It is still January so I am within my goal to post about what we cooked and ate in January. I always want to post more often, and have a bunch of posts written in my head. But it takes more time than I anticipate (uploading and formatting pictures takes hours). I am still … [Read more...]
Poblano and Shrimp Chowder | A new favorite way to make soup
It is finally soup weather in Austin. It is actually snowing! I thought the timing is perfect to share this soup that I made last week. I was originally going to make a Poblano and Corn chowder but I cooked corn the night before to go with Maple Dijon Chicken Thighs. So the … [Read more...]
This Week’s Menu | September 25
Here is what we have been eating this week. For some meals, I used a recipe and am posting a link. The rest of the meals I put together as they are pretty basic, I am including my notes for those. I am also sharing my tips on how I adjust recipes for the kids. I hope it will be … [Read more...]
Mushroom barley soup
This hearty soup was inspired by Martha Stewart, who insists that the best type of mushroom for this soup is borovik since that's what her Polish mother always used, and which we should always "remember is very expensive". Oh well, I couldn't possibly forget that, and settled for … [Read more...]
Quick dinners: Light cabbage soup.
Raise you hand if you are chronically pressed for time, balancing work (in or outside your home) and other commitments with trying to keep your family healthy. (Raising hand). Because eating healthy is one of my firm priorities, I choose to cook our meals most of the time. And … [Read more...]
Quick and Light Beef Enchilada Soup
This soup is really easy to throw together on a cold day like we've been having lately! Like a lot of my recipes, it is easy to customize based on your preferences. Feel free to adjust the amount of spices, as well as cheese, to suit your taste. I like to use Instant Masa Corn … [Read more...]