Shepherd’s Pie – and how I learned to Bloom
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I’ve spent the last two weeks perfecting this Sheperd’s Pie. I had a few ideas for it and the first one I tried out, only a fourth of it got eaten. I made some tweaks and tried again the very next night. My son said “Shepherd’s Pie again?” and looked a little leary. Two helpings later he was smiling and telling me how good it was. The dish was practically licked clean with not a crumb left. It had been an overcast day, though, so I wasn’t able to get the photos I needed. Two days later, I made it again. My son came in and said “Oh cool! Shepherd’s Pie!”
That is when I knew I had a winner! I’ll get to the recipe in a minute but first I wanted to share something with you. OH. P.S. I know this is more of a cottage pie since it has ground beef and traditional Shepherd’s Pie has lamb but where I live lamb doesn’t make an appearance too often and we always call this Shepherd’s pie. Just call it whatever cranks your tractor and we’ll both be happy farmers.
I’m excited today, not so much because it’s Halloween and everyone is dressing up tonight. I mean, that’ll be fun and all that. I’m not even so much excited because I’m about to bake my favorite apple pie to take to friend’s house later – although I’ll enjoy that, too.
Come to think of it, there are several reasons to be excited on any given day and that is probably the same for you, too. I actually get excited every time I cook supper – because I really do think of how blessed we are to be able to have food to feed our families. I truly do think that way – every time I cook. I get excited when my kids go to school in the morning, not that I like seeing them go but because I know they’re going to a school where people really do love them and they have an opportunity to learn.
I get excited whenever I get into my car. It’s not some kind of fancy overpriced vehicle, it’s a GMC that I saved up for a year to pay the down payment on. Even though I’ve had it over two years now, every time I get behind the wheel I think “This is my car. I love this car!” I get excited every time I drive anywhere because I have a car and I’m able to drive and I just love the freedom of being able to go where I want when I want for the most part. I get excited when I take a shower in the morning: hot water and shampoo are such luxuries and I’ve seldom had to go without either! I get excited when I go to sleep at night because I look forward to my soft bed with lots of warm covers.
Today, I’m even more excited because my kids have a fall festival this weekend and with fall festivals come cake walks and bake sales, so I get to cook for other people. That gets me really excited! Cooking is my thing, it is how I take care of folks. It is how I love on folks : I cook for them. It doesn’t matter if I have no idea who will be getting it in the end, my satisfaction is still the same: I’m cooking something other people are going to enjoy. I love that.
I’m excited each day when I wake up because I’ve found my passion and I am able to live it no matter where I am or what my circumstances are. That’s the great thing about finding what you are good at, what your purpose is, our gifts fulfill us and in turn make others happy - and they can be used wherever we are, regardless of circumstance.
Some might say “But I’m stuck in an office, I can’t follow my passion because of my job.” Nonsense. Your job is just the fertile ground you’ve been planted in. You have everything you need to bloom. “But I work in such a stern place, no one there is happy” CONGRATULATIONS! Within those circumstances, think of how easy it will be to shine! (Trust me, I’ll circle back to this after the next paragraph)
You’re good at something. Whether it is teaching, encouraging others, being a positive spark amidst dark clouds, cooking for people, listening to others, leading, inspiring, solving problems, being innovative: You’re good at something – and rather than wait for the ideal opportunity to show folks you are, look for the opportunities right where you are – because I truly believe we’re where we are for a reason and a purpose.
I used to work in this place where everyone was miserable. It was almost as if it was company policy to come to work grumpy and miserable. I felt as if they piped misery in through the air conditioning vents. Goodness forbid you should show up happy and act nice towards any of your coworkers because that got them even grumpier. It was almost too much to bear. I used to pray and pray that I would get out of that place, that I’d get another job somewhere else.
Then, one day it occured to me that I hadn’t made the best of my situation yet - and that was an effort that I owed to myself and my workplace.
Figuring out what to do next was the easy part. You know the neat thing about figuring out what others need around you? What they need to hear, or to see, or to be shown? It’s really easy. Just think about what you need. What you’d like to hear, what you’d like to be shown. Do you want to hear that someone is proud of you? I can guarantee others want to hear that, too. Do you want to be shown kindness? You’re surrounded by others who want to be shown that as well. Do you need to see someone who has joy in their life? So many others are desperately searching for this, just to prove to themselves that it is possible.
