Arlington Housewife
Hi, my name is Heather. I’m a baker, cook, serial hostess, wife and mother of two. I love to cook, to feed people and to eat...especially dessert. I also run Livin' The Pie Life, an artisan bakery providing delicious fresh locally-sourced handmade pie to Northern Virginia. Life is good.
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Category Archives: Soups, Stews & Chilis
Barley, Lentil & Mushroom Soup
Paula made this soup for her Holiday party this year and it was fabulous! There was plenty of truly delicious food, but I went back for seconds of this soup and was shameless enough to ask for some of the … Continue reading
French Onion Soup…Oh La La
French Onion Soup is the perfect solution for a cold day. Caramelized onions, rich beef broth and lots of ooey gooey crusty cheese on top, what’s not to love? When I see French Onion Soup on a restaurant menu, it … Continue reading
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The Chili from Cincinnati
Cincinnati Chili is unique in the chili world. I had eaten it, but never made it when a friend requested it special. To the Internet… The first thing I discovered, is that authentic Cincinnati Chili begins with boiling the beef. … Continue reading
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Mulligatawny Stew
This is another one of my favorite soup recipes, or stew, or somewhere in between. Curry, garam masala, lentils, tomatoes and coconut milk meld together into this delicious and healthy meal. This dish has a lot of spice without being … Continue reading
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Creamy Roasted Cauliflower Soup
I’ve got to level with you. This soup is pretty freakin’ awesome!! You’ve got to understand, this is big for me. I’ve spent the first 35 years of my life with a fairly ambivalent attitude toward cauliflower. Cauliflower was the … Continue reading

