I grew up eating chicken and dumplings. The kind mom makes is such a mystery and also makes perfect sense. The ingredients are incredibly basic. A whole chicken + water + time + flour + salt + pepper. That’s it! Somehow it is the most comforting thing to have filling up the house on a…
Tag: soup
Shortcut Refried Beans
Refried beans are one of my favorite things to prep for the week. They make a flavorful, high fiber addition to wraps, grain bowls, and even sandwiches. Hear me out! I think refried beans need to get hummus’ brand manager. I love hummus, and there are some extraordinary hummus’s out there, but there are also…
Orange Stew
Often for class I plan foods and flavors I suspect may be challenging for students. I think it’s important to have a mix of fun, easy-to-like recipes and some that may be unfamiliar. I base it on the type of curriculum I would want for my kids, if I signed them up for a class….
How to Make the Most Beautiful Soup
This soup is such a fun and delicious way to introduce new vegetables. In our house, we like to call this soup the most beautiful soup in the world. It’s such a vibrant pink/purple! I highly recommend a large dollop of sour cream on top with some yummy crusty bread for dipping. If you are…
Split Pea Soup
The first time I made split pea soup, I was still in college and actually thought I was using green lentils to make lentil soup. When it came out tasting like peas, I realized my mistake. 12 years later, here I am still making split pea soup, but this version is much better than my…
Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup
Tortilla soup is one my top 5 favorite soups. It puts me in the fall spirit. It’s soothing, spicy, and filling. This soup is also one of those that just gets better with each day in the fridge. Perfect for a Sunday meal prep! This soup reminds me of one you could get in any…
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