So I needed to be shown kindness, I needed a smile, and I needed encouragement in this misery laden workplace. Please note: this was not a bad job at all. In fact, it was a very good job. There was no real reason for everyone to be miserable other than it was just the corporate culture of the company. I know a lot of y’all are probably in places like that, too. Makes no sense, but it is what it is.
So kindness, a smile, and encouragement. Got it. One evening at home (I still lived with my parents at this time) I typed up an entire sheet of inspirational and encouraging quotes. Then I cut them into tiny little slips of paper (I made a sheet like that for you if you’d like one, just click here to print it). I went out and bought a smiley face stamp and a red ink pad. The next day, I was loaded for bear. Grumpy bears, that is 
I went in happy but kept it low key. Goodness forbid I smile at my supervisor or appear happy to be there, you know. But my inteaction with the customers was different. I stopped imitating those around me and smiled my biggest smile as I helped each one in turn. Before they left, I handed them a little slip of paper and stamped their receipt with a smiley face.
After day one, I certainly felt better. The next day, I repeated this. I went on this way for several weeks and then one day I became disheartened as we’re all prone to do. I woke up and decided it was useless, my coworkers were still grumpy and the workplace was still miserable and my efforts hadn’t even made a dent. I didn’t print off my slips of paper that day.
Early in the workday that very same day, I noticed the line was being held up even though there were people available to wait on customers. It was a humbling experience to realize that people were waiting in line so that they could have me wait on them. I waited on the first man who came to my counter. As I handed him his receipt, he started to walk off but then stopped and came back, placing the receipt down in front of me. ‘Hey, where’s my smiley face? ” He then added ”..and where’s my verse?”
I was stunned for a moment. I wanted to shout “You noticed that!? You actually noticed that I did that!?” I quickly scrambled in my desk drawers to try to find slips of paper leftover from previous days. I pulled out my stamp and handed him a slip and he smiled and thanked me and left. This same scene repeated itself whenever I’d neglect to add in a slip or a smiley stamp that day so I quickly got back into my habit, but this time with a smile that reached a little deeper into my soul than it had before.
I had managed to bloom where I was planted.
The next few weeks were spent with a sense of fulfillment which I never thought I’d be able to find at that place where misery was breathed in and out as company policy. I resigned myself to truly be happy working there, not because the environment was any better, but because I had defined a purpose for myself in being there.
Months later, I ran into the vice president of another company in the same line of work. I’d interviewed with him a few years earlier but they’d only had a part itme position and I’d needed full time. He greeted me with a smile and told me that he was still hoping I’d change my mind and come to work for him. I was confused as all get out and asked him what he meant. Turns out, he’d been telling my dad that he wanted me to come work for him for months, but my dad had never passed on the message because he thought I was happy where I was.
I called the vice president the next day and he offered me a job making almost 50% more than what I was currently being paid. It was closer to home, a happy environment with really kind coworkers, and my desk was located right in front of a window, where sunshine streamed in on my smiley face stamp and little basket of snips of paper with quotes and verses. The first day I was there my dad came in and gave me a peace lily to sit on my desk. It was the perfect addition.
I’d found peace long before this though. We’re not always planted where we want to be, but that is no excuse for not blooming.
I’ve found my passion, something that makes me feel as if I’m contributing, doing something worthwhile for others, and it has made all the difference in the world in my life. You have a passion too, whether you know it or not. You have at least one gift, most likely many more. So make sure you’re not waiting for the perfect situation or timing to start living and thriving. You’re planted in fertile ground right now. All you have to do is bloom.
You’ll need: cooked ground beef, french onion soup, sour cream, dry Italian seasoning, shredded cheddar cheese, leftover mashed potatoes, frozen mixed veggies, and one pack of brown gravy mix.
This brown gravy mix is important so don’t try to substitute canned gravy or actual gravy, because this mix is going to act as a thickener for us and also lend a lot of great flavor to boot!
When it comes to veggies, get the mixed ones with itty bitty cubed carrots Some of them have big sliced carrots and these take ten forevers to cook so we want to avoid those.
Potatoes: Instant potatoes will technically work. I don’t ever use instant potatoes to make actual potatoes. I use them as soup thickeners and crusts in casseroles but that is because my mother always made homemade mashed potatoes so instant potatoes taste off to me. HOWEVER, if you like ‘em, go for it and I’ll stand on the sidelines and cheer you all the way. Your kitchen = your rules, and don’t let anyone else tell you different! Another option for this, if you don’t want to do mashed potatoes, is to get a box of stovetop stuffing mix. Mix that up according to the package directions and just use it as a topping. I’d leave out the cheese but you can certainly include that if you like.
