White Bean and Ham Bone Soup

Description What to do with that leftover Easter ham bone? Try this tasty soup that is created from a ham stock, to use now, or later. Use your favorite dried white beans. My choice is Great Northern. Ingredients 1 ham bone with meat 4 quarts water 1 pound dry great Northern beans 2 cups diced … Read more

Chicken Soup with Cabbage

Description This soup will cure what ails you. Even if it’s just hunger. Healthy, low carb, and great for a rainy day. I’ve been making this recipe for 30 years, and I think this is about as good as it gets. Enjoy with freshly baked biscuits. Ingredients 6 quarts water, divided 1 whole chicken, giblets … Read more

Slow Cooker Beef Barley Soup

Description A slow cooker makes this the easiest recipe ever. It has become a regular family favorite. So much so, that I was requested to bring it to Christmas Eve dinner. I usually use leftover boneless beef short ribs. Ingredients 1 ½ pounds boneless lean beef, cubed 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon … Read more

Best Italian Sausage Soup

Description This is one of my favorite soups and it always gets rave reviews! Salad, hard rolls and wine make a meal! You can make this 24 hours ahead of time without the noodles and wait to add the spinach noodles until soup is reheated for serving. Yummy! Serve topped with grated Parmesan! Ingredients 1 ½ … Read more

Easy Chili I

Description If you like spicy and hot you will love this. It will make you say ‘yum yum’! Ingredients 1 pound ground beef 1 cup chopped onion ½ cup chopped green bell pepper 2 ½ tablespoons chili powder 1 clove garlic, minced 1 bay leaf ½ teaspoon ground cumin 4 teaspoons finely chopped jalapeno chile peppers … Read more

Homemade Vegetable Beef Soup

Description My mom made this soup when I was young. I have always loved her soups. When I was able to start cooking by myself I fell in love and have added and taken items away, but my fiance love my soups. And he isn’t even big on soups. I hope your family enjoys the … Read more

Pork Chop Soup

Description A cheap but tasty, hearty soup that you’ll always have seconds of. Serve fresh, with bread if desired. Ingredients 2 (8 ounce) bone-in pork chops 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground black pepper ½ teaspoon chili powder 1 bay leaf 3 cups chicken … Read more

Feijoada (Brazilian Black Bean Stew)

Description This is my version of a traditional Brazilian black bean stew that maintains the rich smoky, flavors famous in Brazil. Additional meats, including sausage, may be added if desired. This is excellent served over brown rice. Ingredients 1 (12 ounce) package dry black beans, soaked overnight 1 ½ cups chopped onion, divided ½ cup green … Read more

Chicken Afritada (Filipino Stew)

Description This is a dish we make back in the Philippines. It’s really delicious, and you can substitute pork for chicken or mix them both. Great over rice! Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 3 cloves garlic, crushed and chopped 1 onion, chopped 1 cup seeded and chopped tomatoes 1 (3 pound) whole chicken, cut into … Read more

Homemade Chili

Description My boys and husband love this. Add some corn chips or Cheddar cheese and it is to die for. I have made this for my husband’s work and for church functions and it is always a winner. Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste … Read more