Recipes for Real Life
If you’re a fan of the classic grilled cheese and tomato soup combo, you’re in for a treat. My version is inspired by the now-retired Panera grilled cheese sandwich. This grilled cheese and tomato soup recipe elevates the comforting classic by using a variety of cheeses and adding crispy bacon for a salty crunch that …
In my cuisine research for this homemade chili post, I learned that chili has a Tex-Mex origin. And that chili in Texas is traditionally made without beans. I am delighted by this new-to-me info. Let me share why. I have avoided beans for as long as I can remember. Which meant I avoided chili. I …
Inspiration for this pierogies and sausage recipe struck me when I came across fresh pierogies in the refrigerated foods section of my local supermarket. I hadn’t cooked with fresh pierogies before. Additionally, I recalled pierogies with sausage and onions that I had had from a local restaurant’s St. Patrick’s Day menu. I also recalled this …
This post contains affiliate links. Learn more here. Pub-style cottage pie is a variation of traditional shepherd’s pie. Cottage pies have been a staple meal in English and European culture since at least the 18th century. Both cottage and shepherd’s pies have a ground meat and vegetables layer topped with mashed potatoes. All of which …
This quick and easy pasta recipe for rigatoni with meatballs is one of my go-to weeknight dinners. Especially when I want a meal that provides leftovers for later in the week. This recipe is fast and simple enough to make even on a slightly busy weeknight. And then I can plan for the leftovers to …