Unless you eat outside every day, there’s no reason that vegetable soup can’t be enjoyed on a hot day. It’s hearty, full of nutrients and tastes phenomenal. I’ve never been one to avoid soups in the summertime because, well, they go great with sandwiches!

Vegetable soup is an all-time favorite for me. Even my family eats it with no complaints. The best part about cooking it up on the crock is you have plenty to last through the week. I usually add a splash of Frank’s Hot Sauce to mine, and some crushed saltines – yummy!

Recipe and photo courtesy of Add a Pinch.

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Quick Tip: Nothing goes better with vegetable soup than grilled cheese sandwiches, yum!

You’ve heard someone say “complete meal” before but never have you experienced a combination like this all in one casserole. We’re talking tender, juicy chicken, roasted cauliflower, mushrooms and my favorite – wide egg noodles swimming in a sea of the most perfect seasonings ever.

Well, it’s decided! These refried beans are going to be our special dish we take to all our friends’ parties this football season. They’re that impressive! You know when you’re so incredibly stuffed but there’s one thing you can’t stop eating? That’s these beans.

At first glance when I came upon this recipe I was thinking okay, my family will eat this they do broccoli. Then when I saw the Ramen included I knew for sure they’d be thrilled. What could be more beloved than Ramen noodles?

I love finding easy recipes, don’t you? This one only has 7 ingredients and many you may have on hand. It cooks up in a casserole dish and has all the flavors you love – chicken, cheese and rice. I knew my family would be thrilled with it.

I can’t lie, chocolate is my weakness! Dark chocolate is actually good for the heart but even if it wasn’t I’d indulge regularly. There’s something soothing about that soft cocoa melting in your mouth. It’s like any time of day perfection. Mornings it wakes you up, afternoons it helps you escape and evenings it ends your day just right. It may sound silly but I honestly think my life wouldn’t be the same if I gave up chocolate completely.

I love my chicken noodle soup any day. It’s great for dipping grilled cheese in, goes awesome with crackers and is perfect for those days you don’t want a big, heavy meal. I feel the same about this casserole. It’s like everything the soup is but with no broth.