October here in Portland can be a mixed bag of weather changes. One day the sun is out and we’re blessed with Indian summer warmth. The next day may bring overcast skies and rain showers. Some days we even get to experience a potpourri of all that: sun, clouds, rain, fog. Yes, the weather here is fickle…some might • Read More »
Chili is one of those perfect dishes for casual entertaining because it can be made a day ahead of time and you can easily double or triple the recipe to feed a crowd. This recipe features ground turkey and poblano peppers, a type of chili pepper used in Mexican and Southwestern cooking. Poblanos range in heat from mild to • Read More »
Tags: chili, game day food, grilled turkey and cheese, poblano, Super Bowl food, Super Bowl recipes, turkey chili
Posole (also spelled pozole; pronounced poh-SOH-lay) is a hearty, meaty Mexican soup or stew that includes hominy, although there are vegetarian versions out there, too. This recipe for Green Posole with Chicken is delicious, super easy to make and perfect for entertaining! The recipe calls for 1 cup of bottled green salsa but I used one 12-oz. jar of Trader Joe’s • Read More »
Tags: chicken soup, Cinco de Mayo, green posole, hominy, Mexican, Mexican Chicken Soup, posole, soup, stew, Trader Joe's salsa verde
Before you turn up your nose at a cauliflower recipe, this easy-to-make soup really is delicious. It’s similar in flavor to potato cheese soup but lighter in texture and not as rich. I love cauliflower but I didn’t pick up much cauliflower flavor…mostly the sharp cheddar. Is there anything more comforting than a hot bowl of • Read More »
Tags: cauliflower, cauliflower cheese soup, cauliflower soup, Everyday Food Magazine, Oregon, Portland, soup
I’m always on the search for new ways to use up leftover turkey, which is what led me to this delicious soup. It’s loaded with fresh veggies and herbs, and you can substitute different veggies depending on what you have on hand. For instance, I used green beans instead of zucchini. Serve with crusty bread • Read More »
Tags: Christmas, holiday leftovers, holidays, leftover turkey, soup, Thanksgiving leftovers, turkey, turkey chowder, turkey soup, turkey vegetable soup
We spent last weekend at a friend’s house in Newport, Oregon. Since we were at the coast I thought it would be fun to make this delicious cioppino — a tomato-based fish stew that originated in San Francisco — for dinner. It was a perfect meal after a day spent walking along the beach and searching for hidden • Read More »
Tags: cioppino, fish soup, fish stew, Gourmet Magazine, Newport, Oregon, San Francisco
If you like Thai curry then you’re probably going to love this super quick and easy-to-make dish: tender beef and fresh veggies simmered in a flavorful coconut-infused red curry…YUM! I had a rib-eye in the freezer so I substituted it for the sirloin steak, and used light coconut milk. I also added some sliced mushrooms and onions • Read More »
Tags: Asian, Beef, beef curry, beff and asparagus curry, coconut milk, red curry, sambal olek, sirloin, sirloin steak, Sriracha, Thai curry, Thai food
It’s officially Spring but it’s still a bit chilly here in the Pacific Northwest. In fact, we got a surprise couple inches of snow last night so school is on a two-hour late start this morning. While the kids are out playing in the fluffy white stuff, I’m thinking about what soup I’ll be making today. Here’s • Read More »
Tags: chicken and rice soup, chicken soup, dill, lemon, soup, spinach, Spring recipes
This is one of my favorite homemade tomato soup recipes. The roasted red peppers, tomatoes and fresh basil are a natural combination. Plus, it’s super easy to make and is great with grilled cheese or panini sandwiches. Yum! After the soup has simmered, puree it in batches in a blender. Blender Tip: If the soup is • Read More »
Tags: Country Living Magazine, grilled cheese, grilled cheese and tomato soup, roasted red pepper and tomato soup, roasted red pepper soup, roasted red peppers, tomato soup, vegetable soup
Although it hasn’t been as rainy here in Portland as it normally is in the winter, it’s definitely still soup weather. I made this delicious ham and bean soup today and took it to a lunch gathering. I’m happy to say that there was hardly enough leftover for a photo. The recipe (from the fine folks • Read More »
Tags: Cook's Illustrated, ham and bean soup, ham hock, ham steak, navy beans, Senate Bean Soup, Senate restaurant, soup, US Senate Navy Bean Soup, white beans