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
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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
Chorizo Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Dates: A Taste of Avec in Your Kitchen
This recipe for chorizo stuffed bacon wrapped dates is close to my heart. One of my favorite places of all time is a sweet little restaurant in Chicago called Avec. For most of the twelve years, I lived in the windy city, I celebrated my birthday (and too many other special occasions to count) with family and friends at this single communal table west loop spot, noshing on … [Read more...] about Chorizo Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Dates: A Taste of Avec in Your Kitchen
Mouthwatering Marinated Chicken Tacos: Discover the Secret to Taco Night
Taco night in our house happens pretty much every week. Sometimes it feels like a miracle dinner because it’s a night when an array of toppings on the table work for everyone. We have a stack of white ramekins on the shelf. Usually, I fill all of them with small things that fit into tacos with ease—shredded cheese, avocado, onion, cilantro, sour cream, cucumbers, and … [Read more...] about Mouthwatering Marinated Chicken Tacos: Discover the Secret to Taco Night
