Tag: comfort food

Garden to Table – CSA Week #1: Swiss Chard Rolls

It’s CSA season! In a world where convenience often outweighs all else, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) programs are a way to celebrate community spirit and sustainable living. CSA programs are more than just a means of procuring fresh produce; they are a commitment to local farmers, a celebration of seasonal abundance, and a gateway to…

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Slow-Cooker Sunday: Chipotle Queso Chicken Chowder

Sometimes you have an idea and sometimes it works out on the first try.  It’s not what I originally intended it to be but it turned out to be something even better! I’ve been trying to perfect a white chicken chili this winter but just haven’t been able to make anything that I’ve been really…

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Passport to Flavor: Mole Colorado

Happy last day of 2017!  We made it y’all!! I’ve been going through my recipe notebook frantically trying to decide what my last recipe of 2017 would be.  Should it be something sweet?  Something festive?  A cocktail?  Classic?  New and crazy?  So many decisions! After a lot of debating, I finally landed on a recipe…

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Slow-Cooker Sunday: Short Rib Ragu

Slow-cooker Sunday for me doesn’t necessarily mean breaking out the crock-pot.  In this instance it means breaking out a big heavy pot and letting the oven do all the work! I love taking the time to slowly craft a perfect dish on the weekends.  There is something incredibly relaxing about dicing, searing, stirring, and bringing…

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Weeknight Warrior: Smoky Shrimp & Cheddar Grits

Shrimp & Grits is one of those dishes that seems like it would be totally complicated when in fact it is super easy!  It’s the perfect, quick meal for a busy weeknight. The key to really stellar shrimp & grits is to go all out with the shrimp.  I love to stop at our local…

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Old Made New, Classics Re-Imagined – Curry Chicken Potpie

I’ve noticed that a lot of the recipes I’m drawn to lately are classics.  I think it probably has a lot to do with the fact that it’s October, there’s a slight nip in the air (between 80 degree southern days), it’s my absolute favorite season that takes me back to my small farm town…

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