
Even though Spring officially arrived about a week or so ago, it continue to be quite chilly. It’s not bitterly cold by any means, but chilly enough that we’re still wearing our winter coats.
And blustery chilly days and nights means we enjoy huge pots of soup to warm us from the inside out.
Kemal … [read more]

I had some leftover buttermilk biscuits in my fridge that had gotten stale, so I put them to good use by making an Italian bread soup with a variety of vegetables and lentils.
The soup also has two eggs in it which, along with the chicken broth, adds a wonderful flavor.
It makes for a comforting, soothing … [read more]

I made Spanish rice last night
to go along with our chicken and mole. The rice was pretty good, but maybe just a little tomatoey. I know “tomatoey” isn’t a word, but I guess it’s the best way to describe it.
I should have used tomato sauce as directed in the recipe, but I didn’t have any … [read more]

Mole, which means “sauce” in Spanish, is something I’ve been wanting to make for quite some time. I’ve never tasted it before in my life, but Kemal tried it once when a lady at work, Irma, made some that she served over chicken. Kemal said the sauce had chocolate in it, and surprisingly, Kemal said … [read more]

Risotto is one of those creamy comfort foods that can be enjoyed year round.
It’s simple and easy to make and makes a perfect accompaniment to most any meat dish, can be served as an appetizer,
or if you’re like us, it can also be enjoyed by itself with a little fresh bread. In fact, that’s what … [read more]

My friend, Vesna, gave me a recipe that called for a can of cream of chicken soup. I felt like making my own soup, and I’m so glad I did because it only took me about 10 minutes to make and it tastes oh so creamy and delicious!!!
Give it a try and see for yourself! … [read more]

This is one of my favorite cool-weather soups, but for some reason, I was in the mood for it today. I usually add carrots to the soup, but we seemed to have eaten them all, so I had to do without them. It’s very easy to make and fairly quick too, and it’s … [read more]

Chicken soup is another one of our favorite meals during fall and winter, and not only does it warm us up inside, but it also soothes our stomachs and makes us just feel good in general. It’s so satisfying and tasty regardless of how we make it.
We don’t make our soup the same way every … [read more]