As the temperature drops, our appreciation of a warm bowl of soup increases. My family really enjoys this soup recipe because it has a little something for everyone. I love the cilantro, my kids love the sweetness of the corn, and my husband enjoys the shrimp. All of the flavors combined create a recipe that is anything but ordinary. This is a delicious, creamy soup that is ...
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Shrimp and Grits
Yes, I was raised in the South. Yes, grits were served at almost every major family breakfast. Yes, they were a favorite food staple of many of my family members. But, I have to be honest with you, I was NOT a fan of grits. Bland, sand-textured mush was not my idea of delicious...no matter how much butter you puddled on top. Occasionally I would find a bowl of the more gourmet ...
Turkey, turkey, turkey, turkey–what can I do with all the leftovers?
This past week, many of our homes have been filled with the fragrance of giant birds cooking for our favorite national feast, Thanksgiving. Though budgets are lean and most Americans are cutting back where they can, the turkey is one dish that we seem to always prepare in excess. The lingering leftovers are at first wonderful, then redundant, then they get tossed in the ...
Oyster Stew- A Creamy Comforting Soup that is Super Simple to Make
I can remember my grandmother making oyster stew when I was very young. