The first time I tasted Salmorejo Cordobes was not in Cordoba. It was in a small town in Southwestern Spain, about half an hour up the coast from Cadiz, one of the oldest port cities in Andalusia.I was traveling by myself after college graduation ... Continue Reading about Creamy Spanish Gazpacho (Salmorejo Cordobes)
Soup
Easy Spicy Chicken Tortilla Soup
I dish up tacos so often at dinner parties, sometimes I worry that my friends will think I’m a one trick pony. So I love it when Cinco de Mayo rolls around and I actually have an excuse to serve margaritas next to troughs of mashed ... Continue Reading about Easy Spicy Chicken Tortilla Soup
Asparagus Potato Leek Soup
I can’t believe that I successfully made it though my 30 day detox. I hit a really dark patch on the third weekend, as I sat around the dinner table and watched my friends drink a nice decanted Vacqueyras while eating gluten-free chocolate cake. But ... Continue Reading about Asparagus Potato Leek Soup
Minestrone Soup with Turkey Sausage and Fennel
The weather on the East Coast has become a sick joke. I swear Mother Nature already has her April Fool’s Day all planned out and it’s going to be 20 degrees and snowing.I’ve been dying to jump into spring cooking and start experimenting with all ... Continue Reading about Minestrone Soup with Turkey Sausage and Fennel
Root Vegetable Tagine with Kale
I’m a day late, 20 pesos short on this Meatless Monday post. But I was having such a ball yesterday exploring San Miguel de Allende, that I couldn’t bring myself to open the computer.So forgive me if I keep this short and sweet, because somewhere ... Continue Reading about Root Vegetable Tagine with Kale
Mushroom Hot And Sour Soup
I gained a lot of culinary influence from my college friend Salima. Her influence did not necessarily come by way of the kitchen, as I’m pretty sure the only thing she attempted to cook while we were living under the same roof was pancakes. They were ... Continue Reading about Mushroom Hot And Sour Soup
Turkey Chili with Black Beans and Jalapeno
Before the holidays, Charlie cooked dinner one night and surprised me by making one of my recipes. This was a win win for both of us. If the dish was lousy, then it would be my fault. And if this was the case, then at least I was dating someone sweet ... Continue Reading about Turkey Chili with Black Beans and Jalapeno
Turkey Noodle Soup with Ginger and Cilantro
I was planning on only having one post this week due to the Thanksgiving craziness. But after a miserable excursion outside this morning and a procrastination-induced fridge purging session, I decided to prioritize using my random leftovers and ... Continue Reading about Turkey Noodle Soup with Ginger and Cilantro
Healthy French Onion Soup with Whole-Grain Cheese Toast
For this lighter version of the classic French onion soup recipe, freshly grated Gruyère cheese is melted over whole-grain toast and served on top of the soup. This healthy French onion soup recipe can easily be made gluten-free. Get the ... Continue Reading about Healthy French Onion Soup with Whole-Grain Cheese Toast
Creamy Vegan Pumpkin Soup
The food blog universe seems to lose their sh*% the second pumpkin season rolls around. Which happens pretty much the first day of fall.I like hopping on the bandwagon as much as the next blogger. But I’m usually too lazy to wrestle with a whole ... Continue Reading about Creamy Vegan Pumpkin Soup
Island Fresca Soup with Corn and Tomatoes
I’m about to press off and come back to the city. The fact that it’s raining only makes leaving the island a smidge easier. All the secret service men wandering around in Vineyard Vines trying to blend in help too.We don’t really eat out very ... Continue Reading about Island Fresca Soup with Corn and Tomatoes
Sweet Pea and Green Onion Soup
There’s no better sign that you’re getting older, or that you’ve hit the crack pipe one too many times, than when you start to lose your teeth. I’m referring to my parents, of course. And the jury is still out on whether both of those criteria ... Continue Reading about Sweet Pea and Green Onion Soup
