• Fresh Vegetable & Pasta Soup

    Recently I put together a soup with some items I had already in the refrigerator.  We were going out of town and I needed to use up some of the fresh vegetables already in the fridge.  This was super easy and everyone enjoyed it.

    Fresh Vegetable & Pasta Soup

    • 1 carton Tomato Juice
    • 1 small Zucchini
    • 1 small Summer Squash
    • 2 medium Carrots
    • 1 cup sliced Mushrooms
    • 2 cups Elbow Noodles

    Add all the items to the crockpot.  Stir until it is mixed together and put the crockpot on low for 6 hours.

  • Family Recipe: All American Corn Bread

    The All American Corn Bread is my Mother-in-Law’s recipe.  She has a lot of delicious recipes that we have enjoyed.  The first four birthday cakes for the girls were made by Jake’s Mom.  She would take the theme for that year and come up with something creative yet different for each of the girls.

    If you’re looking for a wonderful corn bread recipe you should check out this recipe.  It is a great compliment to a pot of chili, soup, or any home cooked meal.

    All American Corn Bread

    • 2 cups Biscuit Mix
    • 1 cup Half-n-Half
    • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
    • 3/4 cup Sugar
    • 1 cup butter
    • 1 cup Yellow Cornmeal
    • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
    • 2 Eggs, slightly beaten

    Scald cream with butter, add to thoroughly mixed dry ingredients.  Mix in eggs.  Pour into greased and floured 13 x 9 x 2 pan.  Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.  Allow to stand for several minutes before cutting.  Serves 12

    Photo by Tristanf

  • Recipe: Veggie Beef Soup

    We made this soup recently when friends came over.  I was trying to use up some fresh vegetables that we had in our refrigerator and came up with this recipe.  It was super easy and tasted delicious.  We have been trying out a variety of different soup recipes during the cooler winter months.  All of us have enjoyed the leftovers too!  The items that we put in the Veggie Beef Soup were ones we had on hand.  Feel free to add more or substitute with the veggies that you have in your refrigerator.  Today is a snowy day in SC so we are loving the warm meals.  The kids have been in and out playing in the snow today.

    Veggie Beef Soup

    • 1 pound Beef Stew Meat
    • 1 cup potatoes (cut into 1/2 inch)
    • 1 cup carrots (cut into 1/4 inch pieces)
    • 1 can stewed Tomatoes
    • 1 can Beef Broth
    • 1 cup frozen Green Beans
    • 1/2 cup Snap Peas
    • 1/2 cup Onion (chopped)
    • 1 tablespoon of McCormick Grill Mates 25% Less Sodium Montreal Steak

    Put all ingredients in the crock pot turn it on low and cook for 6 to 8 hours. If you want a slightly thicker soup you can add a tablespoon of sifted flour.

  • Recipe: Cheesy Broccoli Soup

    It is winter and we are having a snow day here in South Carolina so I have been thinking about warm weather meals such as soup.  I have been debating which one to make for our family but thought I could share them with you.  If you like veggies and cheese you’ll enjoy this soup.  You can add in other vegetables that you have on hand in your fridge.  The girls like Cheesy Broccoli Soup just as much as we do.  Glad both girls love eating veggies!

    Cheesy Broccoli Soup

    • 1 (16 ounce) package of Broccoli
    • 1 can Chicken Broth
    • 3 medium Potatoes (cut into 1/2 inch pieces)
    • 1/2 onion (chopped)
    • 1/2 tablespoon Butter
    • 1/2 package Velveta Cheese
    • 1/2 cup Milk
    • 1/2 teaspoon Chives
    • Pinch of Salt & Pepper
    • Shredded Cheddar Cheese (optional)

    Put butter and diced onions in the crock pot on high for about 30 minutes.  While that is cooking prepare the remaining ingredients.  Turn down the crock pot to low then add the cut potatoes, broth and broccoli to the crock pot.  Stir in the cut up pieces of the Velveta cheese, milk, and chives.  Cook on low for 6 hours, stirring occasionally.  Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese to the top before serving!