Update and Redux: J– It’s perfect we are sharing this soup today … I’m at the end of my Winter cold and this soup was a great help in getting through. Warm. Aromatic. Spicy. Delicious. Very good for you. You’ll want seconds all day long! C – It’s a Cambodian breakfast. … Continue reading
Update and Redux: J – I started going to Greens Restaurant long, long ago. Then, I got some of the cookbooks. Originally from the Fields of Greens vegetarian cookbook. I introduced Christina to this recipe a couple of years ago. Her husband, a non-vegetable guy, was proud of himself for eating it … Continue reading
Update and Redux: C – Maybe it’s getting really cold where you live, or you just like things spicy. Either way, this spicy black bean soup will fill you up as well as get you a little fired up. It’s one of our favorite hearty Winter soups. C – Have … Continue reading
Update and Redux: C – If your looking for a dish with a lot of vegetables that will keep you warm, this Winter minestrone is the perfect thing for you. It’s hearty, warm, flavorful and loaded with vegetables. C – Are you a foodie like I am? If so, I’m … Continue reading
Update and Redux: J – Cleaning out the freezer periodically can yield some wonderful, somewhat-forgotten soup ingredients … in this case, duck leg confit. How could we have forgotten that!? Easy. We have quite a few cryovaced packages of duck leg confit in there, since we make it 5 to … Continue reading
Update and Redux: C – It’s starting to get cold outside. It’s time for good warm and hearty soups. This broccoli leek soup is a good start to the week. It’s warm, flavorful and simply perfect with a good grilled cheese sandwich. J – Broccoli soup!? “Oh well, if we … Continue reading
Update and Redux: J – Today is certainly a day of gratitude. Christina suggested I rewrite this post … but, I cannot bring myself to do it. The writing and purity of thankfulness is completely perfect, reminding me of a very different year. Holding Thanksgiving gatherings in a spirit of … Continue reading
Update and Redux: J – This is one of those “oh, wow” holiday starters. Easy to serve individually, as people arrive. Or, all at once as an amuse bouch early in the meal. Be ready for second-serving requests. If you have extra shot glasses ready, seconds are a breeze. Enjoy. … Continue reading
Update and Redux: C – This is one of my favorite bisque recipes. Make it with canned pumpkin. I tried making this soup with real pumpkin, but it didn’t have a strong pumpkin flavor. The canned pumpkin gives this soup the most amazing flavor. C — I finally get to … Continue reading
J – My big mouth can get me into trouble … or, at least, it gets me extra work to do. In this case, I just couldn’t stop raving about the pureed corn soup I had one Saturday night at my favorite restaurant, The Waterboy. It was the essence of … Continue reading