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French Spring Soup

1/4 cup butter 1 pound leeks, chopped 1 onion, chopped 2 quarts water 3 large potatoes, chopped 2 large carrots, chopped 1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces 1/3 cup uncooked long-grain white rice 4 teaspoons salt 1/2 pound fresh spinach 1 cup heavy cream Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in the leeks and onion, and cook until tender. Pour water into the pot. Mix in potatoes, carrots, asparagus, and…

Winter Solstice Soup

2 tablespoons margarine 2 onions, chopped 2 carrots, shredded 2 potatoes, peeled and cubed 3 cups water 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon dried parsley 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1 bay leaf 2 cups milk salt and pepper to taste In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter or margarine and saute the onions for 5 to 10 minutes, or until tender. Add the carrots, potatoes, water, salt, parsley, thyme and bay leaf. Reduce heat to low and simmer…

Dill Pickle Soup

2 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 7 cups chicken broth 1/2 cup finely chopped dill pickles 2 tablespoons dill pickle juice 2 tablespoons white sugar 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 2 teaspoons minced garlic 4 teaspoons onion salt 1 teaspoon dill weed 1 teaspoon curry powder 1/2 teaspoon white pepper 2 bay leaves 2 cups warm milk Melt butter in a large stockpot over medium heat. Whisk in flour, and cook until the flour just begins to turn from white…

Pasta Primavera

1 bunch fresh basil 3 cups chicken broth, divided 1/2 cup olive oil 2 cloves garlic 1 pound fettuccine pasta 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large leek, white and light green parts only, chopped 1 bunch green onions, chopped 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced 2 pinches salt 2 zucchinis, diced 1 cup chopped sugar snap peas 1/2 cup shelled English peas 1 bunch asparagus, stalks diced, tips left whole 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, or as needed Fill a…

Chicken Broth Macaroni

3 cups chicken broth 8 oz. dry macaroni 6 oz. shredded Cheddar cheese (about 1 1/2 cups) 1/4 cup plain yogurt ground black pepper to taste Bring both to boil in a large saucepan. Add macaroni and reduce heat to medium-high. Cook according to package directions, stirring frequently. DO NOT DRAIN. Remove from heat; stir in cheeses until melted. Season to taste.

Tuscan Panzanella

1/2 large loaf rustic Italian bread 6 ripe tomatoes, chopped 3 tablespoons finely chopped red onion 1 large cucumber - peeled, seeded, and chopped 1 stalk celery, chopped 1 bulb fennel, chopped 1 yellow pepper - seeded, ribs removed, and chopped 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 12 leaves fresh basil, torn, or more to taste Salt and pepper to taste Tear, chop, or crumble bread into small pieces and place…

Zucchini Casserole

4 medium Zucchini sliced 3/4 cup shredded carrots 1/2 cup diced onions 8 tablespoons of butter 3 cups Pepperidge Farm herb stuffing cubes 1 can cream of chicken or mushroom soup 1/2 cup sour cream Cook zucchini in boiling salted water until tender. Drain. In saucepan cook carrots and onions in 6 tablespoons of butter, until tender. Stir in 2 cups of stuffing cubes, soup, zucchini and sour cream. Put into a casserole dish. Melt rest of butter and mix…

Tuna Noodle Casserole

1/2 cup butter, divided 1 (8 ounce) package uncooked medium egg noodles 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped 1 stalk celery, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 8 ounces button mushrooms, sliced 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 cups milk salt and pepper to taste 2 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained and flaked 1 cup frozen peas, thawed 3 tablespoons bread crumbs 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Butter a…

Spanish Paella with Chorizo and Seafood

2 Tbs. olive oil 1 lb. (500 g) Spanish chorizo or other spicy smoked sausages, cut into slices 1/2 inch (12 mm) thick 1 yellow onion, chopped 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 2 cups (14 oz./440 g) Bomba rice or other Spanish paella rice 1/2 tsp. saffron threads 4 cups (32 fl. oz./1 l) chicken broth 1 lb. (500 g) jumbo shrimp 1 lb. (500 g) small clams,…