This Rotisserie Chicken Stock is a savory and versatile base for soups, stews, and sauces. It’s so easy and simple, there’s not a lot to say. Enjoy! … [Read more...] about Rotisserie Chicken Stock
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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
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