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Slow Cooker Wild Rice Mushroom Soup

Slow cooker week continues! Did you catch my first recipe? Trust me, you don't want to miss the slow cooker white bean tortilla soup that I posted on Monday. This slow cooker wild rice mushroom soup is also vegetarian, but it has a totally different flavor profile. It's creamy and cozy and so flavorful. It's also packed with vegetables and very filling despite being meatless. As a family who eats meatless at least 3 times a week, it's important to me to have good vegetarian recipes to fall back ... continue reading...

Recipes Soups and Salads

Slow Cooker White Bean Tortilla Soup

It's an exciting week here on the blog! When I did Instant Pot week it was a huge hit with everyone, so I asked what other "themed weeks" you wanted to see. I got a lot of responses for slow cooker and soups, so I'm combining the two for this soup week! All the soup recipes that you see this week will be brand new, and they'll also all be made in the slow cooker with a stove top option. Kicking off the week is this slow cooker white bean tortilla soup. It's vegetarian, but still so hearty and ... continue reading...

Drinks Recipes

Apple Cider Moscow Mules

I don't know why it took me so long to try a Moscow mule, but I don't think I had my first one until a year or so ago! And now that I know how easy they are to make, I always have the ingredients on hand to enjoy as a weekend treat. Vodka, ginger beer, and lime juice are easy enough to combine to make into something delicious. The only thing that can make the classic cocktail even better is a hint of fall. These apple cider Moscow mules do just that. With three kids under five years old ... continue reading...

Breakfast Recipes

Broccoli Cheddar Mini Frittatas

I get that we're all looking for easy dinners. The school year is in full force, as are extracurriculars for kids. The days are getting shorter and if you're like me, you just want to cozy up on the couch after the kids are in bed and not spend a ton of time cooking or cleaning up dinner. But what about the other meals in the day? You need healthy options for lunch too, and you especially need healthy breakfasts. Sometimes the morning can be just as busy as the evening. I always tell my husband ... continue reading...

Mains Recipes

Lemon Garlic Scallops with Parmesan Risotto

I know that a lot of you are here for easy meals that are reasonably healthy but don't sacrifice taste, and maybe you think that these lemon garlic scallops with parmesan risotto are a little too fancy for you. Let me tell you that this dish is easier than you think! And it's a great meal when you're in the mood for something a little fancier. Maybe you're having friends over for dinner, maybe you want a date night in. Whatever the occasion, there's nothing wrong with having a few nicer dishes ... continue reading...