Recipe Rise

I think I make this about once a month in the fall and winter.  It is a great “go to” soup that comes together in a snap and is easy on the budget.  You can serve it with a hearty bread to soak up all the yummness…(yes that’s my new word).   This makes plenty of [...]

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Fall is here!!  One of my favorite fall foods is chili and soups.  I love to put them in the crock pot and come home to a delicious meal that has no mess and very little clean up.  I came up with this recipe by combining several and adding in my favorite parts.  I suggest [...]

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When it is cold outside a warm bowl of chowder is the perfect comfort food.  I like to serve this one with cheese toast.  You can substitute the crab for the shrimp if you are feeling adventurous. 10 turkey bacon slices 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 4 ribs of celery, chopped 2 jalapeno [...]

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Anyone who knows my mother knows she is a fabulous cook.  In fact, she is self taught cook that passed on her culinary skills to me and my brothers.  Even though I make this time & time again in my kitchen every winter season I still love the way it tastes when it comes from [...]

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This is a hearty stew is packed with flavor, but not too heavy.  My best friend made this for her boyfriend as a welcome home dinner…it was a nice meal to come home too! 2 poblano chili peppers- chopped 2 green peppers – chopped 1 medium onion (Vidalia or Spanish) – chopped 4 large garlic cloves minced [...]

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