So far 2021 has been a bit of a blur. January 2021, felt like 2020 lingered on. I guess what did we all expect? That somehow the new year would be magical and all of our woos would go away? Being a pessimist in an optimist world I never imagined anything different. This blog and recipe development were put on a standstill when most of my family got diagnosed with covid in January. We’re all doing well and slowly recouping back into society. Alex is usually my taste and spice master. He comes up with nectarous concoctions that I swear can rival any pro chef in the biz. However, he’s lost his sense of smell. Something you don’t realize you miss until all of a sudden you can’t smell life’s precious moments such as the crisp air after rainfall, the cut of freshly mowed grass, or the kitchen radiating with a home-cooked meal all throughout the house. Thankfully, his sense of taste is still top notch.
Browsing Category Comfort Food
African Peanut Stew
Most people do black eyed peas with collard greens to help bring on good luck in the new year. This year, we did one of our favorite recipes, African Peanut Stew with collard greens. We tried this recipe a couple years back after thinking we wanted to try out more African cuisine. We love trying foods from other cultures and it’s a great way to enjoy new flavor combinations that you would never imagine before.
Chicken Tortilla Casserole
Being born and raised in the southwest means almost everyone I know has their own version of chicken tortilla casserole. My mother has her own version and so does my grandmother. No matter how it’s made, it always turns out delicious and by the end of the meal the whole casserole dish is licked clean.
Butternut Squash Soup
Fall is officially here and with fall the bountiful harvest awaits. Butternut squash is a common winter squash that can be roasted, stewed, and pureed into soups among other things. This recipe takes butternut squash and pairs it with those lovely fall spices such as ginger, cinnamon and cloves. As the soup is cooking, the house will radiate with warmth and the aroma of fall will fill the air.
Green Chili Beef
When I was a kid and even now as an adult whenever someone asks me what my favorite food is I always say green chili beef burritos. As an Arizona native, I’ve tried my fair share of green chili. I will secretly judge a Mexican restaurant by the quality of their green chili and chips with salsa.
Macaroni with Easy, Peasy, Cheesy Sauce
Macaroni, the ultimate soul food either by itself as a single dish or as a complementary side to your favorite fried chicken and collard greens. Nonetheless, it soothes the soul, warms the tummy, and tickles the taste buds.
Jambalaya
Although we have never been to New Orleans, we love the spice, soul and comfort of Cajun cooking. Most jambalaya recipes consist of the traditional blend of chicken, sausage and seafood (shrimp or crawfish). In addition to the meat and seafood, it is often made with the trinity of vegetables that include onion, celery and bell pepper. This recipe has a little twist on the traditional method of jambalaya.