Mystery Meat Chili
The other day, my good neighbor, Randy, handed my husband an unmarked, frozen bag of meat. Randy said, "Tell Jill to make a pot of chili with this!" Naturally, Charlie comes in relaying the message. When I asked him what type of meat it was, Charlie said, "Randy didn't say." Okay then. My only clue was from the packaging. It was wrapped in the familiar one-pound bag you get from the local meat... More...
By Jill | 0 comments | Full Recipe...Baked Potato Chowder
This recipe comes to us from Geekbearinggifts, a loyal reader of SDR. We were chatting about Oven-Fried Bacon the other day when Geek shared how to use it in Baked Potato Chowder. Of course, I needed the recipe. Geekbearinggifts' Baked Potato Chowder 8 medium Baking Potatoes 1 cup Sweet Onions, chopped 1 cup Carrots, chopped (optional) 2/3 cup All-Purpose Flour 6 cups Chicken Broth (low-sodium... More...
By Jill | 7 comments | Full Recipe...Creamy Carrot Soup
This Creamy Carrot Soup is a completely different experience from the Curried Carrot and Apple Soup I cooked up last week. This Creamy Carrot Soup is satisfying much in the same way as the Homemade Creamy Tomato Soup I enjoy so much. It's simple. There's just enough potato in it to mellow that earthy carrot flavor that can be off putting at times. Even though I love carrots, I have to admit... More...
By Jill | 1 comment | Full Recipe...Curried Carrot and Apple Soup
It sounds unusual and it's different from our normal soups, but Curried Carrot and Apple Soup is quite delicious. After you know what to expect. The First Bowl Because it looks so much like butternut squash, it took six bites or spoonfuls before my brain accepted that I was eating carrots. Once past the visual sensory, I tasted it with a picky eater's discriminating tongue. Curry, salt and pepper... More...
By Jill | 1 comment | Full Recipe...Creamy Butternut Squash Soup
Creamy, silky smooth and bursting with soul satisfying flavors, this simple butternut squash soup recipe will be your next favorite soup. I guarantee! From a new inspiring cookbook, Soups; Includes Delicious Recipes for Appetizers and Salads, I picked up this book for Christmas. "Wow!" This book is loaded with incredible meals. FULL of recipes from different cuisines. There's no chance of us falling... More...
By Jill | 3 comments | Full Recipe...Homemade Creamy Tomato Soup
Oh the joy of discovering excellent recipes! My heart is full with happiness and my stomach cannot wait to taste this nurturing soup again. I wish I could claim full credit, but I cannot. This is the fine work of Cook's Illustrated and America's Test Kitchen. The original recipe is called Creamless Creamy Tomato Soup. It serves 6 to 8, easy. I enjoyed it twice in one day last weekend, it's... More...
By Jill | 5 comments | Full Recipe...Simple Sausage & Bean Stew
A NEW WINNER WITH THE FAMILY, Sausage and Bean Stew got raving reviews! Family demands it to be in our monthly rotations of family favorites. Use your favorite sausage for this stew, spicy or mild, either will work. Since I have young ones, I went with a mild pork sausage. HERE'S ALL THERE'S TO IT 1 pound sausage, cut in 1/2-inch slices 1 tablespoon oil or bacon dripping 1 medium onion, chopped 2... More...
By Jill | 0 comments | Full Recipe...Tomato, Chickpea and Spinach Soup
This simple soup recipe made for a nice addition to our weekly dinner menu. The kiddos didn't like it, but four grown ups chowed down until they could eat no more. So colorful, so fresh tasting, light on the calories, and loaded with filling ingredients. I served this soup with a side of hot baked French bread and leftover Sour Cream Chocolate Chip Cookies for dessert. HERE'S ALL IT TAKES 1... More...
By Jill | 7 comments | Full Recipe...Simple Lentil Chili Recipe
Of all the simple lentil recipes I have tried, this one is fast becoming my favorite way to eat lentils. My newest friend from Virginia, Cheryl B., brought this soup over last week for our lunch together. The kids chowed down! Cheryl was sweet enough to leave extra lentil chili behind for me to photograph and enjoy. And I certainly did just that. ;D HERE'S ALL IT TAKES 1 1/2 teaspoon canola... More...
By Jill | 12 comments | Full Recipe...Peppers and Black Bean Soup
When you barely have time to prepare something good to eat, make a batch of peppers and black bean soup. HERE'S ALL IT TAKES 2 (14 ounce) cans black beans 2 tablespoons butter or oil 1 large jalapeno, seeded and chopped 1 large garlic clove, crushed or minced 1/2 medium red bell pepper, chopped 1/2 small onion, chopped 1/2 teaspoon New Mexico Chile Powder 1/4 teaspoon Cumin 1/4 teaspoon Hot Spanish... More...
By Jill | 0 comments | Full Recipe...Firemen Tom’s Chili and Taco Soup
This award winning recipe comes from Tom the Fireman of Sulphur Springs, Texas. We met at My First Cooking Demonstration at the Main Street Farmer's Market. He assures me that it's the best tastin' chili and super easy to make. Tom's Famous Fire House Chili 1 pound ground turkey 1 onion, if you like onion 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes 1 (14.5 oz) tomato sauce 1 packet of Williams Chili Seasoning,... More...
By Jill | 0 comments | Full Recipe...Roasted Red Pepper and White Bean Soup
"This is a SIMPLE SOUP, completely dependent on the quality of the broth." That's what the cookbook says and I couldn't agree more. I followed the recipe, but then again, I didn't follow it. The original recipe called for canned ingredients. I had to take the home cooked approach. For you, I'll write the original recipe, THEN I'll tell you what I did. You pick the one that fits your needs... More...
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