On cold evenings, I think about soup, one of my favorite meals. Add bread and salad, and you’re ready to eat. I make most of my soups in a crock pot, so it’s a quick and easy dinner (though does require some thought around lunch time about what’s for supper). A crock pot full of […]
Enjoyed a birthday brunch at The Farmhouse in the River Market area of Kansas City. After a Pomegranate Mimosa, I devoured a plate of Eggs Benedict — my new favorite! High in calories and fat, I can only eat this occasionally, but the delicious Hollandaise sauce over perfect poached eggs, thin-sliced ham, and Challah bread
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Here’s my first holiday meal for this year — my mother’s spaghetti sauce. Find the recipe in my book “Family Recipe.” Theresa HuppTheresa is the award-winning author of historical fiction about settling the American West. Before she turned to writing, Theresa was an attorney, mediator, and human resources executive. Follow Theresa on her website, https://TheresaHuppAuthor.com, or
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What do you do with your Halloween pumpkin? Make pumpkin bread, of course! Cut the pumpkin in half. Remove the seeds and stringy pulp with a large spoon. Place the pumpkin halves on a cookie sheet lined with aluminum foil. Bake it until a fork plunges in easily (about an hour at 350 degrees.) Let
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Fast fajitas: Slice an onion, some mini peppers, and a pound of chicken breasts. Sauté the onion till soft and place on heated platter. Ditto the peppers. Sauté the chicken strips with allspice, chili powder, cinnamon, and cumin to taste. Serve with tortillas. Other additions include salsa, sliced jalapenos, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, and
I grew up under the shadow of The Grape Juice Incident, then in adulthood encountered The Lemon Juice Incident and The Orange Juice Incident. I survived them all. When has your family been influenced by an incident involving food? Theresa HuppTheresa is the award-winning author of historical fiction about settling the American West. Before she turned
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Simple Soup with Few Ingredients 3 C. chicken broth 2 C. mushrooms 1 C. onion 2 t. garlic A pinch jalapeno ¾ t. salt ¾ t. pepper ½ t. thyme 2 C. half and half – add at the end. Put all ingredients into the Insta Ace Nova. No need to chop. The blender will
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One of my favorite meals on a cold winter night is a hearty soup. With Covid-19 keeping us inside last year, I tried my hand at quite a few new recipes. This lemon chicken orzo with spinach has become a favorite. Pinterest is my go-to for recipes these days! https://www.pinterest.com/pin/489203578276520395/ Darlene Delucadarlenedeluca.com/
I spent a week in Colorado this summer, housesitting for friends on vacation. Before leaving they introduced me to their lush vegetable garden neatly planted in the backyard. The bowl that you see here is filled with Japanese eggplants, tomatoes, basil, okra, and much more. Little did I know that his would be the morning
It’s common knowledge that I’m not a cook. I prefer placing an order! One of the tastiest things my husband and I have discovered recently is the cauliflower pizza crust at Spin Pizza. Have you tried it? More veggies/fewer carbs – that’s a win/win! 🙂 Darlene Delucadarlenedeluca.com/
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