A simple message of love can begin with something as simple as a cookie cutter. 💘 Grilled cheese and tomato soup have long been considered a match made it heaven…one that becomes infinitely more fabulous with a festive (and extremely easy) presentation. When I was a child, I fully preferred chicken noodle soup to tomato, so…
Bright tomato flavor is balanced by a hint of creaminess and mild kick in this takeoff of a restaurant favorite. Easy to make and especially tasty with the optional toppings. Those who live in the South Central, Pennsylvania area may be familiar with the pepper jack tomato soup at Isaac’s, a small chain of restaurants…
Get ready for a New Year filled with luck and good health with this traditional dish, which can be customized in several ways to keep everyone happy! (slow cooker and oven method) There seems to be two distinct camps where pork and sauerkraut is concerned: those who love it and those who…well…tolerate it. Growing…
A big bowl of this colorful salad comes together easily and is perfect for backyard barbecues, potlucks, and at-the-ready meals throughout the week! A fresh, colorful addition to a backyard barbecue or potluck, this vibrant salad is equally well suited to packed lunches and speedy dinners. The recipe has many attributes: filling fiber, plant-based protein,…
Greek Chicken Gyros with all the classic add-ons and a shortcut tzatziki are easy to recreate in your kitchen. Try them bowl-style, stuffed in a pita, or even switch out the chicken with beef, shrimp, salmon, or pork. Last year, a visitor (and close friend!) Christina Phillips Mattson showed us how her Greek family makes…
The very best salsa can be made in 10 minutes and will rival your favorite restaurant and store-bought salsa. Ten minutes is all you need to make the most incredible salsa, which will outshine your favorite store-bought jar. The best part is that you can control the thickness and level of spice, effectively achieving…
Super Bowl Nachos are the gold standard of nachos and include two types of chips for maximum crunch. Loaded with flavorful toppings, these nachos are game day perfection and hearty enough to be an occasional meal. The meat mixture makes great tacos and taco salads too! Nachos have always held a special place in my younger son…
Make this traditional Spanish dish in your own kitchen with a few basic ingredients and enjoy it as a light meal, a satisfying snack, or a filling addition to a Spanish-themed charcuterie board. In Spain it’s called a tortilla Española, sometimes a tortilla de patata. The name translates to Spanish tortilla or potato omelet,…
Skip the takeout and enjoy pizza in soup form, with this savory pot of deliciousness that can be customized to taste – just like your favorite pizza! Grace and Evie are back for another edition of Fountain Avenue Kids, and they’re sharing a longtime family favorite that redefines pizza night! Pizza soup is…
Fresh, filling, and endlessly adaptable, this vibrant pasta salad is ideal for packed lunches, picnics, and potlucks and is equally perfect as a simple, family-friendly weeknight meal. Welcome to Season 2 of Fountain Avenue Kids! In the latest edition, sisters Coco and Britt share their signature dish, a family recipe that has truly stood the test of time.…
Quick to prepare and brimming with zippy flavor, this colorful salad can be served as a versatile side dish or as an appetizer with tortilla chips. (We love it with Scoops!) Filling and fiber rich, leftovers make a great lunch. Essentially an elevated version of the age-old three bean salad, this recipe updates that classic with…
Authentic Greek gyros with the classic add-ons and a shortcut tzatziki are easy to recreate in your kitchen. A light but satisfying meal that may also be served over rice or greens or made with beef, shrimp, salmon, or pork. I love when special guests join me in the kitchen, and I was recently…