A Refreshing Do-Ahead Soup to Serve at your next Dinner Party!

Avocados are an amazing fruit, known as a superfood in the nutrition world, and they are extremely versatile. They play the starring role in guacamole and are a wonderful addition to an infinite number of salad recipes. They are so healthy that many diet conscious individuals are opting to use mashed avocado in place of mayonnaise in tuna and egg salads. If you’re looking for something new and refreshing … Read more A Refreshing Do-Ahead Soup to Serve at your next Dinner Party!

Didn’t think you’d like Carrot Soup? Boy will you be Surprised by this Recipe!

Ok, so I’ve had carrot soup at restaurants and many times it was way too carroty and basically tasted like something that was good for you, but wasn’t very good. When I tried this soup, I was thoroughly amazed because it is incredibly delish! Packed with flavor and doesn’t taste carroty at all. Mind you, I love carrots… but in a soup it can be a … Read more Didn’t think you’d like Carrot Soup? Boy will you be Surprised by this Recipe!

Eat Your Greens in this Delicious Soup!

This is a super healthy and delicious recipe for Creamy Goat Cheese Spinach Soup. It is made creamy from the addition of a bit of goat cheese blended into the soup instead of using cream. The cheese adds a delightful flavor that is very complimentary to spinach. This soup would make a great pairing for a sandwich or wrap for lunch as well as a perfect starter … Read more Eat Your Greens in this Delicious Soup!

First Night of Hanukkah Feast!

Tradition with a twist was the theme for my Hanukkah menu. I knew it wouldn’t be traditional without Matzo Ball Soup and Latkes so, true to my character, I had to add some variation to my standard recipes. That meant that instead of plain matzo balls, I made them with ginger, fresh grated nutmeg and parsley. Additionally, over the last few years I have been trying out … Read more First Night of Hanukkah Feast!

Start your Meal with this Sexy Soup!

It’s always fun to start a meal with a soup shot. This one screams fall, made with a creamy mixture of apples and parsnips. It is not only adorable, but it’s also super luscious with this delectable almond stuffed date wrapped in bacon, for a garnish. The soup is a snap to prepare, especially if you have an apple-peeler-corer device. I use it for all of my … Read more Start your Meal with this Sexy Soup!

Squash and Cauliflower pair up in this Amazing Soup!

The spices of India set the stage for this silky, smooth soup that is simply divine! Its vibrant color is accented by the garnish to create a work of art. And it takes less than an hour from start to finish, to have this amazing soup on your table ready to eat. Kabocha squash is an Asian variety of winter squash and is very sweet with a fluffy, chestnut-texture that’s … Read more Squash and Cauliflower pair up in this Amazing Soup!

Poblano Chile Pepper; why do they call it Pasilla?

It forever bogles my mind why U.S. grocers label poblano chile peppers as pasilla peppers. They are not the same item. A poblano chile is a mild pepper generally dark green in color, 3-6 inches in length and 2-3 inches in width. The dried version is called ancho or chile ancho. A pasilla chile, however, is long and narrow with wrinkled skin and is mild to medium … Read more Poblano Chile Pepper; why do they call it Pasilla?

Shrimp and Corn are the Duo in this Heavenly Summer Soup!

This Seafood Chowder highlights shrimp and my bi color non-GMO Talley Farms corn as the main attraction. Coconut milk takes the place of cream combined with chicken broth to create a full bodied, rich broth. In an effort to heighten the flavor even more, my secret is to simmer the corn cobs right in the soup and pull them out before adding the cooked bacon and shrimp. The flavor … Read more Shrimp and Corn are the Duo in this Heavenly Summer Soup!

White Miso and Soba Noodles are the base for this Yummy Chicken Vegetable Soup!!

I am a verified soup lover! I don’t care if it is a warm or cold weather day – soup is soothing, comforting and delicious. It can be served as a soup shot, an appetizer, a partner to a sandwich or as a main entree. So many versions, and I love them all! Miso and Buckwheat are very complimentary to each other so they were a perfect combination to … Read more White Miso and Soba Noodles are the base for this Yummy Chicken Vegetable Soup!!

Ginger is Showcased Two Ways in this Scrumptious Carrot Soup!

I love the combination of carrots and ginger. Inspired by a delicious soup that I enjoyed at a luncheon recently, I decided to puree them together in a soup. With a bit of citrus, some broth and seasonings, it all came together to create a bowl of creamy goodness! If you’ve read my posts before, you probably know that I am enamored by soup garnishes. This time I … Read more Ginger is Showcased Two Ways in this Scrumptious Carrot Soup!