Southwestern Beef and Bean Stew

Hearty stews are one of my favorite weeknight meals. Not only do they feed a crowd that usually seeks seconds, but most of the time there are leftovers for lunch the following day. This Southwestern Beef and Bean Stew is a quick and delicious dinner idea. I’m betting it will soon be one of your family favorites, too! The …   Continue Reading

Recipes for Chili Weather

When the temperatures plummet, there’s nothing more satisfying than a bowl of sweet and spicy chili. And chili is perfect for casual winter get-togethers (hello, game day or sledding party!) or busy weeknight dinners (thank you, slow cooker). Here are a few of our favorite chilly weather chili recipes. Enjoy!  Continue Reading

Need Comfort Food? Make Beef Stew

In a bad mood? Stir the pot — literally. Ever have a day that demands comfort food and perhaps the satisfying whack of a sharp blade against wood? Yeah. Me, too. Sometimes you just need to do some ‘stewing’ — over issues, challenges and in this case, a stock pot.  Continue Reading

Leaky Cauldron Stew

Create an air of spooky mystery on trick-or-treat night with Leaky Cauldron Stew. This rich, beefy soup features cubes of round steak, beef broth, elbow macaroni and crushed tomatoes. It’s the perfect thing to warm your little ghosts and goblins after a chilly night of haunting the neighborhood. Find a plastic cauldron and serve this …   Continue Reading

When in doubt stir the pot

Ever have a day that demands comfort food and perhaps the satisfying whack of a sharp blade against wood? Yeah. Me, too. Some days just require a bit of ‘stewing’ — over issues, challenges and in this case, a stock pot. In a bad mood? Stir the pot — literally. It’s extremely therapeutic! I began …   Continue Reading