“A lot of living happens in the kitchen.”

Beans

Minestrone Soup

Minestrone Soup

Minestrone Soup is a hearty Italian dish full of pasta, beans, and lots of chunky veggies. I also like to add Italian sausage to please my meat loving husband and make it extra savory. Minestrone literally means “big soup” and historically is a big pot 

Ham Bone Bean Soup

Ham Bone Bean Soup

This savory ham bone bean soup is my favorite way to use a leftover ham bone. Full of beans, veggies, ham, and savory seasonings and nourishing chicken broth. I always serve it with a pan of steaming hot skillet cornbread on the side.  We always