French Onion Soup Gratinee

Description About as good as it gets! This is the version of French Onion Soup that people seek when they go to restaurants. I have been making it for 30 years and it never fails to please. It makes an exquisite presentation, too! Ingredients 4 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon salt 2 large red onions, thinly … Read more

Chicken Tortilla Soup I

Description This chicken tortilla soup is quick to make, flavorful, and filling! Serve with warm corn bread or tortillas. This also freezes well. Garnish with chopped fresh avocado, Monterey Jack cheese, crushed tortilla chips, or green onion! Ingredients 1 onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon … Read more

Authentic Pho

Description This authentic pho isn’t quick, but it is delicious. The key is in the broth, which gets simmered for at least 6 hours. Ingredients 4 pounds beef soup bones 1 onion, unpeeled and cut in half 5 slices fresh ginger 1 tablespoon salt 2 pods star anise 2 ½ tablespoons fish sauce 4 quarts water … Read more

MeMe’s Pasta Fagioli

Description White cannellini beans, ditalini pasta with vegetables, lean hamburger, and herbs are simmered in vegetable juice and chicken broth. It is like an Italian chili like Olive Garden®’s Pasta Fagioli and even better the second day. Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 carrot, diced 1 stalk celery, diced 1 … Read more

Louisiana Crawfish Etouffee

Description Here in Louisiana, there’s nothing better than this classic during crawfish season. This recipe is easy and can be substituted with shrimp when crawfish are out of season. Even better when served with hot garlic French bread! Start cooking the rice first since this is a quick and easy dish. Ingredients 3 cups long … Read more

Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings

Description This is an easy slow cooker recipe that cooks while you are at work! It is wonderful on a cold, snowy day. I have four children who are picky eaters, and they LOVE this! Enjoy! Ingredients 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 2 tablespoons butter 2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup … Read more

The Best Vegetarian Chili in the World

Description Break out your soup pot and fix up a batch of this delicious, spicy vegetarian chili today! It’s ready in no time, and packed with vegetables, beans – and flavor! Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil ½ medium onion, chopped 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon ground cumin 2 tablespoons dried oregano 1 tablespoon salt 2 … Read more

Jeff’s Hot Dog Chili

Description A really good chili sauce like I had as a kid. This took me many years to get the ingredients just right. Hope you enjoy. Ingredients 1 pound ground beef ⅓ cup water ½ (10 ounce) can tomato sauce ½ cup ketchup 2 ½ teaspoons chili powder ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground black pepper … Read more

Chef John’s Creamy Mushroom Soup

Description This is one of my favorite soups of all time. It is so easy. The secret to this deep, rich soup is a long slow caramelization, the key to unlocking the mushroom’s magic. This is just pure essence of mushroom. Ingredients ¼ cup unsalted butter 2 pounds sliced fresh mushrooms 1 pinch salt 1 … Read more

My Best Clam Chowder

Description A delicious, traditional, cream based chowder, this recipe calls for the standard chowder ingredients: onion, celery, potatoes, diced carrots, clams, and cream. A little red wine vinegar is added before serving for extra flavor. Ingredients 3 (6.5 ounce) cans minced clams 1 cup minced onion 1 cup diced celery 2 cups cubed potatoes 1 … Read more