Amanda W. James

Amanda W. James

Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup

Homemade cream of chicken soup fills my kitchen with a cozy smell. It reminds me of my childhood. My mom made it on cold days, making our home warm and inviting. Waiting at the dinner table, each bowl full of…

Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes

Family dinners were special when I was young. Cheesy scalloped potatoes were always there. My grandmother would make them, layering thin potato slices. We helped slice the potatoes, making each one 1/8 of an inch thick. The smell of creamy…

Crispy Roasted Herb Potatoes

Every Sunday, I love walking through the farmer’s market. The colors and smells are amazing. One day, I saw a young couple looking for a potato recipe for dinner. They wanted something easy. I remembered my first time making crispy…

Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes

When roasted garlic smells up the kitchen, I get excited. It means comfort food is coming. At a family holiday, I wanted to try something new with mashed potatoes. I mixed creamy potatoes with garlic and Parmesan cheese. It was…

Vegetable Tortellini Soup

When leaves changed colors and the air got cool, I wanted warm meals. One chilly evening, I looked in the fridge for something tasty. I saw cheese tortellini and thought of a soup. With frozen veggies and pantry items like…

Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup

When winter starts, I think of warm Italian soup. It makes my belly and heart feel good. One evening, I found all I needed for Italian sausage soup in my kitchen. Seeing snow outside, I knew it was time for…

Teriyaki Glazed Pork Chops

When I think of dinner with friends or family, I think of grilled pork chops. They smell so good, thanks to teriyaki sauce. One summer evening, I started the barbecue season with a tasty twist. I used my easy teriyaki…