Recipes
Creamy Broccoli Soup with Mushrooms
I love broccoli. I really, really love broccoli. I love to roast it – Roasted Broccoli with Garlic & Parm. I love it in a salad – Kale & Broccoli Salad. And I love to soup […]
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Soups
Bisque vs Chowder | Creamy Tomato Bisque
Spring is here and it’s soup season! Wait, what? I know most people think soup is best served in fall and winter but warmer weather’s no reason to put soup on the back burner. I love […]
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How to Make Puréed Soups | Broccoli, Cheddar & Potato Soup
It’s no secret that any season other than summer is not my friend. I like the heat, even the humidity, sun so bright shades are a necessity and no need for sleeves or a jacket […]
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Soup Tips | Chicken & Black Bean Soup
Can we all take a moment to praise soup? Seriously, it just may be the perfect food. Think about it. It can warm up the coldest of dreary, winter days (Chicken & Dumplings). It can […]
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Tips for Making Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
Every cook should have a basic chicken noodle soup recipe in their collection. Yes, there are dozens of canned varieties lining store shelves but nothing beats the taste and comfort of homemade. I make this […]
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Formal Dinner Party Courses
In the 20-plus years I’ve lived in the DC area, I have yet to be invited to a White House State Dinner. (There’s no apparent reason why I would be invited, but can’t I keep […]
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Coconut Chicken & Shrimp Soup
I had the best Thai food of my life…in Paris…over the Thanksgiving holiday. Go figure, right? We’d spent the day strolling the rues, treated our daughter to a very hip art exhibit then headed out […]