soups

creamy cauliflower soup

Posted on Feb 8, 2017

Cauliflower intake is on the rise. With the popularity of many gluten free diets, particularly the paleo diet, we’ve seen cauliflower take the place of everything from rice to potatoes to a base for a pizza crust (yeah, I’m working … more →




french lentil soup

Posted on Sep 5, 2016

Fall is around the corner and my culinary thoughts go to soups. If you’re in a pinch for time, then go ahead and make a standard lentil soup with brown lentils – it’ll cut your time by more than half. … more →




butternut squash pumpkin soup

Posted on Dec 3, 2013

I love soup and stew season. One pot dishes make life a bit easier. This is a beautiful soup that can be made with cream for a richer product, or without for a cleaner, earthier flavor. Usually, I roast butternut … more →




night-shade free beef stock

Posted on Feb 22, 2013

  My sister-in-law Lucy always makes this huge, gorgeous prime rib for Christmas Eve dinner. It’s about the only time of the year that I eat this dish, so I look forward to it, especially the nose-numbing blast I get … more →




turkey stock and soup

Posted on Nov 20, 2011

We have a post Thanksgiving tradition that wouldn’t be the same without Turkey Soup. It started with my mother-in-law, Anka, and I’m happy to carry the tradition forward. As much a tradition as Thanksgiving itself, the day after offers a … more →




traditional beef chili

Posted on Nov 6, 2011

This is my go-to chili; wonderful for a crowd along with all the toppers: cheddar cheese, sour cream, diced red onions and of course, Fritos. I learned a great trick from my friends Jeff and Sandra who make a similar … more →




white bean chicken chili

Posted on Nov 2, 2011

Every year, when I was a kid, my parents hosted a soup party. They found dozens and dozens of soup cups at a restaurant supply store and my mom would make a traditional chicken noodle, hearty Vegetable Soup and a … more →




butternut squash soup

Posted on Sep 30, 2011

I know fall is here when I find butternut squash at my local stores. I always marvel at how simple this recipe is. Every once in a while, I try to monkey around with it by adding green apple, or … more →




chicken chili

Posted on Mar 1, 2011

Using thighs makes this chili rich and hearty. With a small side salad and a piece of Pamela’s luscious cornbread, you have an amazing meal that only gets better the next day. This recipe was inspired by the brilliant Lucinda … more →




curried zucchini soup

Posted on Jan 19, 2011

This is a great soup when it’s cool outside or for a light spring supper as well. Lemon adds a surprising freshness. Prep time: 10 minutes Total time: 30 minutes Yield: 4-6 servings (about 5 cups) Special tool: immersion blender … more →




lentil soup

Posted on Jan 11, 2011

I adapted this from the Silver Palate Cookbook by Julee Rosso & Sheila Lukins – fantastic cookbook. You can serve this as a light meal on its own or with a salad. To make it more substantial, add several slices … more →




split pea soup

Posted on Nov 28, 2010

I make this every Thanksgiving from the leftover ham bone. I cook for quite a crowd – two turkeys and two hams because we love lots of leftovers! This is way to make your holiday ham really stretch, and makes … more →




homemade chicken stock

Posted on Nov 14, 2010

A few nights ago we had a wonderful rotisserie chicken dinner with our oldest friends, Dan and Debbie, and their three darling girls. With Thanksgiving around the corner, I was eying their chicken carcasses. When they told me they were … more →




speedy black bean soup

Posted on Nov 2, 2010

This is so easy, it almost doesn’t count as cooking… This would be wonderful with Heather’s Salad as a side. Prep time: 5 minutes Total time: 10 minutes Yield: Serves 6 4 15-oz. cans organic black beans 1 c. water … more →




vegetable soup

Posted on Oct 21, 2010

This is the tastiest fat free soup! In fact, I hate even leading off with that, because “fat-free” is often times flavor-free. Not the case here. This is one of those recipes where you just throw all the ingredients into … more →




hungarian goulash

Posted on Sep 20, 2010

My husband is 100% Hungarian and guylas leves, as they say in Hungary, is a hearty stew worthy of a long simmer to be eaten on a fall or winter day. I think every Hungarian family has their own recipe, … more →




mushroom soup

Posted on Sep 20, 2010

Nourishing and easy to make – only a handful of ingredients. Prep time: 15 minutes Total time: 40 minutes Yield:  Serves 4-6; about 2 qts. 1 tsp. olive oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 3/4 – 2 lb. mushrooms, … more →




chicken tortilla soup

Posted on Sep 15, 2010

This is my husbands favorite meal and a great way to eat up left over cooked chicken. If you don’t have any leftover, just roast two bone-in breasts at 375 degrees for 35 minutes. Prep time: 15 minutes Total time: … more →




chicken and rice soup

Posted on Sep 15, 2010

This is a staple – hearty and fresh. And it freezes beautifully. Use leftovers from Roasted Chicken. Prep time: 25 minutes Total time: 1 hour Yield: 8-10 servings 2 bone-in chicken breasts 3 T olive oil, divided 2 large carrots, … more →