This Oxtail Macaroni and Cheese is pure comfort! Oxtail adds richness, while Brie and Comté cheeses are used to create the creamiest and most flavorful mac and cheese recipe out there! When you think of quintessential comfort food, what comes to mind? Perhaps Lasagna, a cozy casserole (like Tater Tot Hotdish!), Shrimp and Grits, or a low & slow Sunday Beef Roast. Me? My idealRead more ->
This Smoky Split Pea & Ham Soup is the perfect cozy meal on a chilly day! Green split peas serve as the velvety base for this soup packed with smoky ham, tender carrots, and delicious aromatics. Soup’s On There is something so comforting about a warm bowl of soup. A whole meal, in one cozy bowl! Add a slice of toasted bread, and this turnsRead more ->
This Vegan Three Bean and Hominy Chili is so satisfying – without the meat! It’s still protein packed with the addition of cannellini, black, and kidney beans. It’s filled with all the familiar delicious ingredients you’d find in any standard chili recipe. I take a shortcut with the Vegan Cornbread Muffins, which are so simple! This recipe is simple and delicious, and cooks up in noRead more ->
What beats a hot bowl of chili?! Try Favorite Chili is the perfect crowd pleaser. It’s packed with ground beef, beans, tomatoes, and corn. Garnish with your favorite toppings to make the perfect meal-in-a-bowl. Crockpot, slow cooker, and Instant Pot friendly! It’s Chili Season Quite literally, in fact. Today it’s supposed to reach a balmy high of 19…which is actually a heat wave, all things considered!Read more ->
A Minnesota classic! This Lightened Up Tater Tot Hotdish includes a homemade cream soup base, sautéed vegetables, ground beef, and yes – tater tots! Surprisingly simple, this recipe comes together easily making it a great weeknight meal! All Hail Tater Tot Hotdish Ya heard of it? How about casserole? Now am I speaking your language? Either way, for me (and arguably, many other Minnesotans), hotdishRead more ->
This festive Red Flannel Hash is a healthy and delicious brunch option on a cold winters day. Peppers, sweet potatoes, onions, and beets are roasted to perfection, serving as a colorful bed for poached jammy eggs. Happy First Day of Winter! I could not be more excited. With this season’s arrival, comes all the comforting things: Hot Cocoa Layers and layers of ALL the blanketsRead more ->
This Roasted Root Vegetable Soup is rich and creamy – with no guilt! The vegetables are roasted to perfection and blended in to a silky, flavorful, nutritious soup. Best served with charred bread, roasted pepitas, and over the course of an entire afternoon. There is something so comforting about a warm bowl of homemade soup. It’s the cure for a nagging cold, warms you tip to toeRead more ->
This Butternut Squash Lasagna with Mushrooms, Kale, and Sage is packed with Autumnal flavors. Butternut squash serves center stage in a decadently creamy sauce with roasted garlic. Meaty mushrooms and cruciferous kale make the filling, in between layers of fresh mozzarella and lasagna noodles. Topped with beautifully fried sage (highlighting another warm flavor in the filling), this lasagna is one to impress! Classic fall flavors.Read more ->
This Apple and Brie Soup with Bacon and Pumpkin Seed Granola is the epitome of cheesy, creamy, heavenly soup. Butternut squash and apple give it a dose of healthy seasonal fruit and veg, but gets an uber fancy upgrade with brie and cheddar cheeses. The Bacon and Pumpkin Seed Granola will literally make you question everything you know. It’s that good! I have never wantedRead more ->
These Chicken Enchiladas with Pumpkin Sauce get an unexpected upgrade with a spicy pumpkin sauce! Sharp cheddar lightly covers the top, melting in to a bubbly, cheesy topping. These enchiladas simple to make, require few ingredients, and are healthy and delicious! An Unlikely Pumpkin Recipe Enchiladas tend to be a favorite food group over here, and I’ll take them any way I can get them.Read more ->