Easy Three Bean Chicken Stew – A Slow Cook Dish

Three Bean Chicken Stew

There’s something reassuring about having dinner in the slow cooker on a busy day.  It affords me the freedom to enjoy myself, even if it’s just getting things done at home.  I think the whole family likes the smell of a home cooked meal.   We can almost taste in the air, the flavors mingling together to form rich juices & tender meats.  Somehow at the end of a more productive day, I feel a sense of accomplishment, & my reward is a simple yet delicious dinner – the result of planning ahead.

So with that being said, this recipe could not get any easier, but the flavor would have you believe otherwise!

Herbed White Bean Soup – A Slow Cooker Recipe

Herbed White Bean Soup

Happy New Year, everyone.  Would you believe here in Tucson we welcomed the New Year at midnight with SNOW!  What an exciting way to begin the first day of the year!

Crooked Neck Squash & Tater Soup

Crooked Neck Squash & Tator Soup

This week’s rescued produce included a bunch of yellow crooked neck squash, which I adore!  I grew up having fresh squash sliced, cooked, topped with butter,  & seasoned with only a little salt & pepper.  To this day, I believe there is no better way to serve yellow squash.  The mildness of this squash is only enhanced by simple preparation & seasoning.  I love the tender little seeds with each mouthful.  So delicious!

So, in keeping it simple & showcasing this lovely vegetable, I made this delicious squash & potato soup.

Rescuing Produce & Market Day Vegetable Soup

Market Day Vegetable Soup

There’s a seasonal program that my sister Jill & I took advantage of last year, that “rescues” produce that would normally go to waste.  This organization of volunteers network to obtain & distribute this produce before is expires.  For a small fee, you can fill a box or basket

Pasole – A Family Favorite

Pasole

Recipe by:  Designs by Jeanne R

One of my Mom’s friends grew up in Peru, where they make a delicious stew called Pasole.  This friend was kind enough to share the basic recipe, Mom shared it with us, & we’ve been making ever since!  Pasole is very simple to make, and it requires very few ingredients, including