HAPPY 100 ENTRIES!!!! Ma and I have been doing this blog for almost exactly 3 years and 100 recipes! Time flies when you're cooking up some yummy foods.
So on with tonight's entry:
If you live in a state like MI (which we do) you noticed how amazingly chilly it is outside. Screw that, down right cold it's become. So with that I was on a search for a warm and hearty soup that would warm us up. Ugh, I hate this part. It means that I have to admit I like a certain celebrity and her cooking show after many years of unlikeness for her.
Let's gather for story time shall we? Years ago there was a super popular song out called "How Do I Live" which was featured on the "ConAir" movie soundtrack. It was performed by 2 female country musicians. One was Trisha Yearwood and the other was Leann Rimes. Fast foward to spring time and it was the annual Country Music Awards. Both women were nominated for their versions of this song (which I was a huge fan of) and in the end Trisha Yearwood won. They zoomed in on Leann crying and Trisha basically rubbing it in her face. Ever since then I have declared Trisha my celeb mortal enemy (dramatic effect only ;D). She just rubbed me the wrong way with her snob attitude. Oh and did I mention that Leann was like 17 and she was in her 30's? Real mature.
Let's jump about 13 years later and I stumble across Food Networks new Sunday morning line up and *DUN DUN DUNNNN* there she was. Trisha Yearwood. She had her own cooking show! I was like *evil eye* NOOOOO. Then for S&G's I decided to watch it. I wanted to see how mean she was on there considering she was such a horrible winner and all around jerk to Leann. To my surprise (and trust it was) I actually noticed a more soft and sweet Trisha. She actually wasn't that bad and I liked her family who were frequent guests on her show. The recipes she made didn't look half bad either. Maybe people can change? So as a peace offering to Mrs. Yearwood I've decided to make her soup tonight.
Here's what you'll need:
Winter Vegetable Soup
Trisha Yearwood's Georgia Cooking in an Oklahoma Kitchen
Serves: 6
Ingredients:
*2 14-ounce cans of chicken broth
*3 red potatoes, peeled and diced in 3/4 inch pieces
*1 12-ounce can diced tomatoes
*1 8-ounce package frozen lima beans
*2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
*1 12-ounce can of cream-style corn
*salt and pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS:
In a medium saucepan, combine the broth with the potatoes, tomatoes, beans and onion. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and cook over medium heat for 20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Remove from the heat, stir in corn, season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with crackers or cornbread.
Alright, I'll be the first to admit it this soup was really good. Ugh, why can't it suck so I wouldn't have to admit it?
WW Points: *3 per serving
Tid Bits:
*If you're not into lima beans then trade them for a bean you do enjoy.
Ma's Spot: When Dinah first told me she wanted to make this recipe I was surprised. Not because of the ingredients but because who it was by. I'm sure you know by now from what was mentioned above my daughter has always had a slight dislike for Trisha Yearwood but I have to say I'm proud of her for forgetting and moving on lol. PS. but not for forgiving it. Now onto the soup, I truly enjoyed this nice hearty bowl of soup. Lets not forget how easy and cheap this recipe is. And lets face it as working adults we all are about easy and cheap. This soup is a winner, kudos to Dinah for finding it. I'm sure with my soup addicted sister I will be making this again. So put on some country music, put on this pot of soup, and enjoy!
SNACK CORNER:* It's time for snack corner! Where we take new snacks in the grocery store and break it down for you. We tell you which are hot and which are not. Let's get to this week's pick:
WW Points: *8 per bag or half the bag for *4 points
Dinah: I had such high hopes for these being that I love jelly belly and their whole line of treats. Sadly, I wasn't thrilled. The mint one started out good then in the after taste I felt like I had swallowed mouthwash or cough syrup. It ruined the whole treat for me. So if you're into that whole taste then hey go for it but if you're not into the taste of either mentioned above then skip these. Bummer :[,
Ma: Unlike my daughter I really enjoyed these. The mint was a little strong. My opinion they used way too much mint extract in them. Which sadly left a lingering taste. They were good but would I buy them again? No.The coconut (let's keep this PG) was F*&^%*^ fantastic! I loved these jelly beans. I went back to find them but alas there was none. The only thing bad I would say about these is I wish they would have had some flakes of coconut in the chocolate. So if you're out and about and you find these. Pick these up and hey let me know where they're at!
That's all for tonight folks. We'll see you here next Tuesday for more yummy recipes. Ma and I wanna thank all you guys for reading our cooking blog every week and we hope you take away some great recipes and some laughs cause we love to entertain you guys! So here's to you and the next 100!
Have a great week guys!
Spoons & Spatula's
~Dinah & Ma
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