Hi there

I hope you had a great week! It's been a bit cold and grey this week here in Wisconsin! I'm so excited to beat the winter blues.  

This weekend we leave for The Cooking Mom Vacation to Puerto Vallarta!  I've got a group of 30 going with me.  My mom and my daughter are going on this trip too! 

Bring on the guacamole and made from scratch margaritas! We'll be going on a taco tour and taking an authentic Mexican cooking class. We even chartered a private yacht to take us whale watching.  

I'm so excited! I promise to post lots of pictures of the trip on Facebook and Instagram.  

This Puerto Vallarta trip is so fun!  I just may do this same trip next year too! Contact me and let me know if you'd be going with me next winter. 

To stay warm I've been cooking some of my best winter recipes this week on some of my favorite TV shows.  

• I was in Minneapolis yesterday
• Today I'm on my way to Chicago.  
• I'll be on WGN-TV at 10am CST making two super easy delicious soup recipes.   

I LOVE soup! I make a big batch every week.  In winter, a piping hot bowl of soup just seems to make it all better. 

If you're family likes tacos they'll love my quick and easy Taco Soup! It's filled with veggies and beans so it's a healthy soup for the New Year too. 

Want to make it even lighter, use really lean ground beef or turkey. 

I love this soup because it's something different from the usual chili. I serve it with a bunch of taco fixin's like chopped cilantro, sour cream, and shredded cheese.  It's a WINNER! 

Unfortunately the season is over for Green Bay Packers.  The playoffs kick off this weekend. 

Even though the Packers aren't in it,  you can bet we'll be watching. It's an exciting time for Viking fans! 

I was in the Twin Cities this week making some of my favorite game day recipes like Baked Hot Ham and Cheese Sandwiches.   

They are AMAZING! I just pick up shaved ham and sliced Swiss cheese from the deli.  

On Sundays alot of the grocery stores give you the bakery rolls free when you buy a pound of ham.  LOVE THAT!  

My secret spread makes these sandwiches over the top yummy! I put together the sandwiches and wrap them individually in foil. 

Then they are all ready to heat in the oven or even on the grill. They are pefect for tailgating too! 

Who doesn't love a warm, toasty hot ham and cheese sandwich? I sure do!  

My Sausage and Cheese Chowder  is one of my MOST famous recipes.  It was even featured in the New York Times as THE ULTIMATE football food! I agree! 

Loads of sausage, potatoes, cheese and a splash of beer.  It's all in there! It's crazy easy too! 

Just throw it all together in your slow cooker.  Serve it on game day and they'll be asking for the recipe.  LOVE THAT!   

Winter is long.  I get it.  One of the ways I try to make it more fun is create new recipes.  

I've been working hard to make my new website easy to use.  I put lots of my best winter recipes all in one place.  

Why not get of that recipe rut and try something new this week?  

Click Winter Warm Up Recipes for recipes that will keep you comfy and cozy all winter is long.

Want a dessert that will really WOW everybody? 

Get out your slow cooker and make my Triple Chocolate Mess.  It's a ooey and goey and just super duper over the top yummy! 

It's a dessert my kids used to beg me to make.  I'd always make when they had friends over for sleeo overs.  The kids would go nuts over it. 

I'd always get a call the next day from their friends parents begging for the recipe. Yep! It's that good! 

The trick is not overcooking it.  It should be gooey.  Best served with vanilla ice cream.  Just make it! 

Live on TV

I'm cooking LIVE TODAY on WGN-TV at 10am CST! 

Hope you'll watch!

Let's Travel Together!

Have you heard I'm hosting group vacations? 

The Cooking Mom Vacations are filled with delicious food, sightseeing, and tons of fun! 

We’ll stay in the VERY best hotels and may even take a cooking class or two.

I have some AMAZING trips planned for 2023 & 2024 with more to come! I'm planning more trips right now. Let me know where you want to go! 

View my upcoming trip details:

• Italy in September 2023 - Just a few rooms left!  

Click The Cooking Mom Vacations to learn all about what makes my trips special from the rest. You can also get itinerary details and can book your spot today!  

Have a great weekend! Cook up some memories! 

All my love,

Amy

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