Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup is normally a winter soup for me, but since I didn’t share it this winter and we need it to make the Green Bean Casserole for our Midwestern Potluck, I’m sharing it now. The truth is, I don’t know why I think of it as such a distinctly Winter item; […]
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Chilled Peach Soup
This Chilled Peach Soup recipe is based on an appetizer I used to have at the Inn at Kristofer’s in Sister Bay, Wisconsin. The restaurant was one of my early exposures to fine dining. I’ve modified it a little to suit my taste, but it’s basically the same as what they used to serve in a […]
Continue readingFresh Pea Soup with or without Ham
I love split pea and ham soup. It’s possible that was inherited from my dad. And it’s his birthday today, so this is in his honor. But for good split pea soup you have to plan way ahead and cook it for days. And it’s really heavy. This is a great alternative for spring. It […]
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Artichoke and Preserved Lemon Soup
I love artichokes. A lot. But I do not make them often because Marc despises them. We’re talking mortal enemies. He can sense from two days out if I steamed an artichoke while he was away for the weekend, so clearly, I only serve this Artichoke and Preserved Lemon Soup when he’s not around. The […]
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Feel Better Chicken Noodle Soup
Whenever I get that scratchy throat- stuffy head feeling, I want two things: really expensive orange juice and homemade Feel Better Chicken Noodle Soup. I trek to the store in a ridiculous outfit and seek out a chicken. Usually, when I make soups it’s about finishing off the dregs of the veggie drawer but I’m […]
Continue readingChili Cheese Cornbread
Chili demands cornbread and while it is always delicious, a simple tip and some extra ingredients will make yours stand out. Preheating not just the oven, but the skillet too, creates the excellent crust the best corn breads have. This works for muffin tins as well. ½ cup butter or margarine—softened (can use a little […]
Continue readingLucky Vegetarian Chili with Black Eyed Peas
It’s hard work to make a terrible chili. It’s also easy to make a great one. At this point I have both had and made so many versions that I can’t pick a favorite. But for me, two obvious requirements in a great chili are lots of veggies and lots of spices. The heat and […]
Continue readingOven Roasted Tomato Soup
I love soups. It’s true. I make a lot of them and I make them in large quantities and freeze half for a rainy day. For me, there’s nothing like this slow Oven Roasted Tomato Soup. I use lots of garlic and often keep it really plain. But you can season it any way you […]
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Stocks of All Sorts
Vegetable, Lobster, Chicken, Shrimp, you name it, it’s likely in my freezer or pantry. They add so much flavor to your cooking and they cut down on food waste. Plus, they’ll drive your dog nuts while it simmers all afternoon. Vegetable: When I peel vegetables or cut the ends off of celery, onions, carrots and […]
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