Vegetable Beef Stew
Beef stew is true comfort food. Traditionally a fall and winter favorite, beef stew can be enjoyed year-round. While some stews can be prepared in minutes, this is a slow cooking dish that takes about...
View ArticleSpicy Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
spicy roasted butter squash soup Roasted vegetables are a staple in my soup making. Chile and bell peppers, corn, asparagus, sweet potatoes, carrots, onion, tomatoes, summer and winter squash all...
View ArticleGrilled Salmon and Corn Chowder
Grilling fish can be tricky. The fish or the skin can stick to the grill grate and the fish can fall apart when moved. Preheating your grill, a clean and well oiled grill grate, and brushing the fish...
View ArticleSpicy Potato and Peanut Soup
Today, I’m making a smooth potato soup with a little kick from cayenne pepper and jalapeno chile. The soup includes a healthy dose of fresh vegetables including carrot, bell pepper, garlic, corn, and...
View ArticleBaked Steak and Bean Chili
Few dishes are prepared more often at my house than chili, and this is a favorite way to prepare this delicious one pot meal. A few minutes on the stove top and then pop the Dutch oven into the oven...
View ArticlePotato Soup with Garlic, Carrot, and Baby Spinach
Potatoes are a staple in my soups, stews, and chowders. They are versatile, easy to work with, can be prepared in a variety of different ways, and add great flavor and texture to soup dishes. While...
View ArticleRoasted Carrot Soup with Apple
carrot varieties I was not featuring carrots in soup preparations much until I began roasting and combining them with fresh herbs and spices. The same can be said for sweet potatoes, and butternut...
View ArticleCannellini Bean and Tomato Soup with Chipotle Chile
I love adding beans to soups. They add nice texture and flavor, as well as a healthy dose of protein. I am especially fond of white beans in my soups, usually combined with fresh herbs and leafy...
View ArticleRoasted Potato and Parsnip Soup with Onion and Bacon
Where I’m at here in San Diego, I have easy access to many high quality supermarkets offering a half dozen to a dozen varieties of potatoes. There are several farmers markets within reasonable...
View ArticleCurried Pumpkin Bisque
I prepare pumpkin soup once or twice a year for the winter holidays. To be festive. The soup is served as a starter, usually in a shot glass or teacup for quick consumption. And it’s almost guaranteed...
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