Got a random chicken lying around? No? Well, that’s ok. Cook this Spatchcock chicken recipe then come back and make soup with the leftovers! Otherwise you can use a rotisserie chicken, leftover chicken strips, or whatever other chicken you’ve got hanging out in the fridge begging to be used before it takes a turn for…
Category: Soup
Cheeseburger Soup
You know those days when you really want to eat a burger and fries, but don’t want the calories? This soup is the perfect solution. It’s hearty, filling, has red meat and potatoes, but won’t clog up the precious vessels that keep the ol’ ticker ticking. It’s super pliable – meaning – use whatever veggies…
White Bean Soup with Roasted Broccoli, Cheddar and Caramelized Onions
When the weather is crummy and comfort food is desired, but you don’t necessarily want to gorge yourself on burgers and fries, this recipe is perfect. Its creamy, slightly heavy (but still light!), and delicious. There’s plenty of protein from the beans and cheese, with tons of flavor from the broccoli and garlic. The onions…
Lobster Stock
We like to say that chicken broth makes the world go ’round in this family. While that’s true and hands down one of the most used items in my kitchen, its nice to change it up a bit. Enter Lobster stock. Just as easy to make but with a much short shelf life. It’s perfect…
Browned Butter Tarragon Chicken and Biscuits
Ever hear of a happy accident? This is one of those very nice amalgamations of a variety of errors that came together for one delicious dinner. I was prepping to make my Mom’s chicken pot pie, and got distracted – almost burnt the butter, forgot to defrost the pie crust, and realized I was out…
Butternut Squash Puree with Black Garlic
Velvety smooth sauce that can double (or triple) as soup, filling or myriad other options? Yes please! Not only did I use this to stuff ravioli with, but I also added it to the pan juices of a red wine braised short rib dish to make a perfect pour over sauce. 1 whole Butternut Squash…
Lasagna Soup
Is there anything more comforting that a steaming bowl of yummy goodness on a cold night? I don’t think so. Yesterday was the first super cold evening we’ve had this year, and man did I have a hankering for Lasagna Soup. Luckily, I had all the ingredients and the fam was happy to indulge my…
Roasted Potato Soup
Three weeks into the new year – and its hard to believe 2023 is off to such a fast start. Busy days and weeks call for quick and easy meals whenever possible. This includes making them, and also prepping so you can pull something out of the freezer when you’re running behind or just too…
Broccoli Cheddar Soup
I never used to like Broccoli Cheddar soup. I liked broccoli, and I loved cheese but the two should never have met. Fast forward a few decades and my tastes (and my palate!) have changed – for the better I think. Now, you better believe this broccoli cheddar soup is one of my go-tos when…
Acorn Squash Soup with Apples and Caramelized Onions
Sometimes winter days just call out for a nice warm bowl of soup. And sometimes, those calls dovetail with fruits and vegetables that really really need to be used up! Enter the following recipe that came about because of necessity and trying hard not to waste food. I had an acorn squash that was so…
Faux Gourmand 