Soups, Stews & Chilis

Spring Fresh Pea Soup by Ina Garten

This is a lovely fresh pea soup that would be perfect to serve for a luncheon, a brunch or light dinner. It’s a fabulous make-ahead that can be easily be […]

Easy Gumbo with Shrimp, Sausage & Chicken

This is a Food Network recipe. A delicious, full flavored gumbo that doesn’t take all day to make. I’ve altered it by substituting large raw shrimp, shelled and deveined, rather […]

Soups, Stews & Chilis

Fresh & Light Tomato Soup with Garlic Croutons

A freshly made tomato soup is simply fantastic, takes barely […]

Soups, Stews & Chilis

Fire Roasted Chile Verde with Pork

I didn’t grow up eating green chile, but I was introduced to it in college. It was probably smothering a burrito or something similar…like a green sauce, and hidden under […]

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Split Pea Soup with Ham – compliments of Ina Garten

Considering it’s 5 below zero outside with 8 inches of […]

Soups, Stews & Chilis

Savory & Smokey Chicken Tortilla Soup

This is easily one of my top 5 favorite soups. I’ve had it at restaurants, at friend’s houses, in the can, my mom’s version, and all of them were delicious. […]

Soups, Stews & Chilis

Crockpot Navajo Stew with Sweet Potatoes and Chicken

A cherished dish from my dear friend, Jenny. I remember […]

Soups, Stews & Chilis

Patty’s Fiesta Shrimp Chowder

Wow – a fabulous chowder from Patty’s kitchen! A creamy shrimp chowder brimming with fresh veggies. It has a bit of a kick but not too spicy. Perfect for a […]

Soups, Stews & Chilis

Creamy Butternut Squash & Roasted Garlic Bisque…with a bit of kick.

Our neighbors, Janet & Mark, are kindred souls of ours….they […]

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Soups, Stews & Chilis

Spring Fresh Pea Soup by Ina Garten

Easy Gumbo with Shrimp, Sausage & Chicken

Fresh & Light Tomato Soup with Garlic Croutons

Fire Roasted Chile Verde with Pork

Split Pea Soup with Ham – compliments of Ina Garten

Savory & Smokey Chicken Tortilla Soup

Crockpot Navajo Stew with Sweet Potatoes and Chicken

Patty’s Fiesta Shrimp Chowder

Creamy Butternut Squash & Roasted Garlic Bisque…with a bit of kick.