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 […]
Soups, Chowders & Sauces
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 […]
Chilled Cucumber and Chive Soup
Chilled Cucumber and Chive Soup An original Dee thing Serves 6 as an appetizer soup What you’ll need: 2 medium cucumbers, peeled, seeded and diced (about 2 cups) 1 bunch chives, chopped (about 1/2 cup) 1/4 cup chopped parsley 2 green onions, including tops, thinly sliced 1 large clove […]
Lemon Cream for Artichokes
DEE’S LEMON CREAM This quick little recipe is easily whipped up and will impress you with its delicious simplicity! Serve as your dip for grilled or steamed artichokes in place of butter or mayonnaise. What You’ll Need: 1 cup non-fat or low-fat Greek yogurt 3 to 4 Tablespoons Olive Oil […]
Dee’s Original Seafood Cocktail Sauce
Dee’s Original Seafood Cocktail Sauce This is a definite crowd-pleaser cocktail sauce! Experiment until you achieve the best flavors for your personal taste. What You’ll Need: 14 oz. Bottle good quality chili sauce, such as Heinz 1 Tablespoon horseradish (or to taste) 2 to 3 teaspoons grated or very […]
Dee’s Delightful Tartar Sauce
Dee’s Delightful Tartar Sauce What You’ll Need: ¼ cup mayonnaise (olive oil mayo preferred) ½ to ¾ cup non-fat Greek yogurt 1 Tablespoon very finely minced onion or shallot 2 Tablespoons sweet pickle relish (the kind without the mustard) OR 3 finely chopped cornichons (if you don’t like the sweeter […]
Creamy Horseradish Sauce
Creamy Horseradish Sauce This is perfect served with Prime Rib! What You’ll Need: 4 to 6 Tablespoons good quality jarred or freshly grated horseradish, according to taste ½ cup non-fat or low-fat Greek yogurt OR ½ cup low-fat sour cream 2 to 3 Tablespoons olive oil mayonnaise or more […]
