Soup's On!

No soup for you? Make your own!

Soup. One of my most frequent cravings. I'm not picky either - I like all the soups: noodle, tomato, bisque, chowda', vegetable, lentil, etc. Soup has that magical way of making you feel cozy and happy - a memory associated with the comfort of my childhood. One thing I love about soup is that you can basically take whatever you have in your fridge and pantry and turn it into soup - so that's what I've done below! Check out three of my favorites - Butternut Squash, Broccoli Cheddar, and Zuppa Toscana - with topping variations to keep leftovers interesting!

RecipesMichelle StrobelFebruary 7, 2017soup, broccoli cheddar, panera, butternut squash, comfort food, one pot Comment

Tortellini Soup

Dinner in a Flash!

I taught myself how to cook during college - after eating every flavor of Hot Pocket that was ever made. I remember sliding the hot pock out of the sleeve and thinking to myself, "enough is enough." Anyway, I was learning the basic comfort foods throughout my four years and was excited to move in with my besties after graduation so that we could all cook together and share recipes. My honorary sister, Kari, made this soup for us while living together and I have been making it consistently ever since. It is so easy and SO GOOD! I'll always think of her when I make it and I think that's why I make it when I'm not feeling so great - instant comfort! Keep reading to find out how to boil up this ridiculously easy crowd-pleasing soup.

RecipesMichelle StrobelMay 19, 2016soup, tortellini soup, tortellini, italian, comfort food, tomatoes, quick dinner, easy, spinachComment

Chicken and Cheese Enchiladas

Happy Diecisiete de Mayo!

Hangry BFs parents were in town recently and I had the privilege to learn how to make his favorite meals straight from the source - his mom! The first thing we made were her famous enchiladas. Typically she just makes them with cheese and scallions, but I added chicken for a Hangry District twist. Check out how we did it below.

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Meeshballs!

Signature Dish

As a cook and food obsessed maniac, I am often asked, "What's your signature dish?" or "What is your cooking style?" That question stumps me every time. I literally cook everything, I don't really have a particular style and I don't typically cook one dish repeatedly as my "signature dish." I consider myself a MacGuyver in the kitchen - that's my style. I create dishes based on the ingredients in my house and what's in season. However, I always have the makings for my Meeshballs. Keep reading to find out what's in a Meeshball!

Crispy Chicken & Charred Cauliflower with Olives

Olive You

If you live in DC, then you've been experiencing quite the rainy week this week. There is nothing more relaxing or romantic to me than turning on some French music, pouring a glass of sparkling rosé and firing up the stove to cook a comforting meal, while listening to the pitter-patter of the rain on my windows. Rain is my favorite excuse to cook for hours. Keep reading to see what I came up with to warm us up and dry us off.