Category Archives: Soups, Stews & Chilis
{recipe} Shelly’s Mother’s Sausage & Kale SoupApril 18th, 2011
As much as I love to cook, I am firmly of the mind that food cooked by others always tastes better, especially when it’s a home-cooked meal. Such was the case last Thursday night, which found me at my friend … Continue reading
Much Ado About MushroomsFebruary 24th, 2011
A few days ago I made a rich, hearty mushroom and red wine sauce for pasta. Today I have nearly four cups of sliced mushrooms awaiting their fate. Any suggestions for a soup? I want to add a grain, maybe … Continue reading
{recipe} This one’s a Treat: Butternut Squash SoupOctober 15th, 2010
Maybe it’s Christine O’Donnell. Maybe it’s Halloween. But whatever the reason, I’ve got witches on the brain. And while there’s nary a newt to be had in this stew, watching it bubble and simmer did bring to mind a memory … Continue reading
{recipe} So you think you can’t cook? Turkey ChiliOctober 4th, 2010
As of late, I’ve had a number of friends confide, either directly to me or via their entire friend network on Facebook, that they can’t cook. (Mary, of the delectable artichoke recipe I can’t wait to try, and Kim, with … Continue reading
{recipe} Split Pea Soup: Just in time for … summer?September 28th, 2010
It’s hot. No, not the soup. San Diego. We’re talking summer time hot! Yesterday Gonzo Girl’s soccer practice was canceled due to excessive heat (which was a relief, really, because I didn’t want either of us to roast in that … Continue reading