I love the changing seasons! As fall sets in and days move toward the holiday festivities, my taste-buds call for baked goods and bubbling pots of soup. Blustery or overcast, the weather signals comfort food, and my own varied agenda does much the same. Whether I'm running frantic holiday errands or working from home, I find a warm baked good or a bowl of hearty soup especially inviting. I love to mix up a potpourri of flavors first thing in the morning. When a soup simmers all day long or the aroma of spices colors the air, the wafting scent fills the house and welcomes family to settle in for some together time. Some days it says, "Grab a book and a blanket and enjoy the solitude." As the days grow shorter and extra activities are added to the "To Do" list, these foods afford simple pleasures that encourage moments of rest and repose.
Tip/Tidbit: To simplify cooking, begin with prepackaged goods. Try this soup and dessert.
Chicken Potato Soup
Saute' about a cup of Seasoning blend and some cubed chicken in little butter. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until chicken is done. Set aside.
Using chicken broth and milk instead of water, prepare a packaged potato soup mix. Throw in a little corn if you'd like. Simmer. Serve with sour cream, green onions, and bacon bits.
Cookies And...
Half a roll of your favorite cookie dough. Press one half in the bottom of a casserole dish. Build up the edges like a pie crust. Top this with any of your favorite ingredients: nuts, coconut, caramel sauce, etc. Cover with the other half of the dough. Bake at 350 about 30 minutes. It will be gooey and great served with ice cream.
Tip/Tidbit: To simplify cooking, begin with prepackaged goods. Try this soup and dessert.
Chicken Potato Soup
Saute' about a cup of Seasoning blend and some cubed chicken in little butter. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until chicken is done. Set aside.
Using chicken broth and milk instead of water, prepare a packaged potato soup mix. Throw in a little corn if you'd like. Simmer. Serve with sour cream, green onions, and bacon bits.
Cookies And...
Half a roll of your favorite cookie dough. Press one half in the bottom of a casserole dish. Build up the edges like a pie crust. Top this with any of your favorite ingredients: nuts, coconut, caramel sauce, etc. Cover with the other half of the dough. Bake at 350 about 30 minutes. It will be gooey and great served with ice cream.
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