Vegan Corn Chowder

This vegan corn chowder is another recipe that is super simple but extremely yummy.  The only thing in it that is not totally strait forward is the caramelized shallots. They add such a pop of flavor however that it is worth the extra few minutes they add the the recipe....

Homemade Lemon Iced Tea

Winter is finally over and the days are getting longer, everything is growing and we are starting to enjoy the warmer weather. This is my absolute favorite time of year. I get to put my garden in and watch everything start growing. The kids are able to run around the...

Roasted Garlic Pita Chips

Pita chips are something I make at home all the time. They are fast, easy to make, take few ingredients, and can be many different flavors. One of my favorite recipes is this one I use for roasted garlic pita chips. A perfect late night snack they are substantial enough to...

Southwest Black Bean Dip

This south west black bean dip  has a nice spicy flavor and also works well as a spread. It actually started as an experiment for a new bean bean burger recipe. I was starving that night however and started eating the mix with crackers. It was so good that I...

Homemade Tomato Soup

This homemade tomato soup is inspired by traditional dutch recipes. It is extremely simple but holds a lot of flavor. The fact that it has only a few ingredients is great because most are usually on hand, so this is a dish that can be whipped up at any time....