Recycled Veggie Stock
Happy Earth Day!I flew home from Nashville last night, where I was celebrating one of my best friends from high school for her bachelorette weekend, just in time to shop and prep for an Earth Day themed segment on CBS Live From the Couch this ... Continue Reading about Recycled Veggie Stock
Chicken and White Bean Chili
I haven't been as good a pantry cook as I was in my BGSK days. Since I do so much weekly chef-ing and recipe development, my fridge is usually stocked with a good amount of random fresh produce, and half cups of this and that finished product. Making ... Continue Reading about Chicken and White Bean Chili
On the Job: Healthy French Onion Soup with Fennel and Gruyere Toasts
I’ve been eating terribly this month. I know I’m not alone in this. Between all the holiday parties and running around like a crazy person, it seems all I have to do to make a new year, new you resolution is to cut my cheese intake down from 5 to 1 ... Continue Reading about On the Job: Healthy French Onion Soup with Fennel and Gruyere Toasts
The Balanced Diet: Five Spice Roasted Winter Squash Soup
I'm traveling today by air for the first time ever on Thanksgiving, which is ordinarily something you couldn't pay me my weight in French fries to do. But my friend Kate has promised me horses to ride and puppies to cuddle, so I couldn't be more ... Continue Reading about The Balanced Diet: Five Spice Roasted Winter Squash Soup
Root Vegetable and Black Bean Chili
Last night I made my teary exit from Chef Race. But luckily, there were more important things going on in the world, and though I had to stay up til 2am to get the good news, America did not make me cry twice!I couldn't be prouder of our country, ... Continue Reading about Root Vegetable and Black Bean Chili
Meatless Monday: Chickpea and Arugula Soup with Parmesan
This soup is another one of those Spring recipes that fell by the wayside when I left for Chef Race. Looking back over my image archives, I realized that legume soups with greens were trending hardcore in my kitchen this year. And most of them were ... Continue Reading about Meatless Monday: Chickpea and Arugula Soup with Parmesan
October Evening Lentil Soup with Spinach
It's hard to come down off the high of the show premiere. Not just the excitement around me and the fun I had with my friends who joined me in front my little TV to watch. But seeing how everything got cut together jolted me back into that crazy head ... Continue Reading about October Evening Lentil Soup with Spinach
Gluten-Free Chili Con Carne
Gluten-Free Chili Con Carne Since this Chili Con Carne doesn’t have any beer or whiskey in it, it’s gluten free. 6 ounces bacon (or more, if you are prone to snacking, chopped)2 medium red onions (1/3 cup reserved for garnish, finely ... Continue Reading about Gluten-Free Chili Con Carne
Easy Vegetarian Tortilla Soup
Easy Vegetarian Tortilla Soup To cut down on the cook time, use white rice instead of brown - it will only take 15 minutes to become tender! 1 medium yellow onion (finely diced)3 garlic cloves1/2 teaspoon cumin1 16- ounce jar medium salsa ... Continue Reading about Easy Vegetarian Tortilla Soup
Green Goddess Soup
Green Goddess Soup 2 zucchini1 bunch swiss chard stems and leaves (coarsely chopped)1 bunch cilantro (stem ends removed, coarsely chopped)1 quart chicken or veggie stock½ lemon¼ tsp cayenne½ tsp salt In a medium dutch oven, bring the ... Continue Reading about Green Goddess Soup
Tomato Basil Soup
Tomato Basil Soup 3 tablespoons olive oil3 large carrots (peeled and finely diced)2 medium sweet onions (finely diced)4 cloves garlic (peeled and left whole)1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1 tablespoon salt2 28- ounce cans whole peeled ... Continue Reading about Tomato Basil Soup
Brisket and Winter Squash Chili
Brisket and Winter Squash Chili For the chili:3 oz dried ancho chiles (stemmed, seeded, coarsely torn)6 ounces beef bacon (diced)1 large vidalia onion (1lb, diced)4 lb beef brisket (fat trimmed, cut into 2 inch cubes and seasoned with salt ... Continue Reading about Brisket and Winter Squash Chili