What is it about chili this time of year? It just works. Warm and hearty. Spicy and satisfying. The go-to chili for many folks is Chile Con Carne, which is always a winner. It’s familiar, and everyone has their specifications. Beans or no beans. Served on its own or over pasta, corn chips or […]
Babies! Babies! There’s nothing like celebrating a baby on the way. And we’ve got double the fun today, because we’re celebrating twins! Our great pal, Bev, is expecting twins in January, and we’re so thrilled to participate in this virtual baby shower for her. Bev is one of those darling people whose mere presence […]
How was everyone’s holiday? Good? Stuffed? Voices hoarse from all the talking and laughing and football cheering? Have tons of leftovers and don’t know what to do with them? In case you’re looking for ideas, here are two that caught our eye. They both call for turkey deli meat, but who says you can’t use […]
I love a good creamy risotto but sometimes I can do without an extra pat or three of butter or a fistful of cheese. This Light Butternut Squash Risotto gets much of its lusciousness from pureed roasted squash. TK member Claire adapted this recipe from Williams Sonoma but her version is lighter without sacrificing […]
Are they hand pies? Stuffed cookies? Dessert empanadas? No, Batman. They’re Apple Pie Cookies, and they’re as delectable as they look. This recipe was shared by TK member Anita, adapted from Smitten Kitchen. The crust tastes almost like shortbread, and the apple filling has just the right touch of cinnamon and nutmeg. See those […]
It’s Friday! Are you ready for the weekend? Do you have big plans? Sleep plans? Grill plans? Or maybe just “let’s see what the world throws at me” plans? Whatever you have planned, I hope you squeeze in a little treat for yourself. I know I’ve been talking about soups and chowders lately, and […]
This hearty vegetarian Cheesy Acorn Squash Stuffed with Southwestern Quinoa from TK member Maya looks so delicious with the melted cheese draped over a spicy stuffing of red onion, jalapenos, quinoa, black beans, corn, and cilantro, all flavored with cumin and chili powder. I mean, come on. How good does that sound? And if […]
I’ve been spending a good part of my days looking at chowder recipes here in Tasty Kitchen because it’s been downright chilly here and when I walk around the house with cold toes and cold fingers, all I want is soup, soup, soup. And then more soup. There were so many great choices—corn chowders, […]
