National Chili Day is this Thursday and this got us thinking about all the merits of making a big ole batch of homemade Chili. Think of making homemade chili as a gift that you give both your current and future self. The act can be as drawn out...
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“Though my family has a (well known!) tradition of Kale Soup, I’ll take a good Caldo Verde any day. Caldo Verde is made with simple ingredients: potatoes, onions, garlic, kale. Usually made with water as a base, I like to use a vegetable...
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“When nothing is certain, anything is possible.” I sure do love a good quote, and this one has come in handy many times. This Thanksgiving is full of possibilities. Some great, some not so much. With so much up in the air this year, I’ve taken...
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I come from a family of soup makers. I’ve said before that I am genetically predisposed to feed the masses. This is another way of saying that I can’t make a small batch…of anything. Soup allows me to indulge in my overzealous, big batch joy...
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In my world, there is nothing more satisfying than a steaming bowl of noodles in broth. The combination of warm spices mingling with aromas of earthy seaweed & fragrant herbs. The tender, springy chew of the noodles & satisfying crunch...
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Gazpacho Ingredients: 3 pounds ripe tomatoes (dip into boiling water for several seconds to remove skins) 1 cup fresh, soft, bread crumbs 1 each, medium green, red and yellow peppers 1 medium red onion 3 cloves garlic 2/3 cup extra virgin olive...
View moreIngredients: 3 pounds ripe tomatoes (dip into boiling water for several seconds to remove skins) 1 cup fresh, soft, bread crumbs 1 each, medium green, red and yellow peppers 1 medium red onion 3 cloves garlic 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/2...
View moreIngredients 8 ounces bacon, chopped 1/4 cup good olive oil 6 cups chopped yellow onions (4 large onions) 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter 1/2 cup flour 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2...
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