Place veggies in a medium sauce pot and cover with water.
Put over medium high heat. Bring just to a boil.
Remove from heat and drain. Place veggies in a bowl to the side.
In that same pot, because there is no reason to dirty up another one, place french onion soup, gravy mix…
and dry Italian seasoning.
Stir that together well and cook over medium high heat until well blended and heated through, about 5 minutes or so.
Or until you get tired of fooling with it
A lot of things in my kitchen are done on that kind of timescale “Until I get tired of fooling with it…”
Stir in your veggies and beef and mix that up good.
In a large mixing bowl, place leftover mashed potatoes, cheese, and sour cream.
Stir well to combine.
Spread ground beef/veggie mixture into bottom of an 8×8 baking dish. Top with mashed potatoes.
Sprinkle remaining cheese over.
Bake, uncovered, at 350 for thirty minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 pound cooked ground beef (Can use more if you like)
- 1 tablespoon dry Italian seasoning
- 2-3 cups leftover mashed potatoes
- 1 + 1/2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 12 ounce bag frozen vegetable mix (small carrots, not big)
- 10 ounce can french onion soup
- 1 packet beef gravy mix (.87 ounces)
Instructions
- In large saucepot, place frozen vegetables. Cover with water and place over medium high heat until they just come to a boil. Drain veggies and set aside.
- In the same sauce pot, combine french onion soup, dry gravy mix, and Italian seasoning. Stir well and place over medium high heat, stirring often, until just heated through. Remove from heat and stir in cooked ground beef and drained vegetables.
- In large mixing bowl combine mashed potatoes, sour cream, and 1 cup of cheese. Stir well to combine.
- Pour ground beef filling into bottom of an 8x8 baking dish. Top with mashed potatoes and spread to cover. Top with remaining cheddar cheese.
- Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 30 minutes.
“The happiest people don’t worry too much about whether life is fair or not,they just get on with it.”
~A. Matthews
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You truly spoke to my heart today Christy. You have the most awesome attitude ever and I love that! Blessings to you and your family!
Thank YOU so much for such an encouraging comment, Chris! I struggle with my attitude just like everyone else, I have just learned how to win more of the wrestling matches these days
Thank you for taking the time to read it and for being such a blessing to me.
Gratefully,
Christy
Christy, I was just reading something about creativity….that God is the Creator, and He made each of us in His image and likeness. Therefore, in order for us to be happy, we also have to create…whether it’s cooking, baking, sewing, painting, decorating, planting a garden, writing letters, & etc., etc., etc., we each have to find the things that fulfill us in that way! This makes perfect sense to me. Whether it is cooking/baking at home, or working on the bulletin each week as I work as a church secretary, I am fulfilled in the creating process.
Sounds right on the money to me, too! I can’t ever be happy unless I feel like I’m doing something to make things better for someone else. Don’t you just love it when we managed to gain wisdom like this?
Gratefully,
Christy
just read your story and I’m crying. It’s a happy cry. You are such a nice, sweet person and I’m glad to know you if only on FB. Thanks. Have a great day.
OH Barbara, thank you! I feel the same way about you!! I’m just honored to know you and I always enjoy getting to visit with your dear hearted self!
Gratefully,
Christy
Oh, how I needed to read that. Thanks Christy! (((Hugs)))
~hugs you right back, so tight that your back pops~
Thank you, thank you thank you!!!! I really needed this, especially today! How did you know? I love Shepherds Pie and can’t wait to try your recipe as I didn’t have a good one. But more importantly, thanks for your words of wisdom today and the quotes. I have been surrounded by negativity today and just printed them and will share! Thanks!!!
My heart is with you, Stephanie! If you’re surrounded by it, that just means you’re being the light to the moths! lol Hang in there, you’re making a difference!
Gratefully,
Christy
Christy, I do not have time to read the long introductions to your delicious recipes. But somehow I just can’t help myself and I am never sorry after I finish reading. You are very inspiring and I aspire to be as positively influential in the lives of my family and others as you are to me. Don’t know if you’re the huggin’ type but you seem like it so I’m forwarding hugs (and smiles.) Thank You.
Teri, I’m definitely the hugging type and that hug from you was just what I needed today! thank you so much
Gratefully,
Christy
Loved you’re story & Shepherd’s Pie Recipe. Copied one of you’re quotes to my fav quotes on my FB profile…it fits right in with the rest I have on my profile. Thanks! ;D)
“Make sure you’re not waiting for the perfect situation or timing to start living and thriving. You’re planted in fertile ground right now. All you have to do is bloom.”
