I’ve seen a lot of recipes around the internet for white chicken chili, and I have been wanting to try one. I think I was paralyzed by recipe overload though, because it took me a while to make a decision and do it. The one I ended up on was so easy, it seemed too […]
Author: The Cocina Monologues
Crock Pot Loaded Potato Soup
Who doesn’t love a nice big bowl of homemade potato soup? I personally love it, but I don’t usually make it very often because the recipe I’ve been using for years, while extremely delicious, is kind of tedious and not exactly figure friendly. It involves baking potatoes, letting them cool, peeling them, cutting them, and […]
Today’s Tip: Double the Life of Your Celery
Wow, if that isn’t an eye grabbing blog title, I don’t know what is! I know you’re all dying to learn how to properly store your celery! Well, it may not be the most thrilling thing I’ve ever shared with you, but it is a pretty neat tip. It’s a really easy way to double […]
Easy Weeknight Meal: Copycat PF Chang Lettuce Wraps
I’ve seen several recipes for these on Pinterest, and even though they looked good, I resisted initially because it called for a couple of ingredients I didn’t have. Well one of my friends at work has made them several times now, and I tasted hers one day and they were so good. So I decided […]
Decadent Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies. Did I Mention They’re Skinny?
If you’ve been around my blog before, you are familiar with my unabashed love for chocolate and peanut butter. It’s my go-to combination for sweets, and I’ve even figured out to enjoy them for healthy snacks and breakfast. When I saw this recipe on Pinterest originally, I knew I had to try it…I just didn’t […]
Game Day Recipes
The big game is this Sunday, and whether you’re in it for the game or the commercials, chances are you will be noshing on some goodies. After all, what’s the Superbowl without some great food? I haven’t decided yet what we will be muching on. What are you doing to have? If you haven’t […]
Pumpkin Pecan Pancakes
Many people love pumpkin recipes in the fall, but I prefer not to discriminate against pumpkin’s delicious offerings, opting to enjoy them any time. Sure, pumpkins themselves aren’t in season right now, but pumpkin puree is available year-round, and it’s not like I cook my own pumpkins for recipes anyway. So although it’s January, give […]
Lighter Lasagna Soup
It has been so cold here lately, I think I have saved at least a dozen soup recipes. I love soup this time of year. I saw a couple of recipes for lasagna soup and it just sounded so good to me. Since I’ve been pregnant, I’ve been craving foods with tomatoes or tomato sauce, […]
Pulled Pork Grilled Cheese with Caramelized Onions
It’s no secret that we love grilled cheese here at our house. But, I never make straight up grilled cheese with American cheese on white bread. Ever. I always mix it up with different breads, usually something really grainy with great texture, various cheeses, and other yummy fillings. This time, I went a pretty hearty […]
Garlic and Herb Roasted Chicken
If you read my post a long, long time ago about cornish game hens, this is pretty much the exact same recipe, except with a regular sized chicken. I made three of these puppies for our Mother’s Day celebration this year, and everyone just loved it! The chicken really absorbs the flavors of the garlic, […]