Parmesan Roasted Tomato Soup After a recent catering gig, I was left with a few pounds of mini tomatoes that had been over purchased, and brought them home. I love mini tomatoes but my family won’t eat them very fast. So… soup! Easy soup! I love love love tomato soup, and this is what became … Continue reading
Category Archives: Soups, Salads & Other Fare
Balsamic Glaze
This simple glaze can be used on anything from salads to sandwiches to chicken. Even as a dip for some crusty French bread. Tangy, a little sweet and with a hint of garlic and herbs, once you try it, you will be looking for things to put it on. Warning: When you make this it’s … Continue reading
Lemon and Thyme Asparagus Soup
It’s asparagus season! Celebrate local and fresh ingredients with this guilt-free, awesome soup! While this recipe is vegan, you could certainly add a little cream for that extra something special Lemon and Thyme Asparagus Soup ¼ cup olive oil 2 ½ pounds fresh asparagus, woody ends removed and chopped into 1” pieces 4 Celery stalks, … Continue reading
Wowman Jam’s Scratch-Made Tomato Bisque
This awesome recipe is from our guest bloggers in the PNW – Tiffany Trammel-Zurn and Straga Nana Sunshin (a/k/a Wowman Jam). Tiffany sent me the recipe by text and I had to try it immediately. This stuff is awesome. If you live were fresh tomatoes are abundant, I highly recommend you try this recipe. I … Continue reading
Souper Sunday! Ground Buffalo Stew – aka Hamburger Stew
Is it getting cold yet or what!?! Even in Northern California the weather outside is frightful, though we’re very thankful for the rain! A perfect time to make stew! This soup is derived from one of my favorite childhood comfort foods, “Hamburger Stew”, but this time I’m using ground buffalo meat instead of hamburger meat. … Continue reading
Chili Con Carne From Dried Beans
Who doesn’t like a nice, hot bowl of chili? Homemade chili is a always a favorite whether on a hot dog, some tater tots, or in a bowl dressed with some freshly grated cheese and diced onion. But let’s face facts – the stuff from the can just can’t hold a candle to the real … Continue reading
Honey Mustard
Since a honey mustard recipe was not a recipe in my collection, one night I decided to hold a honey mustard showdown at home. I tried three recipes; an Outback Steakhouse cheater, a Red Robin cheater, and a generic honey mustard recipe that seemed to be popular all across the web. The Red Robin cheater … Continue reading
Crazy Bread Cheater – Crazy Good Breadsticks
Ok – this isn’t an exact replica of Little Caesars Crazy Bread, only a close cheat, I admit that willingly. I’ll also readily admit that I am reposting a recipe which I made minor edits to, and found at http://tasteandseegodsgoodness.blogspot.com/2013/05/little-caesars-crazy-bread-at-home.html?m=1 . But it is crazy-good, keeps for days, and is a very simple yeast bread. … Continue reading
Tomato Soup 3 Ways! Tomato Bisque, Chunky Tomato or Smooth Tomato
I like this recipe all three ways: 1. Tomato Bisque 2. Chunky Tomato (vegan) 3. Smooth Tomato (vegan) To make Chunky Tomato, skip the blender and the cream. To make Smooth Tomato, just skip the cream. Soup 3 ways – simple! 2 Tbs olive oil 1 cup diced carrot 1/2 cup diced onion 2 cloves … Continue reading
Buttermilk Ranch Dressing or Dip
Prep time: just a few minutes Wait time: at least 1 hour Makes: about 1 1/3 cup. Just in time for your Superbowl eats! This simple recipe makes a restaurant style ranch dressing for salad dressing or dip. You can add a few extra tablespoons of buttermilk to make the dip thinner, or extra sour … Continue reading