Herbed Cream Cheese (for bagels and sandwiches) – super easy and delicious

Herbed cream cheese for bagels and salmon sandwiches. Perfect for brunch, lunch and starters.

Chili By Ali

 
Posted by Ali

I got this recipe off of one of my favorite food blogs: janetishungry.blogspot.com.  It’s a really good one…not quite as good as “And she can cook.”  ;)

This chili is not the kind of “chili” I grew up with in Texas; however, it is SO good.  It makes a ton, so it’s very good for a Christmas party, [...]

Delicious Art From A Box

Posted by Amy
As an early Christmas present, I recieved the Crayola Holiday Teddy Bear Gingerbread Cookie Kit pictured here.  While I was excited for a new project, I was skeptical about just how great the cookies would be and didn’t think the paint would work (I tried to find a picture, but couldn’t.  The paint [...]

Quick and Spicy Tomato Soup

Posted by Corrie
Quick and Spicy Tomato Soup (really quick and delicious!)
 
I usually stir in some fresh spinach at the end for some extra vitamins and greenery.  Serve with parmesan cheese, crusty bread, and a good red wine.
 
Enjoy!

3 tablespoons olive oil 
2 carrots, peeled and chopped 
1 small onion, chopped 
1 clove garlic, minced 
1 (26-ounce) jar marinara sauce (recommended: [...]

Chicken and Dumplings

Posted by Corrie

Chicken and Dumplings
(recipe found here)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
Serves 4

3 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
5 medium carrots, cut crosswise into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 cup (spooned and leveled) all-purpose flour
1 can (14.5 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 [...]

Mushroom Lasagna

Posted by Corrie
This dish is seriously AMAZING, plus I love anything Barefoot Contessa!  It is really inexpensive to make considering what an elegant dish it makes…and it serves 8 generous portions!!!  So delicious.
 
Mushroom Lasagna (found here)
Ingredients

Kosher salt
Good olive oil
3/4 pound dried lasagna noodles
4 cups whole milk
12 tablespoons (11/2 sticks) unsalted butter, divided
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 [...]