Have you ever craved a good, hearty and quick comforting bowl of soup? This soup does that for my family. No matter the time of year, we can always enjoy a bowl. When I first started dating my husband, he and his mom made a similar version of this soup for me and I fell…

Have you ever wanted to make a recipe in the fall and winter months that warms your soul as well as your belly? This stew just screams comfort food for my guys and me. I have prepared it with beef, venison, elk, or whatever red meat I have on hand. Beef stew meat is obviously…

Have you ever craved a dish that you just knew you could most likely make at home? That is how I came up with my version of chicken yakisoba. This Japanese noodle dish is very easy and quick to make for your friends and family. Sauce: 1 tbs Worcestershire sauce 2 tsp oyster sauce 2…

Have you ever loved a recipe so much, but hated how labor intensive it could be,  but then you found a deconstructed version of that recipe and made it your own? That’s what this is! Traditionally, this is a Lebanese dish my husband’s family grew up eating and making. The original version of stuffed squash,…

Have you ever looked at a recipe and been intimidated? Well, this is that recipe for sure. But once you make it, and get a good feel for it, you will love it and it will become a staple in your house, like it is in mine. Parina’s Pad Thai recipe: 14 oz. Rice noodles…

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