Oh Peggy, what an honor! thank you!
Gratefully,
Christy
Loved your words today! Thanks so much for sharing. I needed that story today.
Thank YOU so much for taking the time to talk back with me! I really appreciate it and hope you have a WONDERFUL day!
Gratefully,
Christy
Christy, Thanks for sharing from your heart. Your message today spoke to mine. Blessings to you and your family.
Thank you Heidi, and blessings to you and yours as well!
Gratefully
Christy
Hi Christy,
This is totally off topic, but I wanted to thank you for the delicious recipes in TASTE OF THE SOUTH. I made the chops, sweet potato casserole and the chocolate pie, I substituted green bean for the asparagus. My family loved everybit of the meal
Oh YAY Karen! I’m so thrilled!!!!! It has just been a pure joy getting to work with everyone at the magazine. They’re such good people and really believe in me and how I like to share my heart. I’m so glad you tried it and loved it!!
Gratefully,
Christy
Hi Christy,
Your shepherders pie recipe sounds delicious.
Youa re always so positive and seem to have such a good message. God Bless You and your family!
Thank you so much, Mary! I try to be. We all have our days, of course, and I make it a point to bring y’all my very best because you deserve no less! Bless you!
Gratefully,
Christy
Wow Christy, after reading your story it actually sounds like you worked in the same place that I do now. The moral here is so bad and people are so grumpy and nasty it takes everything out of a person just to come into work. I think I might start sending out an inspiration quote of the day to everyone.
I think God was saying to me while reading this “Hey, read what Christy has to say to you, she has been in your shoes”
And thanks Christy for the recipe, I usually will make my husband’s grandmother shepherd pie, I always thought it was a little bland so this might do the trick to wake it up a bit!
Hey Raquel,
Isn’t it a shame how many places like this exist? If only we could shine light into all of them and dust the cobwebs off sour hearts! I understand just what you are going through and think you’re so right to start your inspiration campaign. It may not make a difference to everyone, but it will make a difference to you and that alone is worth the effort
Thank you so much for being here today and keep your chin up, Gal, you got this!
Gratefully,
Christy
When I started working where I currently am I actually got pulled aside for laughing too much. Seriously? My laughing was a problem, and I was told “at least try to laugh quietly”.
I definitely notice a positive change in the environment since I started there, but to honest I don’t think it’s the best fit for me.
Christy, not only does this recipe sound like my family will LOVE it, but what a story! Thanks for the reminder. I have been getting bogged down in the busyness of life and forgetting I doing EXACTLY what I have always wanted to- being a wife and stay at home mom. Hooray! : ) I get to bloom where I wanted to! Thanks.
Thank you so much for that, Christy! First of all, here’s your smile.
And secondly — believe it or not — this was the Daily Word of Wisdom that came to my inbox this morning:
“I believe that among the greatest lessons we are to learn in this short sojourn upon the earth are lessons that help us distinguish between what is important and what is not. I plead with you not to let those most important things pass you by as you plan for that illusive and non-existent future when you will have time to do all that you want to do. Instead, find joy in the journey – now.” Thomas S. Monson
Maybe the Lord is trying to give me a message, huh?
Christy – Wow, I had actually been telling myself that “I need to bloom where I’m planted” & here you are confirming that for me & giving me ideas as to how to accomplish that. Thanks for letting God use you to bless me & so many others! Now – I’m going to get out & bless someone!
Thanks so much for this story:) I love your stories as much as the recipes!
Chirsy, I’m going to share your words of wisdom with my Tuesday morning ladies’ Bible class and the quotes to snip. We can use these in so many ways. So, I thank you so much for sharing these with us! I am inspired to bloom!!
Christy, Loved your story!! Loved the Quotes to Snip even more. What a great idea. I am also a saver of quotes which are meaningful to me. I will add your quotes to the ones I already have. Isn’t it amazing how a quote can brighten a person’s day….add a smile and the sun shines in each soul you meet.
My very favorite is a prayer. “Dear Lord,cover us all with your divine love and protection”. Not sure where it came from originally but I repeat it several times each day. First prayer in the morning and last prayer at night.
Bless you and yours and thank you for sharing Southern Plate.
Love your website and can tell what a wonderful happy person you are, truly grounded and at peace with God and yourself. Thanks for passing on your words of wisdom to us and the wonderful recipes.
