Soup
Creamy Vegetable Chowder
This creamy chowder is packed full of veggies and is loaded with flavor! The base is made up of onions, carrot, peppers, celery, and garlic sautéed in butter. You then add a small amount of flour to make a roux which will help thicken up the broth when added. I choose to use two different […]
Spicy Red Lentil Dal with Sweet Potato and Kale
Packed with protein, this quick and easy Indian inspired stew is loaded with flavor and spice making it a great choice for dinner or supper!
Mexican Potato-Corn Chowder
Rich, hearty, and satisfying even before you add the cream! This chowder starts out using an array of vegetables and spice for its base. Add to it new potatoes, sweet corn, roasted chilies, and a touch of cream and you have a chowder that’s full of flavor and comfort. Adapted and inspired from a chowder that was created and served at a downtown Portland, Oregon, delicatessen where I once worked. My buttermilk cornbread recipe also makes a great accompaniment to this chowder.
Best Buttermilk Corn Bread
If you like cornbread that’s moist, not too heavy, and is full of sweet corn flavor this is the one for you. The secret ingredient is the buttermilk, of course. The original recipe was clipped out of the Oregonian newspaper back in the mid 90’s. Unfortunately, that original clipping has since been lost and my […]
Three Bean Chipotle Chili
Full of smoky, spicy flavor this chili recipe is currently our family’s favorite! The variety of canned beans, tomatoes, along with the chipotle peppers makes this recipe not only quick and easy to prepare, but delicious. Add all your favorite toppings to make it just that much more satisfying! Three Bean Chipotle Chili / Serves […]