My Dad surprised me by nabbing the last great corn of the summer at our local farmers market. The temperatures had dropped as low as 40F the last couple of nights so I wasn’t up for grilling (weak, I know, but true). I was craving…
Lentil Soup with Garlic Croutons
This vegan soup is really, really yummy. It is protein packed, creamy, with great texture and actually kid friendly. That’s about a 1000 percent win when it comes to our family. Bonus is that it is an under 30 minute meal that dresses up fancy…
Tom Kha Gai (Thai Coconut Shrimp Soup)
This is a soup my husband and I absolutely adore. It is citrusy, creamy and the broth is so rich that it feels like just the right medicine for whatever ails you. With the taste of lemongrass, galangal and kaffir lime leaves this broth is…
Baked Potato Soup
This soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold Fall weeknight. It is also an ideal meal to repurpose leftover baked potatoes. I never bake potatoes without throwing a couple more into the oven. That way the same amount of time gives me twice…
Mexican Chicken Soup Bento
I’ve recently discovered the hot bento box. It has changed my life. The amount of lunch options that I can now send have vastly expanded and I don’t feel the same sandwich rut that I’d been feeling last school year. For this bento, I wanted…
Adobo Chicken and Sweet Potato Chili
Adobo Chicken and Sweet Potato Chili Everyone needs a good chili recipe to add to the rotation. This one is unique for its rich, smokey base and the added nutrition of the sweet potatoes. Once you allow your kids to add their favorite toppings, you…
Festively Fun Chicken Tortilla Soup
Festively Fun Chicken Tortilla Soup Serves 8 A week of rain in the forecast has me thinking soup. Even though it’s hot out, this soup is fast to make and very inviting for young eaters. This is also a great alternative to traditional chicken…
Potato Leek Gruyere Soup
Potato Leek Gruyere Soup An entire week of rain has me in soup mode. Our butterfly release (my son’s latest and by far coolest in-home science experiment) has been delayed so meals are currently enjoyed with our resident colony of 4 Painted Lady Butterflies (still…
Gourmet Grilled Cheese and Quick Tomato Soup
Gourmet Grilled Cheese and Quick Tomato Soup Makes 5 servings This is a classic combo that is not to be missed in the weekly dinner rotation. Making your own tomato soup really adds to the meal and doesn’t take a lot of time. I use a…