Description This is a traditional Russian soup that is served as a meal by itself. Vodka is usually served with it. Garnish with fresh lemon slices and sour cream. Ingredients 2 ounces dried mushrooms ¾ cup water ½ cup unsalted butter 3 onions, chopped 1 cup cooked diced veal 1 cup diced ham ¼ pound … Read more
Description A great soup for dinner, can be made as spicy as you like, and freezes wonderfully. Add freshly grated Parmesean to the top, and serve with a hot crusty piece of ciabatta bread. YUM! Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed 1 ½ cups chopped onion 1 ½ cups sliced carrots 1 … Read more
Description This very filling stew is a delicious way to use up all those leftover veggies in the fridge. Feel free to adjust the amount of green chiles in the stew according to the level of spiciness you prefer. Serve over cooked rice or with a tortilla. Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil ¼ teaspoon minced … Read more
Description A pureed vegetable soup can be an impressive, easy and affordable first course for an elegant dinner, or even a light dinner on its own with salad and bread. Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 ½ pounds peeled raw sweet potatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks 1 large onion, cut into large dice 1 tablespoon butter … Read more
Description Serve hot with a slice of cheese bread. Enjoy! Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil ½ cup chopped onion 2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth 3 ½ cups cauliflower florets 1 cup chopped cooked ham 1 ½ cups shredded Pepper Jack cheese ¼ cup potato flakes 5 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro Prep Time: 16 mins Cook Time: … Read more
Description This is a quick, easy Mexican dinner. Serve with warm tortillas. Ingredients ½ pound dry lentils 1 cube chicken bouillon ½ (1 pound) Mexican chorizo, casing removed and meat crumbled 6 slices bacon 1 Roma (plum) tomato, diced 1 tomatillo, diced 1 small white onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced ½ cup water ½ … Read more
Description This is a classic and very simple technique for homemade vegetable soups. I’m using broccoli, but almost any vegetable will work. I am a disciple of the Gordon Ramsey school of vegetable soups. It’s basically the vegetable, some stock or water, cooked until tender, pureed, and seasoned simply. His ‘crazy’ theory is that the … Read more
Description This is a very old recipe from the 1930’s. Do not substitute margarine for the butter. Ingredients ¼ cup butter ¼ cup sliced onion ¼ cup sliced carrots ¼ cup chopped celery ¼ cup chopped green bell pepper 1 apple – peeled, cored and sliced 1 cup chopped chicken breast meat ¼ cup all-purpose … Read more
Description This is a fast and easy soup that I keep on hand at all times. Great for when an unexpected guest comes over. Inexpensive and freezes well, too. Warms your belly on those chilly days of winter. Ingredients 5 zucchini, sliced 5 cups water 7 cubes chicken bouillon 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, … Read more
Description The traditional Mexican dish in the red version: pork and hominy in a thick broth colored and flavored with guajillo chiles. Serve with tortilla chips. Ingredients 2 (16 ounce) cans white hominy, drained water to cover 1 head garlic, cloves peeled salt to taste 1 pound boneless pork shoulder, cubed 1 pound boneless pork … Read more