The arrival of Fall means the beginning of soup and stew season – one of my favorite times of the year! While I constantly look for new and interesting recipes, there is no denying that you can’t beat the classics. This Beef Chili is the ultimate cold weather meal – a little spicy, full of flavor [...]
Before heading out of town on vacation, I had time to make one of my favorite cold weather dishes – Broccoli Cheese Soup. Not only does this taste great on the first day, but it’s perfect for lunch the following afternoon. I like to enjoy this soup with a piece of crusty bread – especially homemade boule. [...]
This satisfying soup is all about texture – a smooth, satiny feel on the palate. Now I’ll be honest, there are a lot of steps to this dish, so I would recommend making this when you have some extra time – but trust me, it’s well worth it. I find it’s a nice change of [...]
Tags: Chicken·COOK·Soup·Vegetables
Happy New Year! I can’t believe that 2009 is almost over – the year went so fast. As we head into 2010, I want to take a moment to thank you – the readers of this blog – for your loyalty, interest in the posts and feedback surrounding all aspects of this site. You’ve helped [...]
Tags: COOK·Minestrone·Soup
At this time of the year I’m always looking for fresh, light meals that keep me warm. This dish is a nice twist to a traditional butternut squash soup because it doesn’t require any heavy cream and the onions add a nice texture. It’s also easy to make and tastes great the next day! Adding [...]
Tags: Butternut Squash·COOK·Soup·Vegetables
I will be the first to admit that this dish isn’t something that you want to attempt after a long day at the office. Make this on a Sunday and enjoy it during the week – in fact, it tastes better if you make it at least one day ahead of time so that the [...]
Tags: Beef·Brisket Chili·Soups·Stews
There are several variations of this dish in my family – this is my favorite. Actually, to be completely honest, I haven’t had a version that I didn’t like! Sometimes there may be a few extra or slightly different ingredients, but this soup is consistently delicious. It’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner and tastes [...]
It’s fall and that means it’s time to bring out the soups and stews. Surprisingly, I know several people who aren’t into them, and to that I say good, more for me! Often a large bowl is enough for dinner, so this recipe is designed to feed 2-4, depending on whether or not you intend [...]
