Mom Confessions

Tuscan Lamb and White Bean Stew
Woodsy rosemary makes this a perfect dish for fall and a lovely change from traditional beef stew. Serve with crusty bread or ladled as a sauce over pappardelle noodles.

http://www.midwestliving.com/recipe/tus ... bean-stew/

Hearty Minestrone Soup
Susan Corley of New Albany, Ohio, shared her version of the classic Italian soup in New Albany Cooking with Friends, a cooking club project that took regional honors in the 2007 Tabasco Community Cookbook Awards. Susan often slow-cooks a pot of the soup for family meals during the holidays.

http://www.midwestliving.com/recipe/sou ... trone-soup

Chicken and White Bean Stew
Great Northern or cannellini beans blend with chicken and purchased Alfredo sauce in this easy-to-assemble slow-cooker meal. Serve with crusty bread and tossed salad.

http://www.midwestliving.com/recipe/chi ... -bean-stew

Ratatouille
When cooler nights trigger cravings for warming autumn suppers but the garden still bears a summer’s bounty of tomatoes, zucchini, peppers and eggplant, we call on the French for help. The classic vegetable stew is traditionally served unadorned, but we love it spooned over homemade garlic bread as a luxe fork-and-knife sandwich.

http://www.midwestliving.com/food/holid ... s/?page=45

Wild Rice and Chicken Soup
Mix a can of cream of chicken soup, mushrooms, veggies and rice mix for the soup base. Any boneless cooked chicken works in this slow-cooker recipe, but chicken thighs, with more moisture from fat, cook the best.

http://www.midwestliving.com/recipe/sou ... icken-soup

Cheesy Potato Soup
Potato, bacon and cheese - all the flavors you love in a bowl of soup! The American cheese keeps the soup from curdling while it slow cooks. Mashing cooked potatoes a bit gives it some body, while the bacon adds a smoky-salty taste to this fall soup.

http://www.midwestliving.com/recipe/sou ... otato-soup

Lemon-Dill Chicken Meatball Soup
One cup of bulgur contains nearly 75% of the dietary fiber you need for the day, and 25% of the protein you should get, making this stew a total whole-grain powerhouse.

https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/food-r ... up-recipe/

Wild-Salmon Cakes With Quinoa Salad
Orange zest adds just the right amount of citrus to these fish cakes. The quinoa base also sneaks in extra protein and B vitamins.

https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/food-r ... ad-recipe/

Butternut Mole Enchiladas
If you need a refresher on how to peel butternut squash, here's a quick tutorial straight from our test kitchen.

https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/food-r ... as-recipe/

Fiery Black Bean Soup
This one's not for the faint of heart. Charred poblanos and jalapeños give this soup a serious kick of smoky flavor.

https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/food-r ... up-recipe/