Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

Hey guys, it's SOUP time again.  The weather has been off and on rain for the past several weeks and that always gets me in the mood for soup.

I have always wanted to make a great tomato soup and I think I finally perfect it with this one.

Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Every once in a while I decide to do a recipe re-do.  I have revamped this recipe for Broccoli Cheddar Soup with a few new ingredients and a couple of new pictures.

A couple of days ago it finally started getting cooler here in Northern California and I for one am super happy about that because that means soup for me.

Last night I made this for dinner using my original Broccoli Cheddar Soup and making a few changes to it make it even more delicious.

Taco Pizza

Here is the famous Taco Pizza you guys!

As many of you know, we love pizza and we love tacos around here almost more than anything else.

So why not combine the two into a delicious new creation?

Well.....that's exactly what I did.  I took the best of both dishes and made my now famous taco pizza a couple of months ago and have made it a few more times since.

Chicken, Bacon, Ranch Wrap

Do you ever just want something warm for lunch but don't want to go out for a burger?

I have an alternative for you.

How about a Chicken, Bacon, Ranch Wrap?  You can make just about any kind of wrap with just a few basic ingredients.

Bento Lunches

If you know me you know one of my favorite things to do for my family is cook.  That totally includes packing lunches (and breakfast too some days) for those that go to work or school. I've even been known to throw in a lunch for friends :)

I have always loved serving a variety of flavors at meal time and now that everyone is either back in school or has a job I get to make and pack creative meals for them to enjoy.

These are my new favorite way to pack lunches for the kids and adults in my house.

I am also trying to make easy to prepare and pack lunches.  They shouldn't take more than 10 minutes to make and arrange in your lunch container.

Chicken Tortilla Soup

You know me and my love of soup but I also love super quick meals.

This soup is perfect for lunch, dinner or even an afternoon snack.

Ginger Orange Honey Grilled Chicken

We do a lot of grilling around here. As long as it's not raining I love to grill.

And because I make a homemade lunch every day for anywhere from 2 - 5 adults I am always looking for something new for lunch.

They say necessity is the mother of invention and that's how this recipe was invented. It was a NECESSITY that I not make another dang turkey sandwich for lunch again! For awhile at least, lol.

This is such a simple marinade for a delicious chicken dish that can be used in salads, wraps, sandwiches, or eaten as the main course.

Honey Mustard Chicken Salad

I found this recipe a few weeks ago on Facebook from Cafe Delites and couldn't wait to try it out.

I made this for lunch and have made the marinade/dressing several times just for the delicious flavor to make wraps and sandwiches.

Pasta e Fagioli Soup

If you know anything about me you know I LOVE soup.

I love soup in the Spring. I love soup in the Fall. I love soup in the Winter. And I even love soup in the middle of summer!

I love everything about soup.  The process of making it, the slow simmer of it on the stove.  The total comfort you get from a bowl and especially the warm delicious way it fills you up without giving you that overstuffed feeling.

Ham & Swiss Ring

One of my favorite things to make for a crowd is a crescent ring meal.  Crescent rolls make food fun and delicious!

They are super easy, feed a ton of people and you can change the size to make them bigger or smaller at any time.

I have several on my blog that are delicious as a lunch or dinner.

Parmesan Rosemary Crispy Chicken

I found a new video site on my Roku the other day called iFood and while I was watching several videos I found one for Crispy Parmesan Chicken from Fifteen Spatulas and knew I had to give it a try.

As always I added my own flair to the recipe and am sharing it with you today.

Skillet Grilled Chicken

If you don't already own a cast iron skillet you need to get one. They are the best for even heating and holding their heat.

I cook in mine everyday for one meal or another.

Roast Beef & Gruyere Sliders

I love inventing new and exciting dishes to serve at lunch because we have a homemade lunch EVERY DAY in this house because my hubby works from home.

We both get tired of the same old turkey sandwich, soup, or salad and like to try something different once in awhile.

Crunchwrap Supreme

I've been on a kick lately trying all the yummy dishes I see on Facebook videos.

This one I adapted from a video on Top Foodz (a FB commumity).

Greek Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce

First let me tell you that I absolutely love Homemade Flat Bread.

When it's hot off the griddle it's like a warm blanket for your tummy.

Flat bread reminds me of a cross between pizza dough and a tortilla.

And what goes better with flat bread than Mediterranean flavored chicken.

So once I perfected my flat bread I decided to make up a batch of Greek Chicken so I could make some Gyros.

Homemade Flat Bread

I have finally perfected my Homemade Flat Bread recipe and I'm here to share it with you guys.

I don't really think it needs any kind of introduction.

It's bread (period)

Any kind of bread is a plus in my book. And this stuff is amazing!

I used it for my Greek Chicken Gyros (coming soon) and we used it for some Chicken Fajitas last week and it was just as tasty as a tortilla, just a little fluffier.

Coconut Chicken Tenders

Have you guys been over to Damn Delicious yet? Chungah has a TON of  easy and delicious recipes and I have to say I stalk her blog weekly looking for something new to try :)

I'm sure you've heard me go on about all the lunches I make and that I'm always looking for something new, because lets face it sandwiches get old really fast.

So while on one of my favorite blogs I found several dishes I want to try for lunches.

I started with Coconut Chicken Tenders and adapted the recipe slightly.

This dish didn't take all that much longer than making a sandwich and believe me when I say it was DEEEEELICIOUS.  The guys loved it as much as I did and I'll definitely be making it again soon.

Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

I LOVE SOUP!

Do you love soup too?

I mean I REALLY love soup and order it even when it's 108 degrees outside in the middle of summer.

There is something very comforting to the body and soul when you eat a bowl of soup. It's like pulling up a warm and toasty blanket on a cold night.

So with my love of soup in the forefront of my mind, I'm always on the lookout for new and interesting recipes.

I found this recipe over at Damn Delicious and knew I had to give it a try.

Italian Beef Dip Sandwiches

I know I've said it a million times but I LOVE pot roast!  There I said it again :)

I think it's because of how versatile this cut of meat is and all the delicious ways I can cook it that makes me love it so much.

Besides actual "Pot Roast" with potatoes and carrots, etc.  I love to make it into shredded beef such as Authentic Shredded Mexican Beef or Chili Colorado Burritos but my new favorite is Italian Shredded beef ~ Oh Yum!

Ham & Swiss Sliders

I have been wanting to make these delicious Ham & Swiss Sliders for a while now.

I have three adults at home most days for lunch and we get tired of the same old sandwiches or salads and I love to test new recipes on my hubby and son.  Lucky for me they both also like ham & cheese :)

These were a huge hit and I'll definitely be making them again for a crowd.