I made some chicken noodle soup a couple weeks ago when the weather first began to cool here in Chicago. I was so excited to switch out our summer clothes and pull out my sweaters when the weather decided to change its mind and get super hot and humid.

So the last thing on my mind was soup!

BUT, we are (thankfully) back to that cooler, breezier fall weather and I love it so much! Therefore, I am ready to share this recipe with you!

(I will post the soup recipe right away but figured I would include the stock recipe first)

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It was a cold and rainy day and I didn’t want to leave the house. But I wanted to bake. So I scrounged around in my pantry and freezer and these bars are what were born.

There is a gooey layer of peanut butter caramel sauce sandwiched between an oat and butter crumble and then topped off with chocolate and Reeses Pieces…What’s not to like?

Be careful when making these bars…the sweet and savory combination is dangerous and you may not be able to stop going back for more!

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Signs of spring have just begun to appear here in Chicago bringing with it the thoughts of warm weather and long sunny days.

Spring also reminds me that summer is coming and that it is time to prepare for swim suits and shorts…which means healthy eating and exercise. Mikey signed up for the Chicago Marathon in October and healthy eating has become a priority as he gets geared up for training.

So here’s a nice, healthy recipe to celebrate the new season. This salad is fast, delicious and can be altered depending on the vegetables and herbs you have on hand. Toss them all in a simple vinaigrette and you have a light lunch or dinner salad!
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Everyone gets busy during the week and it is nice to have a couple go-to, simple recipes that are semi-homemade.

You can throw these enchiladas together in about 10 minutes, and they bake up in about 20-25 minutes. Or you can freeze them for a quick week night meal in the future. You can easily add or subtract any of the ingredients from these depending on what you prefer! You can make them spicy by adding more hot sauce, you can add green chiles or jalapenos, or you can add more veggies/make them vegetarian. I would make them with zucchini, cooked spinach, sweet potatoes/squash/potatoes or carrots.

Best of luck digging out of your houses and getting into your cars (for those of us in the midwest). It is a soggy and messy day here in Chicago! But it’s already Wednesday and we are that much closer to the weekend!

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