

Ancho Pork and Hominy Stew
Typically, stew takes a few hours to cook because moist heat is needed to tenderize the meat traditionally used in stew. However, from...


Zesty Cioppino
The recipe for this dish originated in my mom’s kitchen. It is super yummy and surprisingly easy to make. Start to finish it can be on...


Chicken and Dumplings
When the weather gets cold in Chicago, Simmering Chicken and Dumplings warms my kitchen and my family with comforting aromas and...


Creamy White Bean Soup with Baby Spinach and Lemon
This soup is sure to be your new ‘go to’! The ingredient list includes much of what is normally kept ‘on hand’. And, start to finish,...


Red Beans and Rice Soup
What do I make when it too cold to go to the grocery store? Here’s the perfect recipe: Red Beans and Rice Soup! I’m hoping you’ll...


Pumpkin Pear Soup
Pumpkin-Pear Soup was featured in a class I recently taught at Marcel’s. My friend, Molly, attended the class and has made this soup...


Gazpacho Soup
When the temperature outside rises, I do my best to keep that heat out of my kitchen! The oven and stove top stay off and no-cook meals...


Savory Chicken, Vegetable and Navy Bean Stew
This recipe is ready in less than 30 minutes! It uses both chicken and navy beans for protein; that’s the reason for the smaller chicken...


Adzuki and Potato Miso Soup
Adzuki beans and miso paste may not be staples in your kitchen or even on your grocery list. But please don’t let some unique...


Winter Vegetable Soup with Basil-Mint Pesto
Winter Vegetable Soup with Basil-Mint Pesto is full of flavor and features nutritional powerhouses like sweet potatoes and kale. The...