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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
