Chunky Tomato Soup

Chunky tomato soup with cheddar cheese croutons is the PERFECT way to celebrate National Grilled Cheese month. Yes, April is Nation Grilled cheese month which is probably one of the best months of the year. Annnnd, what goes the with grilled cheese?? Yep, you guessed it, tomato soup. I used to HATE tomato soup. And […]

Wrapped Brie with Tomato Chutney

Wrapped brie with tomato chutney is probably the most glorious food I’ve had in a while. Imagine this at your Easter table. This my not be a tradition Easter recipe, but why not switch things up a bit. You can’t live on ham and deviled eggs alone.  I am sure everyone will be super impressed. […]

Artichoke Bruschetta

Are you totally panicking on what you are going to bring to your next Holiday Party?? Have no fear, The Hungry Housewife is here…Ok, that was totally cheesy. But seriously, this artichoke / tomato Appetizer is 100% make ahead. If you make it the night before, the flavors have a chance to meld together and […]

Cajun Roasted Chicken and Vegetable 15 Bean Soup

Hip Hip Hooray…a healthy recipe. There was a time when I would never consider soup a meal. I assumed that soup would never fill me up, but I ate this soup today for lunch and it held my hunger at bay until dinnertime. My Cajun Roasted Chicken and Vegetable 15 Bean Soup is a full […]

Chicken and Beans

Beans..beans the more you eat, the more you…..whaaa? I’m an adult? Oh, ok. I’ll stop. Seriously though, I don’t think we eat enough beans in general. They are soooo good for you. They have virtually no fat and zero saturate fat. They are also high in fiber and protein. [rss-cut} Dried beans sometimes get over […]

Bacon and Tomato Crostinis & Giveaway

Happy International Bacon Day..like the best holiday ever. I actually think bacon needs a whole month of dedication. You can’t get much more versatile than bacon. I prefer it Straight Up. Extra Crispy. I remember back in High School I would cook a pound of bacon and eat it in one sitting. True story. Back […]

Beefy Breakfast Skillet

Scenario: You have out-of-town guests staying the night.  Morning time rolls around and the big breakfast decision comes into the topic of conversation.  Sure, everyone can get dressed and go out to brunch, but let’s face it – no one wants to get out of their pajamas because a few too many glasses of wine […]

Creamy Pesto Pasta with 4 Cheese Italian Sausage

Did you know I LOVE being a food blogger. It gives me a voice. A voice to tell people about wonderful things. Companies look to me to get the word out about wonderful promotions that you might not otherwise know about. Johnsonville Sausage invited me to be a part of their Johnsonville Kitchens Community Blogging […]

Avocado Aioli Burgers ($10 meal)

I think I professed my love for hamburgers in my last Favorite Things Thursday Post. There is nothing better than a big fat juicy hamburger. A big fat juice hamburger on a toasted bun, slathered with aioli sauce, melty cheese and a creamy avocado…..oh pinch me now! Like I said last week, I like my […]

Beef and Pepper Flatbread ($10 meal)

Are you loving the $10 meals? I had such a great time creating them for Sweetbay Supermarket. All the recipes needed to be tasty, easy, family friendly AND $10 or under. And this Beef and Flatbread Pizza is no exception. Don’t get sucked into the freezer department to pick up a frozen pizza. Those are […]