K&C's Tomato Ravioli Soup

One of my best friends recently announced that she and her husband are moving across the country to be closer to his family - cue the waterworks - which got me thinking back to when we met in college.  We met through a mutual friend and happened to have the same break between classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  Many a lunch hour was spent together in the college bar and grill, talking, laughing and even crying over our standard order of grilled cheese and tomato ravioli soup.  Every time I eat this soup, it reminds me of those days.

Overnight Oats

I have always loved a good bowl of porridge - simple, warm and comforting.  Instant oats just never tasted quite as good, but cooking breakfast just doesn't work for me most days.  I am usually in the office by 6:30, I don't want to eat right when I wake up, but I don't like skipping breakfast.  Once I learned how to make overnight oats, I was hooked.  They are the porridge of my childhood, all grown up!

Tortellini Salad

I still remember the packaged pasta salad kits that were sold when I was a kid - and how much I disliked the weird dressing mix!  However, my dad's company always had an annual family picnic and they always served an amazing chilled tortellini marinara.  Pasta salad, but better, right?

I like to combine those childhood memories and use delicious, cheese-filled tortellini with a simple, creamy dressing!