The weather is finally turning here in Seattle, and today is the first day that Autumn feels like it has arrived. Of course, when the sky starts getting dark and rainy here, the first thing I turn to every year is comfort food! Soup is the ultimate comfort food for me, and the one I…
This is a pretty big batch (6 cups) of guacamole, but there just never seems to be enough normally! This is a fresh and zesty version of guacamole where the wonderful avocado flavor is just enhanced by the lime and salt. For me the jalapeno is a great addition, as I love the heat with…
Yesterday was my daughters 2nd birthday, (I can’t believe it!). It was also Labor Day, so we had a big BBQ to celebrate. I made BBQ chicken for the first time in absolutely ages, and I thought I should go ahead and make the sauce from scratch. I was actually worried that this would turn…
This is a really easy and simple recipe for a “lighter” version of chili. I like to use the lean turkey to cut back on the fat and heaviness of traditional chili. But I make up for it in flavoring the chili with generous amounts of jalapeno, onion and garlic. The chili is also packed…