What is The Soup Series if not for the hand-torn, rustic, homemade croutons that you can pile into your cozy bowls of steaming fall weather goodness? The bites are a perfect combination of crispy and chewy. They’re infused with flavor thanks to the garlic, olive oils, and a generous amount of black and salt pepper. […]
Healthy Chicken and Rice Soup
What I want you to know about the healing chicken and risotto: It is fresh, limey, and salty. It’s super satisfying thanks to juicy and garlic-ginger-infused chicken thighs and tender jasmine rice, and it can be (read: should be) loaded with fresh herbs, peas, nuts, and more lime juice. This will be a delicious miracle […]
Pumpkin Soup with Walnut Crunch
Fall doesn’t happen if you don’t have a rich, creamy, pumpkin-flavored dish on your table. Does the Soup Series count if you don’t stir this rich, velvety soup? We’re here to keep all the promises of autumn with this simple, mellow pumpkin soup. Even roasting the whole (tiny) pumpkin is easy. The soup is incredibly […
Chicken Tortilla Soup
You can’t take a parade through Soup Town without stopping to sample everyone’s favorite chicken tortilla soup. It’s smoky and delicious, with a variety of toppings. Not too thick, but not thin either. It’s just enough to withstand deep, cozy spoonfuls with piles upon piles of toppings. But it doesn’t feel like a stew
Soup Series Wrap-Up
When the weather changes, I make soup at LEAST TWO or three times a week. This is not an exaggeration. It’s like my entire life has prepared me for this series. And it was as delicious, fun, and cozy as I imagined. I hoped that the soup series would be a great way to get […]
The Holiday Series is Coming Soon
Once November arrives, I am ready for everything: Christmas music, candles flickering, cinnamon and cloves smelling, puppies in Santa hats, and babies in Christmas jammies. Twinkling lights and steaming mugs or coffees. I am ready to feel the warmth of a gathering around a dinner table despite our differences and imperfections. I am also prepared [
Sweet Potato Casserole With Brown Sugar Topping
Today, I will share with you a recipe for Thanksgiving. THANKSGIVING! You’ll love it if you catch it. This is a rich, creamy sweet potato casserole made from scratch with a crunchy topping of brown sugar. It’s warm and comforting, and you can have it right now. You have two choices right now. You can […]
Chicken Pot Pie and Biscuits
The dish is topped with homemade biscuits, shallots sauteed in thyme and white wine, and creamy chicken, carrots, peas, and peas. This dish is rich in flavor but humble and old-fashioned. It goes straight to your heart. Why Biscuits for Chicken Pot Pie Crust When it comes to chicken pot pies, I strongly believe that biscuits […]
Green Bean Casserole
We’re excited to start our holiday series by introducing this classic that has just been upgraded. Fresh blanched beans that are tender and bright but not mushy. The sauce is rich and silky, with a hint of gruyere, shallot, and umami. It’s not thick or heavy. The sauce has a rich, deep flavor even without […]
English Muffin Baklava
The perfect toasted English Muffins are topped with a crunchy-chewy, nutty, sugary topping that is extra thick and chunky. This is a delicious treat that can be enjoyed as a snack or dessert after dinner. How to Make this Little Delight Combine Butter, walnuts, and pistachios with brown sugar. Toast English muffins in the broiler. […]