by amvandenhurk | Feb 16, 2020 | dinner, soups
Good for the Soul: Homemade Chicken Soup Most of us growing up when we were sick, soup was what we ate. And the top choice was some form of chicken soup. Campbell’s Chicken Noodle soup from a can was in our cupboard growing up. While my Mom was a good cook and... 
by amvandenhurk | Dec 30, 2019 | vegetarian
Mushroom Lentil Stew Over Mashed Potatoes This mushroom lentil stew will have your meat lovers thinking they are eating a hearty meaty meal. It is a perfect dinner on a wintery night. While it is hearty and meaty, the meaty part is the combination of lentils and... 
by amvandenhurk | Dec 25, 2019 | Vegetarian Slow Cooker
The slow cooker has saved the day many times over the past three months. Slow Cooker Chickpea Butternut Squash Curry has been to the rescue a couple times one. I kept buying butternut squash saying I’m going to make x or y, but then it just sits there in the... 
by amvandenhurk | Jul 31, 2019 | vegetarian
Simple Roasted Sweet Potato Lentil Feta Salad For the past two weeks, it has been hot here in Newport. Our house doesn’t have air conditioning – units or central – it can get pretty toasty. Not a pleasurable environment to cook anything, but we still... 
by amvandenhurk | Jul 11, 2019 | sides
Dump the Bottled Ranch Dressing Once you make ranch dressing from scratch, you will never buy it from the store again. There is something creamy, tangy, and just so fresh tasting about it. Simple ingredients that most have in their pantry: mayo, sour cream, milk,... 
by amvandenhurk | Jul 7, 2019 | sides
Don’t Waste, Make Apple Sauce We buy bulk organic apples. They are great to have on hand for quick and easy snacks. Sometimes we aren’t the best at eating them in a timely matter. They tend to start going soft making them not great to grab and go.... 
by amvandenhurk | Jun 29, 2019 | Seafood
The Lobster Roll is a New England Tradition. I’ve written about the Lobster Roll before on Well Worn Apron. I adore them. I recently just made one after nearly two years of living in Newport. It just seemed easier to pop over to the Snack Bar at First... 
by amvandenhurk | Jun 19, 2019 | dinner, Pasta
Luxuriously Pasta Carbonara Pasta Carbonara was something I always ordered out at an Italian restaurant. It seemed so complicated — a dish I couldn’t possibly make myself at home — silly me. Of course, I could make Pasta Carbonara! I make bread and... 
by amvandenhurk | Jun 12, 2019 | dinner, Pasta
Simple Savory Spinach Bacon Ravioli Quick and simple doesn’t necessarily mean calling for pizza delivery (though sometimes that is a nice treat). You can make a quick delicious meal that is good on the wallet and the waistline. Spinach Bacon Ravioli is one of... 
by amvandenhurk | Jun 7, 2019 | life, restaurant review, Uncategorized
Obsession with Fries Potato products are their own food group in my mind. They are the perfect food and can be prepared in many yummy ways. I like my potatoes and I love my fries. I grew up with chip shops in Ireland and McDonald’s fries in the US though now my... 