Weeknight Minestrone

This is a speedy version of the classic Italian minestrone. The food processor does the chopping and bottled marinara saves additional time, without…

Mom's Sausage & Bean Soup

Also called "Mom's Escarole & Bean Soup" - for our vegetarian guests. I prefer to use all fresh ingredients and bring dried beans to life, but you…

Thai Pumpkin Soup

Crock Pot Chicken Stew

The perfect Sunday evening supper, this basic stew is pure comfort fare! What I enjoy particularly are the ease of preparation, large chunks of…

Crock-Pot Maple Mustard Sauced Turkey Thighs

The cool weather has finally arrived. Goodbye fresh corn and tomatoes, and hello stew! This is great in a…

Mussels in Tomato and Herb Sauce

Mussels are among the many varieties of seafood and fish found in the Mediterranean coastal waters. Here, the…

Homemade Ham Stock

Whenever I make a ham dinner I always make sure to save the ham bone because it can be used in soups or stocks to which it adds a ton of flavor.…

Tex-Mex Meatball Soup

A hearty and colorful soup which can be cooked in about 30 minutes. Choose your meat type - beef, sausage, poultry, or a blend if preferred. Using…

Curried Coconut Carrot Soup

A couple of weeks ago I attended an open house of a new cooking school in San Francisco. This recipe is adapted from one done in the demo kitchen…

Mexican Pozole I (Posole)

A hominy stew with pork or chicken, this soup can usually be found where Mexican food is popular. Has a nice “heat” to it, and as with most stews,…