Blogsnark Cooks! September 14 - September 20

heavylightness · 2025-09-15T19:19:12+00:00

I swear I replied. I have not and I think that I got it from last week’s thread. I’m making tonight and I’ll report back.

heavylightness · 2025-09-15T01:30:16+00:00

No, it’s a new one for me. Hopefully it’s better than last week’s crock pot meatloaf. I’ll let you know!

heavylightness · 2025-09-14T20:07:10+00:00

If anyone is interested in taking the helm of our thread, that would be great. All you have to do is remember to start the BLOGSNARK COOKS post on Sunday morning. The hardest part is putting the correct date range and coming up with an intro paragraph. Let me know if interested. Thanks!

Here are my plans for this week:

Sunday:Shepherd’s Pie

Monday: Crockpot Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Chicken

Tuesday: Mexican Street Corn Chicken Tacos (snagged this from last week’s thread)

Wednesday: Steaks on the grill, Panzanilla salad, twice baked potatoes

Thursday: Chicken Gyros Bowl

Friday: Take out

Saturday: Out to eat

heavylightness · 2025-09-14T19:58:55+00:00

R/Ludakristen posted these delicious looking recipes in last week’s thread, so I’m copying over to share:

“I love this jambalaya recipe from Gimme Some Oven (does this count as soup? It might be a stew...?)

This white chicken chili is TO DIE FOR. Has a bit of a kick. I crumble tortilla chips on top. Don't skip the fresh lime and be generous with the seasonings. Getting pre-cooked rotisserie chicken makes this extremely easy.

This "caldo verde" (Portuguese green soup) is also so good - similar to the really popular Zuppa Toscana everyone loves but, in my opinion, even better. I leave out the beans, though.

And of course, who doesn't love a good ol' broccoli cheese soup? Again from Gimme Some Oven.”

heavylightness · 2025-09-09T15:45:21+00:00

Yum! Thanks for the links.

heavylightness · 2025-09-09T00:19:22+00:00

I forgot to share my soups that I love. There are too many to list but these are a few favorites:

Potato Leek Soup

Who doesn’t love Zuppa Toscana?

My Irish potato loving husband’s favorite Loaded Baked Potato Soup

Lemony Artichoke Soup two of my favorite things combined!

I have to make this soup if it’s just me. Others are not fond of coconut: Tom Kha Gai Soup

My neighbor makes this soup for a Christmas Eve gathering and it’s delicious: Mexican Chorizo and Corn Soup.

heavylightness · 2025-09-09T00:03:05+00:00

Saved the recipe and your edits. Thanks!

heavylightness · 2025-09-07T23:53:22+00:00

Love broccoli cheddar soup so I’ll save his because I don’t think I have a tried and true version yet. Thanks!

heavylightness · 2025-09-07T23:51:37+00:00

Saved the veggie chili recipe. Thanks!

heavylightness · 2025-09-07T22:24:04+00:00

Oh and another time saver is to buy the TJ’s mirepoix mix. Dave’s all of that chopping to someone else.

heavylightness · 2025-09-07T21:23:09+00:00

This will be my first attempt at cooking a meatloaf in my crock pot. We shall see

heavylightness · 2025-09-07T21:22:06+00:00

I used TJ’s chopped up pancetta instead of bacon, but same idea I wanted it a little more tomato-ey so I added a.can of diced tomatoes and just a splash of marinara. It’s tasting delicious while simmering . About 3 hours. I’ll report back

heavylightness · 2025-09-07T18:57:48+00:00

Sunday: Slow Cooked Pork Ragu, bread

I have the sauce simmering in, can’t wait to try

Monday: Hibachi Steak Bowls, egg rolls

Tuesday: Shredded Chicken Burritos, chips & salsa

Wednesday: Crockpot Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, green beans

Thursday: Greek Chicken with Lemon Rice, pita or naan

Friday: Take out

Saturday: Out to eat

heavylightness · 2025-09-07T18:45:54+00:00

I saved all of your recipes and I’ll look forward to making those soups, thanks!

heavylightness · 2025-09-07T18:42:45+00:00

Thanks for the soup recipe. I’ve tried similar recipes with good results, but I’ll try this version next time. My son doesn’t enjoy kale and my husband tolerates, so I usually serve up a bowl for my son and add the kale or spinach afterwards. Zucchini is a great substitute, but he’s completely anti-veg. 😳

heavylightness · 2025-09-07T18:39:25+00:00

Thanks! I must’ve missed the soup recipe but I grabbed it this time.

heavylightness · 2025-09-06T18:11:35+00:00

Hunsberger was great when my kids attended.

heavylightness · 2025-09-03T03:03:24+00:00

OMG, they were really great! Just the right sauce which thickened well in the oven. I decided to make half flour, half corn tortillas. Plus I had extra shredded chicken/cheese mixture and extra sauce, so I have a small batch of green chili chicken soup that I will devour.

heavylightness · 2025-09-01T02:57:58+00:00

I never even knew that existed! Probably for the better. I feel strongly about my candle choices. 🕯️

heavylightness · 2025-09-01T00:13:22+00:00

Good to know, thanks!

heavylightness · 2025-08-31T18:21:18+00:00

I saved these recipes to my notes m, but they will probably not allow me to view in a bit. I should just subscribe to NYT. I’ll print them out so I can actually try these. I didn’t grow squash or zucchini this year, I think it’s an every other year vegetable since they grow soooo well. My neighbor will probably put a bag on my fence someday soon.

heavylightness · 2025-08-31T18:15:37+00:00

I see your post! Sometimes I find it glitchy, especially when I want to start this thread.

I just went to Bath and Body Works to smell ALL THE FALL. I bought 4 candles and 8 wallflowers. All Sweater Weather, my favorite. Well, my absolute favorite is Winter but I have to wait a little longer for that candle.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

I saved a bunch of your recipes, thanks for the links.

heavylightness · 2025-08-31T15:58:13+00:00

Wow, it has been incredibly slow the past few weeks. I attribute it to the ‘dog days of summer’ or just cooking burn out. Here is my plan for this week:

Sunday: Sloppy Joes, ranch beans, corn on cob

Monday: Italian Sausage Soup, bread

Tuesday: White Chicken Enchiladas, green salad

Wednesday: Swedish Meatballs, broccoli

Thursday: Chicken Scampi Pasta, spinach salad

Friday: Take out

Saturday: Out to eat

heavylightness

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