. Put those in the bottom of a soup crock, filled the rest up with the soup, put plenty of the gruyere/swiss combo on top, and put it under the broiler on hight for a few minutes. Yum!
A few notes: Herbs are up to your personal preference. Vegetable stock is also acceptable, I just didn't have any. I usually toast my bread with parmesan and top the soup with provolone, but I was feeling fancy. Make sure your soup crock is broiler safe!
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28 Casserole Recipes For February
Taste of Home has put together 28 casserole recipes for February. Of course, you can make these any time, but hopefully you'll find some comfort food inspiration during these cold days. Click here to view the gallery.
Recipe: Tater Tot Skewers
On Sunday, you may be making a variety of foods to eat while watching a certain football game. I saw this video and thought it not only looked delicious, but easy to make as well.
50 Cranberry Recipes To Try This Holiday Season!
Cranberries are a staple during the holiday season, and there are so many ways to serve them. I found this list of 50 recipes from PureWow, perhaps you will find something new to try that goes beyond the usual side dish. Click here for recipes from cocktails to appetizers to desserts!