This gorgeous, dairy-free, Secret Ingredient Black Bean Soup has all the healthful goodness of a vegetarian soup, with a special depth of flavor thanks to the secret ingredient, coffee. As a starter for a special occasion or a simple weeknight meal, this delicious soup and fresh flavor will warm the soul. This post is sponsored…
Potato Leek Noodle Soup
Hearty and heartful, Potato Leek Noodle Soup is just the fix for whatever ails you. This simple, vegan soup is filling and sure to satisfy all. It’s winter. I get it. I may live in Florida, wear flip-flops to work all year (hehe), but I get it. I grew up in Boston after all, went to…
Soothing Lemon Ginger Ham and Wild Rice Soup
A Soothing Lemon Ginger Ham and Wild Rice Soup to sooth the body and the soul. During the season of sniffles and such, this incredibly good soup with refreshing ginger and lemon, comforting but light none-the-less, is just want you will want when you are under the weather. This post is sponsored.
Crockpot Beef Tips with Wine and Thyme
Beef tips with mushrooms and thyme. Slow cooked in broth and red wine. Simple. Classic. Crockpot Beef Tips with Wine and Thyme. Ahhhh, the first sign of fall, YES!! I have been out running the past three mornings, and there has been a cool breeze each time. So runs are sucking less – a clear sign…
Beef and Bean Khoresh (Persian Stew)
This simple Beef and Bean Khoresh, or Persian Stew, is so flavorful and full of love. Herbs and spice, lean beef, and tender beans and cauliflower make this soulful stew healthful and hearty. If anyone had ever told me that I would eventually branch out of my comfort zone of New England, southern, and southwestern styles…
Butternut Squash Soup with Marsala, Bacon, and Thyme
Butternut Squash Soup with Marsala, Bacon, and Thyme. This very special recipe, while easy to make, will make your soul sing. We have a special affection for this beautiful fall Butternut Squash Soup with Marsala, Bacon, and Thyme. My daughter says it’s the bacon. I say it’s the squash. This soup makes a beautiful first…
Roasted Yellow Tomato Soup
There’s just something sexy and mysterious to me about yellow tomatoes. They are my favorite fruit. They’re the “cool” tomato as far as I’m concerned. Mellow, mild, unexpected, but still all tomato at the same time. Love ’em. So what better treatment of this glorious gift from God than to roast the crap out…
Christmas Soup
This heirloom recipe for Christmas Soup is a long-time family favorite. Make it in the slow cooker for your Christmas Eve dinner, and free up time for your last minute wrapping or to have ready when you get home from Christmas Eve services. Creamy, delicious, and this cheesy soup reheats beautifully for leftovers. Christmas Soup…
Turkey, Sausage, and Poblano White Chili
Each year for Thanksgiving, I cook a much bigger bird than I need just for the leftovers. I guess it’s become a challenge each year to see how far I can make it go. This recipe, adapted from Publix Apron’s, is another great way to use up turkey leftovers from Thanksgiving. So good! Print Turkey, Sausage, and…
Easiest Chili Ever
Chili is one of those things you should be able to throw together and have it be perfect. For me, this is that chili! I serve this with Tostitos or Jalapeno Buttermilk Cornbread. Easiest Chili Ever 1 lb lean ground hamburg 1 medium onion, diced 1 clove garlic, minced 3 T chili powder 1/2 t…
White Bean Soup and Escarole
White Bean Soup and Escarole 1/4 c extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 c onion, chopped 1/2 c finely chopped celery 1/2 c finely chopped carrot 1/4 c chopped garlic 2 t Italian seasoning couple grinds fresh pepper 2 1/2 c Chicken Stock (or 2 cans reduced-sodium chicken broth) 1 can chopped tomatoes, drained 2 cans navy beans,…