This weekend my family went to a Chicago-themed holiday potluck at a friend’s house in Eldorado. We wanted to bring something fun and festive so we decided to make a version of our favorite windy city confection— Chicago Mix Popcorn, a sweet and savory mix of caramel and cheese popcorn. The classic treat reminds me of when my husband and I lived in Chicago and before embarking … [Read more...] about Red Chile Caramel Corn
Easy Apple Crisp Crumble: Quick, Delicious, and Perfectly Sweet
There are few desserts as satisfying as an apple crisp. Within minutes of hitting the oven, the scent of baking apples, spice, and toasted oats fills the kitchen in the most delightful way. Over the last week I’ve been in the kitchen cooking all kinds of foods and out of everything I made last week, this easy apple crisp crumble not only emerged as the favorite sweet treat at … [Read more...] about Easy Apple Crisp Crumble: Quick, Delicious, and Perfectly Sweet
Heartwarming Turkey Noodle Soup
Recently one of my dearest friends has been sick. I’ve spent more time at the hospital in the last few weeks than ever before and at various points wrestled with feelings of helplessness when all I want is for her to be healed and feeling well. And with all that’s going on in the world, I know I’m not alone. When times like this rise up, I find myself pulled to the kitchen … [Read more...] about Heartwarming Turkey Noodle Soup
Slow Cooker Beef & Chile Stew
The last few weeks I’ve been feeling the pace of life speed up. Between school, work, and shorter days, I knew it was time to pull out my crock pot and make a big pot of something warm that would feed us throughout the week. This Slow Cooker Beef & Chile Stew is a nourishing, hearty, and deeply flavorful recipe that brought a hefty dose of warmth and ease to our meal times … [Read more...] about Slow Cooker Beef & Chile Stew
New Mexico-Inspired Thumbprint Cookies with Pecans and Raspberry Jam
We are entering the time of year when the smell of cookies baking in the oven just feels right. Yesterday I started making these New Mexico-Inspired Thumbprint Cookies as my husband and kids were getting ready to run some errands around town. The dough came together so quickly that by the time I put it in the fridge to rest, the kids were still getting dressed. Those of you … [Read more...] about New Mexico-Inspired Thumbprint Cookies with Pecans and Raspberry Jam