Dee’s Fresh Pesto Makes 1 cup Traditionally, a mortar and pestle is used, however a food processor works well if done with care. Just don’t over process! Pulse! What You’ll Need: 5 cups fresh basil leaves, packed 1/2 cup pine nuts, walnuts or hazelnuts 3 tablespoons chopped garlic (9 […]
Soups, Chowders & Sauces
Quick Beef Pho
Pho (pronounces FUH) is an aromatic and satisfying soup from Vietnam. The blending of flavors in this soup is nothing short of genius. Vietnamese is among my favorite cuisines because of the freshness and healthfulness of the ingredients. Don’t be put off by the list of ingredients! This soup takes […]
Creamy Italian Sausage and Potato Soup
Creamy Italian Sausage and Potato Soup Serves 6 as a main course There are many version of this Italian-type soup popularized by the Olive Garden Restaurant chain. This one came from a chef at that restaurant. I downsized it to make it family size, not restaurant size! It’s easy, uses […]
Greek Lemon-Chicken Soup or Avgolemono
Creamy Greek Lemon-Chicken Soup (Soupe Avgolemono) Many of you have asked me for a quick after-work dinner that isn’t the same old thing. Well, here you go! Don’t let the simplicity of this recipe fool you, it is very special. Easy, delicious and fast, this silky, tangy, unforgettable soup comes […]
Zucchini Parmesan Soup with Poblano and Crème Fraiche
Zucchini Parmesan Soup with Poblano and Crème Fraiche What you’ll need: ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 1 large leek, white and tender green parts only, thinly sliced 1 large Poblano chili, cored, seeded and thinly sliced 5 medium zucchini (2 ½ pounds), cut into 1-inch rounds 2 large […]
Ancho Barbeque Sauce
Try making your own homemade BBQ sauce. You know what you’re getting and you can flavor to your personal taste. Enjoy this creation! Ancho Barbeque Sauce What you’ll need: 3 dried ancho chilies, stemmed and seeded 1 Tablespoon olive oil 2 cups diced onion 7 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup […]
Italian Potato and Bean Soup With Crispy Parmesan Croutons
This is a take on Pasta e Fagioli for people like me who aren’t fans of pasta in soup~I can hear my Italian grandmother praying for me as I write this! This is easy to prepare and is a wonderful soup whether you are making it for yourself or a […]
Velvety Acorn Squash Soup with Leeks, Ginger and Coconut
Slightly spicy, heartwarming and nutritious creamy Vegan soup which can be topped with toasted pumpkin seeds, Roasted Coconut Chips, or homemade crispy buttery croutons. Velvety Acorn Squash Soup with Leeks, Ginger and Coconut Serves 8 What you’ll need: 4 pounds acorn squash (4 medium) *Note: you can also use cubed […]
Dee’s French Onion Soup au Gratin
I adapted this recipe from a 1968 Hippie cookbook I found at the University bookstore in Fort Collins, Colorado. This soup has depth that manages to please all the senses. Enjoy this family favorite! You will need four soup crocks or oven-proof bowls of some kind for this recipe. Dee’s Classic […]
