There’s a kind of alchemy that happens in the kitchen when you’re cooking with love. And honestly, nothing says love quite like a steaming bowl of homemade soup. I remember the first time I tried to make my Healthy & Delicious Egg Roll Soup Recipe for a Cozy Meal. It was a chilly evening, I … Read more
There’s a certain magic in the kitchen when fall arrives. It’s the time I reach for those hearty, comforting recipes that wrap you up like a warm blanket. And trust me, I’ve had my fair share of kitchen misadventures, but none so heartwarming as when I finally perfected my Chicken Mushroom Wild Rice Soup. It … Read more
There’s a chill in the air, and I’m getting that all-too-familiar craving for something warm, hearty, and utterly comforting. You know what I’m talking about, right? That dish that not only fills your belly but also wraps your soul in a blanket of culinary love. That’s what French Onion Beef Short Rib Sou is to … Read more
The first time I attempted to make a potato soup, I ended up with a texture that was more ‘mashed’ than ‘soup.’ My husband, who’s always my guinea pig for new recipes, took one look at it and burst out laughing. “Honey,” he said, “I think your soup needs some swimming lessons.” But, as with … Read more
There was a chill in the air, the kind that seeps into your bones, and all I craved was something warm and comforting to wrap my hands around. I remember rummaging through my pantry for ideas when my eyes settled on a package of tortellini. “Soup,” I thought, “but not just any soup.” That’s how … Read more
The first time I attempted Avgolemono Soup, I stood in my kitchen, beads of sweat forming on my forehead as I meticulously followed the steps my Greek neighbor, Eleni, had scribbled on a napkin. Little did I know, my lack of confidence would lead to a curdled disaster. The eggs scrambled, the broth was murky, … Read more
Okay, here’s a little confession: the first time I tried to make lentil soup, it came out looking like a murky lagoon you wouldn’t want to dip a toe into. I mean, it tasted fine, but the texture was all wrong, and don’t even get me started on my over-enthusiastic salt shaking. But you know … Read more
The first time I attempted to make vegetable beef soup in my Instant Pot, it was a disaster. I completely underestimated the power of pressure cooking and ended up with veggies that were more suitable for a puree than a soup. My kids poked at the mushy carrots and whispered about the “lava stew.” It … Read more
Let me tell you about the first time I tried making this chicken meatball curry soup. It was a chilly evening, I was craving something soul-warming, and honestly, I thought, “How hard can it be?” Well, let’s just say my meatballs disintegrated into the broth like a sandcastle at high tide. But, after a few … Read more
