I cook. My husband doesn’t. We have a system that works really well for us. But when I was leaving town for three weeks to travel with my Mom and sister, I worried about what Charles would eat while I was gone. Would he survive off Domino’s? Cooking isn’t his talent – he can only (read more)
soup
French Onion Soup (made with beer)
I first shared this recipe years ago, along with some pretty horrendous photos. I love the recipe, so I thought it was time to return to it, update it, and give it some better images. This is a twist on classic French Onion Soup that adds a bit of beer. Of course, the best part (read more)
Guinness Stew with Beef and Mushrooms
I thought that I would make something that is both festive – and not corned beef for St. Patrick’s Day. Inspiration stuck and I made Guinness Stew with beef and mushrooms. Although mushrooms are not an ingredient in traditional Guinness Stew, they really added a lot to this recipe – I sautéed them in some (read more)
Simple Chicken Vegetable Soup
After I made Lemon and Garlic Roast Chicken, I made a big batch of simple Chicken Vegetable Soup. It was a chilly day, and I had time on my hands so I made the stock from scratch, and then made a soup with chicken, roasted red pepper, sautéed mushrooms, spinach, and cannelloni beans. When I (read more)
Roasted Asparagus Soup
When my husband and I are trying to lose weight, we make roasted vegetable soups. They are loaded with healthy vegetables, easy to prepare, and can be made in large batches. Recently, I created this roasted asparagus soup seasoned with lemon juice and roasted garlic. The process of making roasted vegetable soup is simple, I roast (read more)
Spicy Mexican Chicken Soup
I invented the recipe for this Spicy Mexican Chicken Soup while I was working from home on a snowy day. The soup is the cross between a soup and a chili, it is hearty and thick, and if you let it simmer a bit longer it could even be a dip. The soup has chunks (read more)
Thanksgiving Leftovers Turkey Soup
In most households the day after Thanksgiving is known as Black Friday, a day filled with shopping. At my parents’ home the day after Thanksgiving is soup day. My father makes the most incredible soup using the leftover turkey from Thanksgiving and it is something we look forward to every year. This year I attempted (read more)
Herb Roasted Tomato Soup
I made this Herb Roasted Tomato Soup on a very snowy Saturday in Chicago. When you think about it – Tomato Soup is one of the healthiest comfort foods out there. Something about it seems to warm you up instantly. This is a very simple tomato soup recipe that is paleo and dairy free. Some (read more)
Spicy Asian Chicken Soup
This healthy soup can be prepared in just 20 minutes, and it makes a great lunch. I made a big batch on Sunday, and it was enough for 3 lunches. Making lunch on Sunday is a nice way to get ahead for the week, and if you pack all your lunches ahead of time, it (read more)
Easy Chicken Noodle Soup
I was so sick for 5 days straight. I very rarely take public transportation because I work across the street from home, but last Tuesday we took the el to and from the Lorde concert (it was amazing). I think that the combination of being on the el at rush hour, and being at (read more)