Now that fall weather is here (or for some of us Eastcoasters, wintery snow) a theme of Soups/Stews seemed perfect for the recipe swap. You all know I'm not a huge fan of soup but man, just putting this roundup together made me drool all over my keyboard. I can't wait to make some of the recipes below as the weather keeps getting colder.
If you're a fan of soups/stews definitely check out the links below. Every single one looks incredibly delicious. Enjoy!
Mary Ellen had fun putting her own spin on Sausage and Tortellini Soup:
Part of the fun of the swaps is trying something new, which Ammie did with her Beef Bourguignon:
Christen's husband rated her Mushroom and Brie Bisque with Puff Pastry Toppers one of the Top 5 things she's ever made:
Heather isn't a fan of Guinness but her husband loved her Beef and Guinness Stew:
As a working mom, Lishie was happy she was able to prep her delicious Basil Dumplings & Chicken Soup the night before:
Melissa really enjoyed her Slow Cooker French Onion Soup, even if the onion smell was a little overwhelming as it cooked:
Jaida had another Olive Garden copy cat soup, Zuppa Toscana, that got her to try kale:
Maryanna made my recipe for Loaded Baked Potato Soup a bit healthier:
Nicole thinks a few modifications to her Creamy Cabbage Soup with Gruyere would make it perfect:
Christine had made Chunky Italian Vegetable Soup:
Katie forgot to buy broccoli at the store so her Broccoli Cheddar Soup ended up being Cheddar and Potato Soup:
Ashley liked being able to add her choice of seafood to Ina's Seafood Stew:
Melissa loves soup and was thrilled to get another delicious slow cooker soup recipe to add to her arsenal with Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup:
Caitlin was thrilled for an excuse to make one of her favorite soups, French Onion Soup:
The Cookaholic Wife loves that cool weather means more chances to eat soup. She really enjoyed her recipe for Cheesy Jalapeno Corn Chowder and it made enough for her to freeze half for another time:
Jey was thrilled with the theme for this swap. Her soups always come out thick like stews, which was exactly the case with her Pasta E Fagioli:
Jenna had another variation of French Onion Soup, and was happy to find that she actually liked it:
Coleen had never made Chicken Pot Pie at home before so she was excited to get it for the swap:
The Cooking Nurse switched up the ingredients for her soup to make Taco Soup:
I absolutely loved the flavors in my recipe for Chicken Gnocchi Soup:
Melissa was a little hesitant about her Pumpkin Soup recipe but it ended up blowing her away with the flavors of fall in a bowl:
Jill turned her recipe for chili into a thinner White Bean Chicken Soup, perfect for a comforting weeknight meal:
Kate's Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup was perfect on a cold, rainy day:
Nicole had to modify her recipe for Chinese Chicken Corn Soup because she didn't have all the necessary ingredients:
Joelen made a quick and easy Chicken Enchilada Soup:
Lindsay thought the perfect way to usher in fall was her recipe for Italian Beef Stew with Gnocchi:
Morning all! My week's been brightened up by these pics of a turn of the century house in Landskrona, right here in Skåne, Sweden. I love the pops of green and the birdy print in the bedroom. Thank you Hus o Hem!
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| The reading lamp is Arne Jacobsen. The lovely brown throw and ceramic bowl are from one of my favourite shops here in Skåne - Udda Tina. |
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| The lovely bright tins used to store toys are from the carnival Lundakarnevalen |
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| The chest of drawers was found in the basement and painted grass green |
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| I love the raspberry coloured Wegner Cigar chair, you can buy one at Danish Home Store the owner bought the table on Lauritz. |
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| The classic chairs are Eames. The lamp is the 'Light Shade Shade' by Mooi find one at Mekavi |
Another fantastic and easy meal from my friend who brought you Bow Ties with Sausage, Tomato and Cream and Ranch Pork Chops; this one is a hearty BBQ Chicken Ranch Salad that packs great flavor with minimal ingredients. 
I really loved the combination of flavors in this salad. The tangy BBQ sauce, the cool Ranch dressing, the freshness of the cucumber, the spice from the red onion. Everything works so well together. I opted to top my salad with tortilla chips since we had some on hand, but I've seen other recipes that call for French's fried onions or even French fries. I picked up a rotisserie chicken at the supermarket before getting Baby Girl from daycare and the convenience can't be beat. My chicken wasn't BBQ because they didn't have any, so feel free to use whatever kind of roast chicken you like (or poach, grill, roast your own if you have the time).
BBQ Chicken Ranch Salad
As seen throughout the blogosphere
Spring Mix salad greens
1 BBQ roast chicken, shredded
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed (I left these out because SP doesn't like beans)
1 can Mexicorn
1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monteray Jack, pepper Jack)
1 pint grape tomatoes, quartered
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced
1/4 cup diced red onion
Crushed tortilla chips
BBQ sauce
Ranch dressing
Divide salad greens and toppings on 4 plates. Drizzle with BBQ sauce and Ranch dressing.
Click here to check out some more delicious salads.
