Kristin Schell
October is wonderful, isn’t it? Like Anne of Green Gables said, “I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” I certainly can’t blame her: who doesn’t love the brilliant blue skies, the cooler weather, the beautiful mums? But to me, I love October because in my house, it’s the beginning of soup season. Let’s be honest:…
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Garden to Table Minestrone Soup We have the Italians to thank for minestrone soup. Every nonna has her own version of the classic garden to table soup made hearty with broth, beans, and pasta. Since there’s no fixed recipe — a little of this and more of that from the garden — each bowl is served with equal parts surprise…
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From Skillet to Table Sometimes the best remedy for the doldrums on a cold winter day is a warm skillet meal. Y’all know how much I love my grandmother’s cast iron skillet – seasoned to perfection – and this Skillet Shepherd’s Pie is a wonderful way to warm the bellies in your home. The fresh rosemary & parsley adds a…
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A warm salad? Stop the presses. We’ve tossed romaine on the grill before (remember that deliciousness??) But, I never would have dreamed up the likes of this recipe! I got it from one of my favorite chefs, Joshua McFadden. If you need a little cooking inspiration, his new cookbook Six Seasons is FABULOUS. And, y’all, who would imagine that The Turquoise Table…
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Slow Cooker + Tacos = Magic “Moooooooooom, what’s for dinner?” says every kid, every night. Tonight I have an answer: pulled pork mojito tacos. Lately, I’ve been winning in the dinner department. Wanna hear my secret? The slow cooker. It’s magic. Pure magic. Prep it in the morning, pop it into the slow cooker and voila. Eight hours later when…
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Mac & Cheese Whatever the question, mac & cheese should always be the answer. What would your dream job look like? Mac & cheese. If you could eat one thing for the rest of your life and magically it was calorie-free, what would you choose? Mac & cheese. (with red wine). When you grow up what do you want to…
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