Taste the Seasons: Comfort Food Edition

Spring has sprung, and so has our appetite for fresh, flavorful, and fabulously cozy things. The air is buzzing with the scent of blooming flowers, herb gardens on the comeback tour, and just a whisper of something delicious baking in the oven. It’s the season for soups with a lighter touch, stews that flirt with freshness, and baked treats that say, “Yes, I contain lemon zest—and I’m proud of it.” So shed the heavy layers, grab a flair fork, and celebrate spring one delightful bite at a time.

Mustard Chicken

Prepare to fall in love with this delicious and easy-to-make mustard chicken. A classic French dish with a rich, flavorful sauce and tender texture, it will please even the most discerning palates. Get the Recipe: Mustard Chicken

Pork Shoulder Stew – A must-try!

Melt in your mouth pork shoulder stew. A must-try!I was initially hesitant to share this recipe because of its simplicity of and was concerned that you may not read it or try it. One warning: the house will smell wonderfully. Get the Recipe: Pork Shoulder Stew – A must-try!

Cauliflower and Goat Cheese Gratin – The Best!

Easy to prepared side dish of bubbly warm cheeses with cauliflower is one of my favorite colder weather weaknesses. Cauliflower is my go-to vegetable.This wonderful cauliflower au gratin holds three of my favorite cheeses: Goat cheese, Monterey Jack, and Parmesan cheese. Each cheese brings a layer of flavor to this dish. Get the Recipe: Cauliflower and Goat Cheese Gratin – The Best!

Fresh Asparagus Quiche

This asparagus quiche recipe is packed with fresh asparagus that is steamed, thinly sliced prosciutto with this light and delightful egg cream custard. Light in texture and rich in flavor, it is the perfect recipe for a Sunday brunch, a family dinner, or a party favorite dish. Get the Recipe: Fresh Asparagus Quiche

Shrimp and Grits Recipe

Creamy soft grits with a medley of soft vegetables over it. Tender shrimp with a perfect sauce to go along. Here is my creation. I had some vegetables in my crisper and wanted to enjoy them before it was too late. Another great recipe to enjoy using yellow corn is Mushrooms, Sausage Ragu with Polenta. Get the Recipe: Shrimp and Grits Recipe

Chicken and Artichokes

This classic Italian dish of tender bite-size chicken sauteed with white wine, lemon juice, and tender artichoke hearts will steal your heart with how all the flavors come together, leaving you wanting more. Chicken is the unsung dinner partner everyone loves. Get the Recipe: Chicken and Artichokes

Creamy Roasted Cauliflower Soup

Behold! A lusciously creamy cauliflower soup that is pure comfort in a bowl to nip the chill of fall’s nights. Cauliflower soup is one of my favorites. The rich taste of the roasted cauliflower comes through beautifully, satisfying the palate with flavor and silkiness. I know you will love it. Get the Recipe: Creamy Roasted Cauliflower Soup

Moroccan Chicken and Prunes

I invite you to transport your taste buds to exotic Morocco with this savory Moroccan chicken and prunes dish. With aromatic spices such as turmeric, ginger, turmeric, and cinnamon, the succulent caramelized chicken recipe will mesmerize your taste by bursting with flavors.. Get the Recipe: Moroccan Chicken and Prunes

Bone-In Pork Chops with Cheese – A French Classic

Imagine tender, savory, golden brown pork chops surrounded by a silky, creamy cheese sauce. Mouthwatering! Simple and so rich in flavor. Pork chops hold a special place in my culinary heart. Their versatility allows for many cooking methods, ensuring a consistently delightful outcome – a symphony of flavors that always culminates in pure deliciousness.. Get the Recipe: Bone-In Pork Chops with Cheese – A French Classic

Italian Weeding Soup – Simple Italian Soup

Soup is a mood. There’s nothing like making a large pot of it, enjoying it for lunch or dinner, and storing the rest for a later day when you’re ready to get cozy with it all over again. Not only is comfort soul food, but you can make it light or hearty with lots of flavors and texture. Get the Recipe: Italian Weeding Soup – Simple Italian Soup

Curried Lentils, Tomato, and Coconut Soup – Fun New Flavors

Curry, lentils, and coconut milk marry well in this soup. The warm earthiness of the curry powder mingles with the bright acidity of the tomato. And the coconut lends its own distinctive flavor while making the soup creamy.. Get the Recipe: Curried Lentils, Tomato and Coconut Soup – Fun New Flavors

Oven Baked Potatoes – The Battle of The Spuds

The battle of the spuds took a new twist between our divided cultural family. Who does not love baked potatoes? That perfectly baked potato is super tender, and we load it to the nines with butter, sour cream, cheese, and more butter. Sorry, that is the French in me who wants to add more butter. For once, I have found a recipe that craves even more butter: The Baked Potato. Get the Recipe: Oven Baked Potatoes – The Battle of The Spuds

Easy Cream Of Carrot Soup

When you have too many carrots in your refrigerator and roasting them is getting to be a thing of boredom, turn them into a soup. That’s what I did with this cream of carrot soup. I had lots of fun getting creative and playing with flavors while crafting this recipe. Not only is it so delicious and super healthy, but it’s also straightforward to make. Get the Recipe: Easy Cream of Carrot Soup

Brussels Sprouts and White Beans

This easy roasted Brussels sprouts and white beans recipe is the perfect and most delicious side dish. Golden brown, crispy sprouts are caramelized with white beans. The ideal caramelized Brussels sprouts will make a believer out of anyone. Not being raised eating Brussels sprouts, I feel, as an adult, that I have been missing out on something great. Get the Recipe: Brussels Sprouts and White Beans

Egg Rolls

Egg rolls are the quintessential Chinese food stuffed with cabbage, carrots, and pork and crisped to perfection. Egg rolls are savory rolls filled with cabbage, roast pork, and sometimes shrimp. Get the Recipe: Egg Rolls

Sausage Stuffed Butternut Squash

Sausage stuffed butternut Squash is a comforting, hearty dish that combines roasted butternut squash’s natural sweetness with the savory flavors of sausage, spinach, apple, and nuts. This perfect blend of textures and tastes creates a satisfying and wholesome meal for fall or winter.. Get the Recipe: Sausage Stuffed Butternut Squash

Sweet Potatoes Muffins

Sweet potato muffins? Yes, please. Any day of the week, I welcome these to my table! With warm spices, sweet potatoes, and tons of fall flavor, these muffins are my go-to when I am ready to embrace autumn and its goodness in my kitchen. Get the Recipe: Sweet Potatoes Muffins