Tag Archives: Comfort Food
Home & Homemade Tuscan Bean Soup
I know you’re sick of hearing me talk about unpacking boxes and sorting and organizing. But, I’ll bet you that I’m even more sick of actually unpacking the boxes and sorting and organizing. I have good news – I AM … Continue reading
Easy Peach Cobbler
Have I gone on too much about summer already (picnics, sun, fireflies, vacations)? It feels like maybe I have, but summer is such a great season – especially now that I am out of that Texas heat and in … Continue reading
Fried Green Tomatoes
It’s official, summer has arrived with its long hot days, swimsuits, and sunshine. And, along with summer comes tomato season, which is in full swing here in the south. I see all of you posting on Facebook about your abundance … Continue reading
Egg & Pepper Sandwich – Jersey Style
I grew up around a lot of Italians but never ate an egg and pepper sandwich until about five years ago when my birthmother, who is half Italian and who has a history of marrying Italians, made them for dinner one … Continue reading
Brisa’s Cheese Enchiladas with Homemade Red Chile
When Brisa was a little girl, her family didn’t eat meat on Friday’s during Lent. During those five to six weeks of Lenten sacrifice, Brisa would ask her mother to make cheese enchiladas for their Friday night meal. Her mother … Continue reading
Not My Mother’s Potato Pancakes
My mother was a horrible cook, and on top of that, she hated cooking. She made the blandest, most colorless meatloaf you can imagine, and it was usually accompanied by mashed potatoes and canned lima beans. To this day, I … Continue reading