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 

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, 

Lentil and Veggie Soup

Lentil and Veggie Soup

This lentil and veggie soup for babies and the family is an easy way to make dinner for everyone. It was an instant hit with Arden (6.5 months at the time) and was a hit with the adults too! This is also dairy free for 

One Pot Creamy Chicken Tortellini Tomato Soup

One Pot Creamy Chicken Tortellini Tomato Soup

This one pot creamy chicken tortellini tomato soup is easy enough to be a weeknight dinner. I’ve been making big pots of soups and stews to eat for dinner with plenty leftovers to freeze some for when the baby gets here, and this is a 

Traditional Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

Traditional Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

Traditional versus Low-FODMAP Being from New Orleans, I knew I needed to have a traditional chicken and sausage gumbo on my blog. If you’ve been following for a while, you’ll know I used to follow a low-FODMAP diet. Gumbo is one of my favorite things 

New Orleans Red Beans and Rice

New Orleans Red Beans and Rice

Though I live in Nashville now, I am originally from New Orleans. I grew up eating the BEST food ever – we are so spoiled there! All of my family members are great cooks (some of them professional chefs). In New Orleans, you eat Red 

Tomato Soup with Homemade Gnocchi

Tomato Soup with Homemade Gnocchi

Another pantry staple meal! I had never made homemade gnocchi and I’m amazed it’s so simple. I followed @pastasocialclub recipe on their website and ate it with this tomato soup I made up on the fly. Gnocchi is made with very minimal ingredients that you 

Miso Ramen Bowls

Miso Ramen Bowls

Servings: 3-4 Miso Broth Ingredients:-8 cups water-6 tbsp red miso paste-2 sheets nori (dried seaweed)-2 scallions, sliced thin-2 carrots-2-3 pieces of bok choy Chicken (or Tofu!) Marinade Ingredients:-1 pound chicken breast or 1 block of extra firm tofu, drained and pressed-2 tbsp rice vinegar-2 tbsp