I loved reading all you are thankful for, yes, we have so much to be thankful for. I am most thankful for the fact that Jesus died for our sins and we can know without a doubt that when our time on this ole earth we will be going to Heaven.
Thank you Christy. Love your story. Look forward to your next one. Blessings to you and your family.
Christy, I have had a busy, perplexing day today and just wanted to ‘whiz’ through my emails, but felt like stopping and really reading your story all the way through. I must thank you. I am teaching a women’s group once a month, and the topic for Nov is on Kindness. How perfect ! You have given me food for thought, and no doubt either your kindness strips and / or your message will be shared . Have a super week. Let’s keep kind thoughts and prayers for our friends and neighbors affected by “Sandy” on the East side of the country. Denise
Christy, Thank you so much for sharing your story. This one hit really close to home. I really do need to BLOOM! I also love cooking and mostly baking. I love bringing happiness to people with my treats! Everyone around me tells me I should own a bakery and I would love for that to be my “job” but I am stuck in an office sitting at a desk all day with A LOT of negativity even in myself. I know God has put me in this job for a reason but never seem to think about what that reason may be, I have learned a BIG lesson today. Thank you for being so positive and encouraging. Kristie
Loved your wonderful words such a blessing. Your are truly a blessing from God. you have your calling. Gods Blessings to you and your family.
Christy, I look forward to finding a post from you in my email. I also look forward to your recipes in Taste of the South. I subscribed from your blog and I love the magazine. Thanks for all you do.
Wow, I found your website by looking for a dumpling recipe using canned biscuits and I sure found a whole lot more
I am from Canada so was not familiar with you, BUT my husband is from Texas and I can’t wait to start surprising him with your awesome looking recipes! I am absolutely thrilled. Thank you for your uplifting and loving outlook on life. You are giving so much with that alone and I am grateful for that. Many Blessings to you and your family. XO
Ok Christy, here is the deal….my mama put shepherds pie in our church cookbook with my name by it when I was a teen. Funny thing, I NEVER liked shepherds pie….until reading your recipe! Haha, don’t tell her but I will be making your recipe within the week! Looks and sounds very good! Thanks for all you do and share! Your friend and sort of neighbor (Huntington chase!). Kris
I actually had that quote “Bloom where you are planted” (among MANY others) on the wall in my office the last place I worked. Those were some pretty miserable people in that office too, much like you dealt witih Christy, but I knew I had to make the best of it until the next best thing came along. I hung in there trusting in the Lord even though it didn’t feel like it was right, but it took a lot of praying. Well… turns out my blogging was the next best thing!
Shepherd’s Pie gets a bad rap, but I love it! I’m glad you got to the mix that you loved finally, hopefully without too many extra calories!!
It looks yummy!
Well Christy I opened my mail to check out your new recipe share which I always love .I still haven’t gotten to the recipe .Your message and share was wonderful .I have really been taught from God that being nice to someone that’s not very nice to you might not change them but it certainly changes me .Also it might make a difference in their life .Just a simple smile can make someone smile back .I have also really noticed how I handle a serious situation effects my family .Even my grown children and grandchildren .There’s always someone watching you to see how you react and this can effect them for rest of their lives .Thank you for all you do Christy .We all love you !
Loved your story today it was a great blessing. This recipe sounds like a winner too! I’m looking forward to trying it!
I love this story…You are such an inspiration, thank you!
I loved this story. Spoke volumes to me. I had a close friend tell me two years ago – to Bloom Where I was Planted – which at the time was in Barbados. I have moved back to Texas – and have struggled with getting settled in – you just reminded me to Bloom Where I’m planted. Thank you!!
Aw, Christy! It’s hard to say what I look forward to most when you post… The recipe or the story, so don’t make me choose! I’m so glad you found your intended niche. Writing, cooking and baking is a great combo in my opinion. Now, as for the mashed potato thing… I just HAVE to make real mashed potatoes for an extra special meal, but I have found a great brand of instant in my neck of the woods, and I have used a trick from Meme’s Mashed potatoes and use evaporated milk and they taste awfully good. But some brands are not worth taking down off the store’s shelf! When you find a good one, it does save some time. Will be trying this recipe soon. I love the idea of dressing, too! After Thanksgiving and Christmas, I can see me making a turky version of this! I just love how you inspire my creativity! Thank you for all your great recipes, stories and insprational thoughts. Love you and Southern Plate!
