…soups, stews, chilis, chowdahs and such
There are few things as comforting as a bowl of “simply tomato soup.” Recipes can be found of assorted varieties. All over the tomato soup map. For me, I don’t care for anything fancy… and many are too heavy on the basil for me. It’s ok, but not a big fan, and a little basil goes a longggg way. Tomato soup need not be fussy… just tomato soup.
…simply tomato soup ...keep reading »
The arrival of fall and the changing weather brings a shift in produce at our farmers markets. Root vegetables provide nourishment with so much depth of flavor — simply throwing them in our slow cooker calls for little seasoning, just their own natural goodness. This recipe makes ample soup to freeze for busy nights.
Harvest Time Cabbage & Root Vegetable Soup ...keep reading »
Nothing like spooning up a rustic dish of simply prepared beans for a hearty meatless meal. Or add a scoop of my pork belly burnt ends — this is stick-to-your-ribs wintertime food!
Juicy Beans & Greens… ladled over toast! ...keep reading »
I love Brunswick Stew. Not all of them, but most. Come along with me on my most recent culinary adventure here in North Carolina… Brunswick Stew cook’n!
Brunswick Stew by the gallon… a NC culinary adventure! ...keep reading »
Who doesn’t love some good Brunswick Stew? I surely do, and recently set out on a fun culinary adventure penned to paper for Carolina Country Magazine. Read all about it.
Wendy’s Tummy Tingling Brunswick Stew ...keep reading »
Tis the season… when it’s dark soon after lunchtime. Chill is in the air and we can’t wait to nestle in for a comforting supper, and if in our pajamas, all the better. With a mug of this rustic creamy mushroom soup!
Few things are as delicious as a bowl of flavorful French Onion Soup… topped with the cheesiest toasted bread. I thought the world needs a new variation… and hope you will make this rotisserie chicken version… perfect for when you’ll be nestled at home on a cold day this winter.
This Manhattan-style chowder base is chock full of tomatoes, summer vegetables and herbs — keep it on hand for fast, fresh fish or seafood chowder. Freeze in quarts and then add any combination of oysters, shrimp, crab, clams, scallops or fish at serving time. We topped ours with crispy fried oysters.
Farmers’ Market Spicy Seafood Chowder Base ...keep reading »
Chilly winter days make us want to throw something hearty and comforting in a big ol’ pot and let it slowly simmer for hours, filling the house with the enticing smell of what’s to come. This stew is a bit spicy, subtly sweetened by the prunes, with many layers of flavor.
Savory Braised Oxtail Stew with Herbs and Prunes ...keep reading »
Some recipes for tasty hot and sour soup can take hours and require hard-to-find ingredients. This simple version takes only 30 minutes from prep to table when using time-saving rotisserie chicken.
Hot and Sour Soup With Rotisserie Chicken & crispy wonton noodles ...keep reading »
This simple soup is my favorite when I was just good homemade soup. I prefer chicken in my soup, and just a few veggies. You can make on stove-top, or low and slow in your crock pot too. Nothing is exact here… measurements are just close guesstimates.
Ms. Velma’s Soup ...keep reading »
Warm up from the inside out with this creamy, “winter white” soup. Or serve it chilled! Roasting the produce adds another layer of flavor, and even turnip-haters will find those root veggies tasty. Serve with cornbread and cracklins.
Buttermilk Bisque… with roasted turnips, pears and leeks ...keep reading »
