“Only five more days, Mum.” That was the greeting yesterday morning. No “Good morning, Mum”, no hug – just the countdown to football’s biggest day of the year. If you don’t follow NFL news, my son would want me to tell you that his beloved New York Giants are playing the New England Patriots in…
Creamy Carrot & Jalapeno Soup Recipe, plus a Blogger Spotlight
I wish I could take credit for this creamy (but healthy) carrot and jalapeno soup recipe, but the nod goes to another food blogger. Enter Rachel Riggs of The Fromagette. Rachel is not just another passionate home cook, writing about the recipes she makes in her kitchen. Rather, she has a background that any cheese…
Spicy Potato, Leek & Cauliflower Soup with Roasted Red Pepper Puree Recipe
As I am writing this, my husband is toiling over a hot oven, making about 100 of his family’s traditional Christmas butter cookies. He has it down to a science and I dare not interfere (you’ll see why in a moment). The process goes something like this: make the dough, chill the dough, preheat the…
Sweet Potato Soup with Maple & Bacon Recipe
(Help! I would love your support in the Ile de France cheese recipe contest. You don’t have to register or sign in. My Pan-Fried Brie and Persimmon Salsa recipe is the first one listed. Just click on it, then on the next page, scroll to the bottom and click on the number of stars you…
Crockpot Chicken, Black Bean & Chipotle Pepper Soup Recipe
As we begin to hunker down for the impending cold weather, we are craving dishes that will warm us all the way down to our toes. Apparently, my family aren’t the only ones with cold extremities. In the past week alone, I have received four requests for crockpot recipes. Still flexing its muscles from its…
Asparagus-Mint Vichyssoise
As we move from the cool evenings of Spring into the lingering heat of Summer evenings, we want something to cool us off at dinnertime. A chilled soup is the perfect solution. Traditionally, vichyssoise is made with potato, but this recipe demotes the potato and shines the spotlight on fresh asparagus. There appears to be…
Tortellini Soup with Pancetta, White Beans, & Swiss Chard Recipe
After tucking into cinnamon rolls and chicken enchiladas over the past couple of days, the seams on my pants were groaning. I prefer my muffin tops to stay on my muffins, not above my waistband. In other words, it was time for something lighter. What better than a flavorful broth, vitamin-packed chard, and filling tortellini? Okay,…
