In honor of Halloween, I thought I would post something made of pumpkin! Serve this with homemade croutons tossed in butter, cinnamon and sugar. Ingredients: 4 Tbsp unsalted butter 2 medium yellow onions, chopped 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 2 teaspoons curry powder 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander Pinch ground [Continue...]
This Chorizo Chicken Tortilla Soup really is more like a chili. It’s thick and hearty and full of complex flavors. Perfect on a cold fall day or to feed a crowd during the big game. Make a double batch because you are sure to want some leftovers of this one! Ingredients: 1 pound chorizo sausage [Continue...]
I’m feeling a little bit under the weather today and I’ve been thinking about what to make for dinner that would make me feel better and warm my bones. And I’m sure you can guess what I have what recipe I have decided to make; that’s right ~ Chicken and Rice Soup ~ and maybe a chocolate [Continue...]
Still looking at soup recipes. This one may not work for Oktoberfest, but it sure will be perfect for a raining day like today. Ingredients: 2 medium onions, finely chopped 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 tablespoon Calvados, Applejack, or other brandy 4 cups low-salt beef stock [Continue...]
Now that it’s fall my annual quest for new and exciting soups is on! I saw this recipe in the November issue of Food and Wine and thought that I would give it a try this weekend served with some homemade croutons. Ingredients: 1/2 lb of thick sliced bacon 1 celery rib, finely chopped 1 [Continue...]
Ingredients 3 cups water 2 cups dried red kidney beans 1 cup chopped onion 1 cup chopped green bell pepper 3/4 cup chopped celery 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon paprika 3/4 teaspoon ground red pepper 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 (14-ounce) package turkey, pork, and beef smoked sausage, thinly sliced (such as Healthy Choice) 1 [Continue...]
I love fall. My husband will laugh, but I love the jeans, sweaters and boots that get pulled from the back of the closet. I also love returning to the kitchen with soups, stews and dishes that need to sit on the stove and simmer all day. I love the aromas that fill the house. [Continue...]
Ingredients: 8 Roma tomatoes, halved and seeded 2 red peppers, quartered and seeded 1 medium onion, quartered 8 cloves garlic 2-3 sprigs fresh thyme 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 cups vegetable (or chicken) stock 1/4 cup loosely packed chiffonade basil leaves Sherry [Continue...]
Ingredients: 2 medium russet potatoes (about 1/2 lb. each) 1/4 cup unsalted butter 2-1/2 cups sliced leeks (about 2 medium leeks; white and light green parts), rinsed well 2 medium cloves garlic, minced Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 cups homemade or low-salt canned chicken broth 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup sour cream [Continue...]
Every year I say that I’m not going to make this soup and give something else a try. I go through the motions of searching for recipes and giving them a trial run. But constantly find my self comparing them to this Mushroom Soup recipe. And in the end it always wins out. This soup [Continue...]
You can make this recipe in a heavy stock pot on the stove or in your slow-cooker. Either way there is nothing better than a steaming hot bowl of chicken soup. Ingredients: 3 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 cup pearl onions or 1 small whole onions, cut into large chunks 4 stalks celery, cut into [Continue...]
Ingredients: 4 large tomatoes, cut into chunks 3 tsp olive oil 1 leek, thinly sliced 1/2 medium onion, diced 4-6 garlic cloves 1/4 cup red wine 2 sprigs oregano 1/4 cup chopped flat leaf parsley 1/4 lb fava (or lima) beans 1/4 lb fresh green beans 1 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper 1 lb [Continue...]
