Chicken Tortilla Soup

Is there anything better than opening your door after a long day and smelling a delicious soup in the crockpot? I threw this recipe together in the morning and it was ready by dinnertime. Serve it with plenty… Read More

Blueberry Buckle

My mother-in-law calls her blueberry coffee cake a buckle, so now I do too! The old fashioned name comes from the way the blueberries cause the cake to collapse or buckle as it bakes. The cake comes out… Read More

Tomato Soup

This soup is perfect with a grilled cheese. I make the kids’ with Kraft Singles, but Dustin and I like Gruyere and mozzarella (with a little Dijon for me). Dip and enjoy! 2 – 28 ounce cans San… Read More

Easy Beef Stew

I threw this together the first evening our temperature dipped into the 60s. It was perfect with refrigerated biscuits, snuggled up watching football. 1 1/2 pounds stew meat (I used Aldi’s Black Angus Choice Beef Stew Meat) 1/2… Read More

Brie Pasta

This is a light, quick pasta dish that will use up an abundance of summer tomatoes and basil. Do not let the Brie deter you. Even if you’re not crazy about strong cheese, you will enjoy it! Add… Read More

Blueberry Jamboree

This dessert is July! I found the recipe on Six Sisters’ Stuff, who said they discovered it at Magnolia Bakery in New York City’s West Village. I’ve made it several times and have tweaked the recipe, because it’s… Read More

Peanut Butter Pretzel Bars

This quick, no bake dessert bar is easy to take to picnics or a sick friend. Everyone loves the sweet, salty, crunchy goodness! 3 cups small pretzel sticks 1 1/3 cups smooth peanut butter, divided 1 1/2 cups… Read More

Summer Corn Chowder

This is one of my favorite summer recipes. I adapted this recipe from the website Cooking Classy, which adapted it from Cook’s Illustrated. It’s best when fresh corn is at its peak. I definitely recommend using fresh corn…. Read More

Arlington Brunch

1 tablespoon butter at room temperature12 slices of white bread with crusts removedshredded cheddar cheesecubed ham or browned sausage6 eggs3 cups whole milk1 teaspoon dry mustard1/2 cup melted butter1 cup crushed corn flakes Butter a 9 by 13… Read More

Cheesy Veggie Casserole

1 – 16 ounce bag of frozen broccoli and cauliflower8 ounces (or 1/2 of a 16 ounce) bag of frozen carrot coins1/2 cup whole milk8 ounces of 2% Milk Velveeta, cut into cubes1 1/2 sleeves of Ritz crackers… Read More