I don’t remember eating chili much as a kid, so as an adult I found myself thinking that I didn’t like it. Therefore, I would never make it or even order it at a restaurant. Then, several years ago our church held a chili cook-off, in which I was obliged to participate with my small group. I provided a dessert, not chili that year. I went around tasting all the variations of chili other people had made, and I realized that I actually liked quite a few of them, especially the ones that weren’t overly spicy.
Sweet & Sour Meatballs: Crock Pot Comfort for Fall
Fall is officially here, which also means that Crock Pot season has arrived as well! I don’t know about you, but I absolutely love cooking in the Crock Pot as the temperatures begin to drop. I’ve noticed this inverse relationship at our house and perhaps you have too: as the temperatures go down, the frequency of Crock Pot dinners goes way up.
Simple & Savory Meatloaf
“Man, that meatloaf looks delicious!” said no one on the planet, ever. I don’t know about you, but I have never seen a picture of meatloaf in a menu that made me want to order it based on appearance alone. Let’s face it, meatloaf barely looks edible, let alone like something you would choose to eat.