Welcome back to QCK! Life has been so insanely busy lately, and I haven't been consistently active on here for a while, so I want to take a second update everyone on what I've been up to! First of all, school - currently, I'm working on a double major in graphic design and marketing. It … Continue reading Taking Stock: Coconut Red Curry Ramen
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Taking Stock Bone Broth:Slow Cooker Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
Welcome back to QCK! It's been a pretty warm winter here in MN and I'm definitely grateful but I'm ready for it to be over. I'm really missing the sun these days. This time of year I always turn to warm, easy foods that are comforting, but still full of veggies, protein, and essential vitamins … Continue reading Taking Stock Bone Broth:Slow Cooker Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
Crockpot Chicken + Quinoa Enchilada Soup
Welcome back to QCK! Today I'm sharing the final recipe in my 3-part roast chicken "series". I love using the last of the chicken in a soup because it infuses it with flavor and brings the leftovers back to life. Plus, we're officially in soup season, so break out your slow cookers! If you're working … Continue reading Crockpot Chicken + Quinoa Enchilada Soup
Sweet Corn + Zucchini Chowder
Welcome back to QCK! It's Saturday, it's supposed to be rainy here, and I'm totally prepared for a day of staying in and watching movies. I'll probably bake something and I'll definetly dig into some of this chowder. I made a big batch a few weeks ago and threw it in the freezer as a … Continue reading Sweet Corn + Zucchini Chowder
Shrimp + Peanut Ramen
Welcome back to QCK! This weekend was a combination of disgustingly hot and rainy, so I spent pretty much all of it inside watching Anthony Bordain's No Reservations and working on this ramen recipe. It's basically a revamp of a ramen recipe I posted a couple years ago that was good but could have been … Continue reading Shrimp + Peanut Ramen
Mussels In Lemongrass Coconut Curry
Welcome back to QCK! This week has been a combination of insanely hot and random thunderstorms, which means I've mostly been inside. I'm fine with it, but no A/C has turned cooking/baking into what feels like a full on cardio session. Lots of sweat. There has been some relief from the occasional thunderstorm bringing in … Continue reading Mussels In Lemongrass Coconut Curry
Cheesy Sweet Corn, Red Potato and Bacon Chowder
Welcome back to QCK! Today's recipe is one for the soul. Perfect for stormy summer nights when you just want to stay inside and watch movies or when you just need something comforting and warm. We had this soup the other night for dinner with BLT's, it was nothing short of perfection. This chowder is … Continue reading Cheesy Sweet Corn, Red Potato and Bacon Chowder
Cheesy Baked Potato Soup
Welcome back to QCK! What's everyone craving this week? I'm craving sweets like crazy (which is actually pretty normal for me). I think a no bake cookie post is in order. I've also been hungry for comfort food. Hence todays post. I made this soup yesterday and it was absolutely perfect with the cold, windy, … Continue reading Cheesy Baked Potato Soup
Butternut Squash Soup with Brown Butter Apples + Savory Granola
Hey Foodies! You ever have one of those days? You know the spilled coffee all over your favorite shirt, found out your computer charger is broken, can't find a quiet place to work (even though you're at a library???), and now it's 1 PM and you haven't accomplished anything, kind of day? Yeah, me too. … Continue reading Butternut Squash Soup with Brown Butter Apples + Savory Granola