Avgolemono – Greek Egg and Lemon Soup
An egg and lemon based soup, this avgolemono with chicken and orzo creates a bright and refreshing addition to any meal.
Manhattan Fish Chowder
A quick and easy to prepare soup that is hearty and filling. It may not be the cream-based chowder I’m so in love with, but it does make one flavorful fish soup.
Chunky Vegetable and Barley Soup #SundaySupper
This hearty vegetable barley soup is laden with chunky vegetables of all kinds. Barley adds a nice fullness to the soup, while walnuts add a bit of unexpected flavor and crunch.
Greek Lentil Soup (Fakes) for Ash Wednesday
A blessed Ash Wednesday to everyone. Today marks the beginning of the Christian 40-day period of Lent, a time of fasting, prayer, and penance to prepare our hearts for Easter. The 40 day time frame remembers Christ’s 40 days in the desert where He fasted and prayed in preparation …
Italian Chickpea Chili
What I love about this chili is the unexpected flavors that come together to create a fantastic fusion dish. When I think of chili, I automatically revert to the classic: loaded with kidney beans, beef, tomatoes, and green peppers. It’s perfect comfort food, particularly when paired with warm cornbread. But, …
Chicken Tortilla Soup – Crock Pot Recipe
The crock pot makes easy work of this Chicken Tortilla Soup. Nothing beats coming home to the wonderful aroma of chicken that has been simmering in Mexican spices all day and knowing a tasty dinner is ahead.
Turkey Pot Pie – Slow Cooker Style
In a fit of cravings for turkey pot pie, but a lack of time to actually make the pot pies themselves, I decided to improvise with the crock pot. This dish is a cross between turkey with dumplings and a turkey pot pie. The creamy turkey stew, made easy with …
Slow Cooker Potato Soup
A thick and creamy potato soup without the calories of heavy cream.
Coq Au Vin
Whenever I think of Coq au Vin, I have visions of some high class French restaurant and fancy food that is intimidating to even think about attempting at home. So, I was glad when I had the chance to make this with my mom for a girl’s night dinner. Turns …
Slow Cooker: Sweet and Spicy Chili
This chili was the product of a couple of farmer’s market impulse buys: a peck of sweet peppers and a ¼ peck of jalapenos. We pulled this recipe together a few weeks ago, just as the weather was starting to turn, and as a result, the coming colder weather didn’t …