Recipes, Old & New
Everyone in Minnesota loves Chicken Wild Rice Soup. It is a staple on many Minnesota restaurant menus and every family has their favorite recipe. I have a recipe on this blog called “World’s Best Chicken Wild Rice Soup” and it is! Unfortunately it is loaded with fat and calories. I have found a new recipe […]
I had some ground turkey that I wanted to use, so I searched my pantry to see what I might have to go with it. I found some black beans and tomatoes. It was a cool, fall day so I decided to make some chili. The chili was a huge success and another family favorite […]
Here is a nice lentil soup recipe that was given to me years ago. It is a family favorite and very easy to put together. It is perfect to use up that leftover Easter ham. Ingredients 2 Tablespoons olive oil 1 cup onion, chopped 1 cup carrot, chopped 1 cup celery, chopped 1/2 cup red […]
This is a recipe that the ladies in my exercise group were raving about last winter. Your whole family will enjoy this quick and easy recipe. This is one that you can keep the ingredients on hand and whip up at the last minute. Try it soon. Ingredients 1 pound hamburger 1 large onion, chopped […]
Here is a super easy favorite recipe that you can put in the crockpot in the morning and forget about it until dinner time. Substitute vegetable broth for the chicken broth and you have a great vegetarian recipe. Ingredients 2 cans (15 ounce each) black beans, rinsed and drained 1 can (14.5 ounces) tomatoes 1 […]
Here is another favorite recipe from my Grandma. I always preferred the bean soup, but this one is really good too. It is definitely comfort food for a cold day. Ingredients 1 pound dry green split peas 3 quarts water 1 onion, chopped 1 carrot, diced 1 uncooked potato, diced 1 ham bone or 1/8 […]
Are you looking for a quick and delicious soup? Try this easy version of cream of tomato soup. It is a favorite recipe of mine to use up leftover marinara sauce. Use your favorite marinara sauce or try mine. Ingredients 1 cup marinara sauce 1 cup 1/2 & 1/2 freshly ground pepper Directions Mix marinara […]
I received this favorite recipe many years ago from a co-worker. It is absolutely the best chicken wild rice soup I have eaten. My family loves it and has passed it on to many of their friends. The recipe calls for a pound of bacon, I often make it without bacon and think it is […]
I got this favorite recipe from my dear friend, Carol. She is an amazing cook and eating at her house is always a treat. This is a nice easy soup for a cool fall evening. Ingredients 3 Teaspoon olive oil 1 medium green pepper, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 1 Teaspoon 1 can diced tomatoes […]
This is an old family recipe that must be close to 75 years old. My Grandma made it and my Mom made it and she is now 87. I’ve tried other recipes, but always come back to this one. I think the shredded carrots give it the perfect color, great consistency, and perfect flavor. My […]
