Recipes & More from
Julia Belle’s Journal
Spice it Up: Different Types of Breads
There are hundreds of different types of bread, and yet it would seem that it’s still looked at as the most boring food whose purpose is purely to make sandwiches with tastier, more interesting ingredients between the slices. We’re here to remind you that bread doesn’t have to be just a boring pantry staple! Here are just a few ways to spice it up.
Fun Ways to Change Up Your Thanksgiving Meal
We have officially come to the time of year when the only thing on everyone’s mind is, “How many more days until I get to eat all that amazing Thanksgiving food?” Or maybe the holiday shopping that is soon to follow-- but we like to think it’s the food. Check out these fun takes on traditional Thanksgiving side dishes!
Tasty Twists on Traditional Chicken Noodle Soup
Chicken noodle soup is the quintessential cold-weather dish-- it’s perfect for warming up on a cold night or soothing your throat to get through those pesky winter illnesses. It really is great comfort food! While this is all true, of course, we have to admit that traditional chicken noodle soup can get a little boring sometimes. So, we invite you to consider these tasty twists next time you cook up a batch.
Spice it Up: Baked Pasta
Spending a Sunday evening crowded around a loud table full of laughter, love, and pasta is an evening anyone can appreciate. I mean really, who doesn't love a hearty plate of pasta. It can be created in so many different ways with infinite different ingredient combinations so there is always something for even the pickiest of eaters. One of the most popular ways to cook pasta is by baking. We have listed some of our favorite dishes with hints for how to spice it up just right for a new family favorite.
Spice it Up: Traditional Side Dishes
You can make chicken and rice 7 days straight and experience different flavors each day because seasoning is EVERYTHING. Try to use a variety of seasonings to keep your meals tasting different and delicious everyday.