Easy Pumpkin Soup/Sauce
If you’re like me and you like to whip up a good ole pumpkin bread now and then, do you ever wonder what to do with the rest of the canned pumpkin? Sure, you can freeze it, but I find that freezing it changes it’s …
Soups
No Cream of Cauliflower and Mushroom Soup
Since starting a new job, Sundays have now become cooking days not only for the blog but also for a week of meals. I am now reminded how most people are short on time when they get home from work to try to get a …
Butternut Squash Soup with Seed Toast
There’s a new favorite on my fall shopping list: Butternut squash. I find it has more flavor and is sweeter than acorn squash or pumpkin. And what is with the pumpkin craze? I’m always amazed at all the options at the grocery stores this time …
Fall Italian Minestrone
I must confess that even though I’m “The Rooted Foodie,” vegetable soup was not a popular choice for me growing up. I don’t know…something about the vegetables, how they were cooked…and then there’s that thin beef broth. It just didn’t ring my bell. Since I …
Spicy Thai Noodle Bowl
It’s not surprising that in Charleston, South Carolina, you are inspired by the food. One of the top destinations for foodies, I am always looking forward to all of the new restaurants this city has to offer. On my second night, I ventured to a …
Smoky Black Bean Burger Chili
Chili has been on the menu a lot during this cold snap! There are a million chili recipes and I’m sure you all have your own favorites. For me it’s all about a thick, rich chili without a lot of fanfare. I have made chili …
Squash and Lentil Stew
As the weather has turned bitter cold for an extended period of time, there’s nothing like a warm, filling (and healthy) stew that soothes the soul. Lentils are a legume that is fairly new to my pantry. I’ve always loved beans but never ventured past …