When it is enchilada night at Casa Leonardson, we put on our stretchy pants because seconds are a given! Not only are they absolutely delicious and super easy to make, but the leftovers only seem to get better when reheated. You know, IF there are any leftovers. This recipe will make 6-8 enchiladas. It’s easy […]
Food Hack! How to Turn Spaghetti Sauce into Chili
At our house I’m cooking for two, and sometimes it’s impossible to make a dish that doesn’t leave tons of leftovers. I freeze them, I box them for lunch, and on occasion I hack them by turning last night’s dinner into today’s brand new meal! I think everyone, regardless whether they’re feeding just themselves, or […]
Savory Cottage Pie
Today I’m sharing a recipe that looks hearty but tastes and feels light! I call it Savory Cottage Pie because it’s a lot like Shepherd’s Pie, without potatoes and lamb. It’s also delicious and good for you! I love Cottage Pie. It’s even better when you add Syrah to take the taste to a new […]
Inspired Cinnamon Chicken
If you’re a thirty-something or older woman (like me), chances are you loved the television show “Little House on the Prairie.” Don’t tell me you didn’t yearn to have Charles Ingalls as a “Pa.” Was there anything that man wouldn’t do for his children? Remember when he searched for Half-Pint in the mountains after she […]
Apricot Brandy Bundt Cake
You may wonder why I’m sharing a recipe that calls for brandy instead of wine. The answer is, the two are more closely related than you might think! Brandy is often made from distilled wine or fermented fruit juice. In this case, the juice comes from apricots and the brandy is made by an Idaho […]
Cauliflower and Tomato Soup
*This post contains affiliate links. This Cauliflower and Tomato Soup is filling, delicious and also totally healthy! Not only is the cauliflower an amazing substitute for cream, it also calls for wine – which is good for your heart! Pour yourself a glass and let’s get cooking! Here’s what you’ll need: 1 head of cauliflower, […]
Chardonnay Infused Mac n’ Cheese
*This post contains affiliate links. Is there anything better than macaroni and cheese? How about wine? How about both at the same time? Here’s what you’ll need: 12 oz pasta (I like medium shells because they scoop up the cheese for extra indulgent bites) 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese ½ onion, diced 2 garlic cloves, diced […]
Slow Cooker Chicken Broth
*This post contains affiliate links. Chicken broth is a base for many recipes. Making it from scratch in a slow cooker is easy and it really does taste better than what you’ll find at the store. As a bonus, you also end up with a lot of yummy chicken on hand. Plus my recipe calls for […]
Creamy Carrot Soup
“I cook with wine, sometimes I even add it to the food.” – W.C. Fields *This post contains affiliate links. This quote definitely applies to my cooking style. I often add “just a splash” of whatever I’m drinking as I prepare a meal, whether it be to the sauce, the sautéing vegetables, or as described […]