Corn Chowder

Corn Chowder

This corn chowder is a very frequent soup in our house. It is creamy and has Mexican inspired flavors. I never want another corn chowder after having this one! It is a hit with all our friends and others have added it to their frequent 

Summer Risotto

Summer Risotto

I am posting this summer risotto in January because I am slightly (largely) behind on updating this blog, but this recipe absolutely needs to be here! It is bright and tasty and will wow a crowd, all while being pretty easy to make. Risotto used 

Cowboy Caviar

Cowboy Caviar

I had cowboy caviar for the first time in a long time at my friend Mari Clare’s river house. She had made a huge batch of it for us all to snack on all weekend. I couldn’t get enough. I wanted to eat it with 

Lemon Basil Pasta Salad

Lemon Basil Pasta Salad

For some reason everyone loves a pasta salad in the summer and this lemon basil pasta salad really hits the spot. It has super versatile toppings and a really great dressing. See the instagram post here What you’ll need for this Lemon Basil Pasta Salad 

Roasted Red Pepper Pasta

Roasted Red Pepper Pasta

This roasted red pepper pasta can be served vegetarian or you can add Italian sausage – spicy or mild. I love this because it comes together so quick but it tastes different than the classic pasta with marinara. Sometimes you want pasta but you want 

Beef and Veggie Soup

Beef and Veggie Soup

One time when I went down to New Orleans to visit my parents, my dad made this epic beef and veggie soup. His was really simple – basically everything thrown in the pot and boiled/cooked down. It was brothy and tasty and I craved it 

Chuck Roast Chili

Chuck Roast Chili

Chuck roast chili came about on the first cold day here in Tennessee, when I wanted chili but didn’t have ground beef on hand. It uses the same cut of meat you’d use in a pot roast – but with all of the ingredients and 

Chicken Soup with Rice

Chicken Soup with Rice

Chicken Soup with Rice is the ultimate comfort food – for adults AND babies! This recipe is creamy and full of healthy foods, great for us and for littles. We also read the book Chicken Soup with Rice to Arden on a very regular basis, 

Elote Dip For Everyone

Elote Dip For Everyone

This elote dip for everyone – adults and babies – will be a hit with everyone. It’s a great recipe for a party and there are easy modifications to make it for a baby as well! See the instagram post here Elote dip for everyone! 

Spatchcock BBQ Oven Roasted Chicken

Spatchcock BBQ Oven Roasted Chicken

This spatchcock BBQ oven roasted chicken gives the flavor and vibes of a chicken that was smoked in a fancy bbq smoker all day, but it’s actually done quick and easy in your oven! The marinade is amazing. You’ll wow everyone. You can use this