You need to write a book of wisdom, just tossing in some recipes that also taught you that, not focusing on the cooking. If you only knew how much we all love you!
Christy, your message was like a devotional for me. You have a awesome way with words. I’m so blessed that I found you and your web site. I have enjoy every story and your recipes. Cooking was always something I enjoyed doing and entertaining was too. But since I’m windowed I don’t do much cooking and seldom have guest. I have some health problems so I am limited in what I can do now. I’ve enjoyed your interest in Operation Christmas Child. I’m on the Franklin Graham’s OCC prayer team. I also have a prayer ministry that I do and I can share what OCC is doing. Thank you for all you do and I’m thankful God has placed you in my life, even if just through computers. You are a real blessing. I live in Forestdale/Birmingham area so I’m not far away.
Thanks for your inspiration. You truely found your place in l;ife. God bless you for your kindness and compassionn
Thank you for a wonderful post. Bloom where you are planted!
God has truly blessed you and me for having found your website!
Love the story and the recipe. Thank you so much.
Christy, you’re truly a BLESSING!
Christy, thank you so much for your lovely words of wisdom. My quote has always been: “I am but one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something. And I will not let what I cannot do interfere with what I CAN do”. I sometimes forget it, and today, you reminded me.
Oh, and the shepherds pie recipe sounds so quick and easy!
Hugs to you and yours.
Christy, I’d just like you to know that I think you’re amazing and pretty much the only positive part of my day today! Thanks for being you!
Christy,
Plus the delicious recipe doesn’t hurt ! HUGS to you.
Thank you so much for sharing your story with us. It is just what I needed today! You are such an inspiration. I can always count on you to add sunshine to an otherwise cloudy day
Every time I read your posts I think to myself “Self, if she were here I would want her for my bestie!” I love your positivity and how you find the sunshine in every situation. I strive for that but, honestly, there are just some days the grumpies just get me too beat down. But your posts, your posts make my heart smile! Continued blessings for you and yours!
Thank you for sharing that story…it truly spoke to me. You are right, we can make a difference to someone everyday.
I love your take on life… I love your recipes too. I’ve only looked at a few but the ones I’ve looked at I’ve saved and all seem to be simple and quick. I’m not much a cook myself, although my husband would disagree. LOL
I make another version of shephards pie with chicken, cream of mushroom soup, mixed veggies and stove top on top. It’s a nice switch from the beef. But I’m looking forward to trying your recipe. When I make mine I sprinkle parmesan cheese on top… it gives it that little hmmm… what is that in there, factor. lol
Keep those recipes coming. Low fat and Low carb is what I’m looking for!
Oh wow, I bet it would be good with Parmesan cheese, I am going to have to try that!
Made this the other night and my oldest now says it’s one of her favorite dinners, and was so easy on a school night! Thank you!
Oh my goodness, I am so honored!! And I am glad to hear it was such a hit!!
Hi Christy! Saw you on Paula Dean today and love your recipes! Shepherd’s Pie is one of my faves, & I was wondering when adding the soup mixture, is that with a can of water added to it too, or just the soup as is? Making this tomorrow night for sure!!!! Thanks so much!
-Jason
Thank you so much Jason!!! Just add the soup as is, I hope you enjoy!
Love your recipes Christy! But about this one–did any one else find that it was a little heavy on the Italian Seasoning? When I tasted it I thought I had misread the recipe and that it was 1 teaspoon not 1 Tablespoon of it. Perhaps it could be the kind of beef soup mix I used instead of the Italian Seasoning. Don’t think so, but one never knows.
What a great post!! If every one had more of that outlook on life, our world would be a better place for sure! I want to “borrow” a paragraph out of your post, the one where you say you wake up excited because you have found your passion in life. I will give you credit for it and post your site name too. I love it, it describes how I feel about my craft work, after being a working mom of 6 for many years and now on disability with an empty nest and my “chicks” scattered, I would have gone slowly insane if not for my beading.
thank you. Judy
I have just recently discovered and love your site. Have made a couple of your soup recipes I will review another time. Loved this message today and look forward to trying this recipe.
Welcome to Southern Plate Nindsy!! I am so glad to hear you are enjoying some of the recipes and stories!!
Ore-Ida Steam N’ Mash Potatoes are a wonderful innovation. (Generic brands have jumped on the bandwagon too!) Now, if I could just find a recipe/guide on how to make my own steam n mash potato bags… Maybe I could save a few pennies?!