Winter can be an energy-intensive season. It’s understandable to want to cut your energy use as the temperature drops. Thankfully, many energy-saving strategies are simple and easy to do. Here are some tips on how to keep the heat in this winter. Continue reading
This soup is really delicious and it can be made in a single skillet for easy clean up. It freezes well so you can make larger batches for even easier weekday meals.
Ingredients
3 T. olive oil
2 stalks celery, cleaned and finely chopped
2 large carrots, peeled and finely chopped
1 small white onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
1 pound bulk spicy pork sausage, crumbled
3 c. chicken or vegetable stock
2 t. oregano, dried
2 t. rosemary, dried
1 t. crushed red pepper flakes
2 cans (15 oz.) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15 oz.) cannellini beans, pureed with liquid from can
3 large kale leaves, tough stems removed and cut into bite-sized pieces
Salt and pepper, to taste Continue reading
Beer cheese soup makes for a warm and satisfying meal on cold, blustery days. Unfortunately, it has a reputation for being a bit tricky to make because it can turn into a gloppy mess if you aren’t careful.
However, you can achieve picture-perfect (and palate-worthy) results at home with this easy recipe.
Tip: Take a “low and slow” approach while preparing this recipe. Most importantly, don’t allow the soup to boil after adding the cheese because it will cause it to separate.
Ingredients
6 T. unsalted butter
1 carrot, peeled and finely chopped
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped Continue reading
