Attempting to be a Super Mom

During Lent this last spring, I needed a meat free dinner to feed my sister-in-law and her family. Usually my potato soup has lots of bacon and bacon grease in it. I found this recipe here .This one is meatless, but it is important to add that it is NOT dairy free. There are adjustments you can do to make it dairy free though. It’s quick and was really well liked.  Potato Soup 6-8 cups russet potatoes, peeled and chopped 1 yellow onion, diced 2 stalks celery, chopped 1 clove garlic 4 cups vegetable stock 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded 1/2 cup sour cream or cream 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper Pinch red pepper flakes 1 tbsp butter 1 tbsp olive oil In a large pot over medium heat, add the butter and olive oil. Once hot and melted together add the onions and celery. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Add the potatoes and minced garlic to the pot and continue to sauté all of the ingredients for about 5 minutes. Add vegetable stock and increase th

A long time ago I mentioned a cookbook my grandma bought me when I was a teenager. It’s called Clueless in the Kitchen. This recipe came from that cookbook. We usually use the meatballs in this cookbook that I’d previously posted here , but lately I’ve been using some Teriyaki Pineapple chicken meatballs I found at Costco. They work out so well for this meal and the kids actively fight over the meatballs. Hawaiian Meatballs 1 14 oz can Pineapple chunks  1/4 cup brown sugar 2 tbsp corn starch 1/2 tsp ground ginger 1 tbsp soy sauce 3 tbsp vinegar 1 batch plain old meatballs 1 green pepper, cut into large squares 1 onion, cut into large squares  Rice Drain the pineapple chunks, pouring the juice into a measuring cup. Add enough water to the juice to make 1 1/4 cups of liquid. Pour into a saucepan. In the saucepan, add brown sugar, cornstarch, ginger, soy sauce, and vinegar. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sauce is thickened. Dump in the cooked meatballs a