There was no better meal to enjoy on this very cold winter night than this delicious and comforting potato bacon soup. My recipe is quite a bit different than many other recipes on the internet as I add carrots and corn to mine. In addition, I reduce the heavy cream […]
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Our Family’s Go-To Chili Recipe – Crockpot Chili
Fresh-tasting and so comforting. As we enjoyed this meal yesterday, we all agreed that was the most perfect meal on a chilly winter day! There’s no other meal that was going to hit the spot in quite the same way! Served with vegetables, cornmeal muffins and followed by chocolate mint […]
Borscht With Meat – A Bright and Hearty Classic 🌿🥣❤️
This borscht is the perfect balance of hearty and fresh! With its vibrant color and rich, umami-packed flavor, it’s more than just your average borscht. Tender ribs make this a complete, filling meal, while its brightness and depth of flavor keep it feeling light. It’s the best of both worlds […]
Classic Chicken Noodle Soup – with a Few Expert Tweaks 🍲✨
Nothing says comfort like a steaming bowl of chicken noodle soup. It’s a timeless classic that’s perfect for chilly autumn days—because as far as I’m concerned, October is officially soup season! 🍂 But even the most classic recipes can benefit from a few technical tweaks to make them even better. […]
Sugar Pumpkin Soup with Brown Butter, Fresh Thyme, Apples, Peanut Butter, and Maple Whipped Cream 🍂🥄
If I had to choose between butternut squash soup and pumpkin soup, I’d usually go for butternut squash. It’s naturally sweeter, caramelizes better when roasted, and delivers a more intense flavor. For a long time, I wasn’t a fan of pumpkin soup because it often fell flat by comparison. But […]
Flavorful Butternut Squash Soup with Brown Butter, Veggies, Toasted Pistachios, and Optional Maple Syrup 🍂🥣
This soup is an absolute showstopper! The aroma that fills your kitchen is just the beginning—you’ll be amazed by the earthy, comforting flavors in each spoonful. And let’s talk about the colors: vibrant yellow from the squash, warm orange from the carrots, and the subtle green and brown tones from […]
Hearty Brown Rice Chicken Soup – Wholesome and Delicious! 🍲
This brown rice chicken soup is the perfect comfort dish—hearty, filling, and packed with goodness! You can easily prepare portions of this soup the day before, so when it’s time to cook, everything comes together in just 30 minutes. It’s similar to the classic chicken noodle soup we all know […]
Perfect Egg Salad – Creamy, Simple, and Full of Flavor! 🥚
I picked up this egg salad technique from a Toronto restaurateur, and it’s a game-changer! While everyone has their own twist on egg salad—whether it’s adding celery, onions, or dill—the key to that dreamy creamy consistency isn’t in extra mayo. It’s all about technique. Start by whisking the yolks, mayo, […]