Tomato White Bean Stew

Tomato White Bean Stew

I’ve adapted a delicious yet simple Colu Henry recipe to be even simpler and quicker without sacrificing flavor. This tomato and white bean stew is hearty, delicious, and can be adapted easily by adding greens for a few minutes before serving or even orzo or 

Macaroni & Cheese Soup with Broccoli

Macaroni & Cheese Soup with Broccoli

Charlotte declared this the best soup I’ve ever made! Her high praise might make up for some of those times I made a dish I thought she’d love and she really didn’t like it. There’s not much to describe other than it is basically mac 

Chickpea Vegetable Soup

Chickpea Vegetable Soup

I made this delicious soup last night. It was a hearty enough dish for a vegetarian dinner with some crusty bread for dipping. The key to the recipe is the broth which cooks for an hour before adding the veggies. The parmesan rind is a 

Soup Days: White Bean and Sausage Soup

Soup Days: White Bean and Sausage Soup

We loved this soup!! I have made many variations of white bean and sausage soup over the years but this might be the new favorite! The flavors from the sausage, roasted red peppers, and the touch of apple cider vinegar added at the end are 

Soup Days: Tomato Orzo Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons

Soup Days: Tomato Orzo Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons

This is one of my daughter’s favorite soups and is perfect for a chilly winter day like today. One of the things I love about so many Barefoot Contessa recipes is that the flavors come together so well and the dishes often feel like they 

Soup Days: Turkey Meatball Spinach Tortellini Soup

Soup Days: Turkey Meatball Spinach Tortellini Soup

Here’s a hearty, healthy, crowd-pleasing soup for a winter night. Turkey meatballs, tortellini, and a delicious broth — who wouldn’t love this! If you have a Parmigiano-Reggiano rind, USE IT! As with any soup, the rind gives an amazing flavor and richness to the broth. 

Cod & Kimchi Stew

Cod & Kimchi Stew

I love the flavors of Korean food and I love spice! If you do too, then try this recipe. The Korean flavor comes from the two key ingredients: gochujang and kimchi. Gochujang is a Korean fermented chile paste that provides a great salty, spicy and 

Creamy Spinach Artichoke Chicken Stew

Creamy Spinach Artichoke Chicken Stew

When my brother was living in D.C. for college, he discovered Houston’s and their famous spinach artichoke dip. The appetizer then became a staple at our house for various holidays. This dish is basically the delicious spinach artichoke dip my mom makes reincarnated as a 

Lemony White Bean Soup with Turkey & Greens

Lemony White Bean Soup with Turkey & Greens

Here is a Melissa Clark recipe I made last weekend (I told you New York Times Cooking has kept us well fed through the pandemic). She was inspired to make this recipe as an alternative to chili. Like her, I have a go-to turkey chili 

Crock Pot Black Bean Soup

Crock Pot Black Bean Soup

I haven’t really been posting because some other things have been keeping me busy.  BUT I have been cooking.  This week I made this super easy and delicious black bean soup in my slow cooker.  I just had to post it because everyone — me,