I actually did not have a lot of chili growing up. My mom has a famous baked bean recipe that is like a family tradition and I suppose that is as close to chili as I got. My fondness for this one-pot dish probably grew in college. I spent a lot of time with band kids and my co-ed fraternity and we would often have get-togethers or potlucks on the weekend. Chili was the easiest dish to make for a large crowd. Plus it was generally inexpensive to create. 
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Spanish Olive & Tomato Soup
I was going to call this Spanish Taco Soup but my husband quickly pointed out that they don’t eat tacos in Spain. In fact, tortilla in Spain is an ENTIRELY different thing than tortilla in Mexico. The Spanish version is more akin to a frittata than the corn/flour tortillas you find South of the border. 
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Pumpkin Sausage Soup
I’m in a soupy mood this week. Totally a thing. So you’re going to get two soup recipes. Today’s recipe comes with a little story. 
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Stuffed Olives
Gather round friends, it’s story time with Katie. Today’s story is about the first time she met her husband’s (then VERY new boyfriend), extended family.
First, let’s start with a little background. Adam and I started dating in November and I met his family right around Christmas. Let me also preface by saying this, I was only meeting his mother’s side and I was a bit nervous. Why? It’s only one side of the family, Katie. Chill. Oh, you silly naive little flower. 
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Turkey Breast Roulade with Cranberry Sage Stuffing
From now on I’ll be going by Katie “Ina Garten” Dawson. Because clearly, this recipe proves I’m fancy enough for that now. 
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