Corn Chili

Description This recipe is one that I have made several times now. It is very tasty and nutritious. It is a little spicy. Can serve with corn bread or over pasta topped with Cheddar cheese. Ingredients 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 onion, diced 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper 2 teaspoons dried oregano 1 pound frozen … Read more

Smoked Turkey Wild Rice Soup

Description Very delicious, very savory, robust and slightly sweet soup that warms the body and the soul. Serve with corn bread. Ingredients 2 smoked turkey legs 8 cups water 4 cubes chicken bouillon (such as Knorr®) 1 onion, quartered 2 stalks celery, chopped 1 small inner stalk of celery with leaves, chopped 1 cup baby … Read more

Black Lentil Stew with Sausage and Kale

Description There’s nothing like a big, steaming bowl of comfort food to make everything seem all right, and this dark but delightful black lentil stew with sausage and kale is no exception. Sausage and lentils is a marriage made in heaven, and so good together, that not even kale can ruin it. I’m kidding, and … Read more

Chinese Corn Soup

Description It’s an easy-to-make soup, and especially delicious to eat on a cold day. You can also eat this soup with pasta. Ingredients 5 cups chicken broth 1 (14.75 ounce) can cream-style corn ¼ cup butter 1 stalk celery, cut into bite-size pieces 1 onion, cut into bite-size pieces 1 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon … Read more

Pork Rib Stew with Sage Cornmeal Dumplings

Description I have been making this stew for more than 20 years. It’s a dish I use to celebrate the harvest season. It may be a bit labor-intensive, but it is worth every minute! Experiment with different root vegetables, and use the dumplings in other hearty stews or soups. They are so yummy! Ingredients 1 … Read more

Green Chile Chicken Soup

Description One of our favorites. A spicy, tasty soup. If you like, you can add 1 cooked potato cut into pieces at the end before serving. The more chiles you use, the spicier the soup! Ingredients ½ cup butter ¾ cup all-purpose flour 2 cups milk 3 cups chicken broth 2 cups cooked, boneless and … Read more

Broccoli Potato Soup

Description A quick, hearty soup. Great on a wintry afternoon. Ingredients 2 cups broccoli florets 1 onion, sliced 1 tablespoon margarine 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of potato soup 1 cup milk ½ cup water ¾ teaspoon chopped fresh basil ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper ⅓ cup shredded Cheddar cheese Instructions In a large … Read more

Holiday Spiral Ham and Lima Bean Soup

Description Ever wondered what to do with the leftover bone from that spiral ham (or regular ham) from the holidays? Well, with this soup you can make one last great meal from it without spending a lot of money! Ingredients 1 (16 ounce) package dried lima beans 2 quarts water 1 ham bone with meat … Read more

Dupre Family Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

Description The original, purist, real-deal gumbo from a certified Cajun. Serve over cooked jasmine rice with hot French bread to dip. Ingredients 7 chicken drumsticks, with skin 6 bone-in chicken breast halves, with skin 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning blend (such as Tony Chachere’s®), or to taste ½ cup olive oil ½ cup dry white wine … Read more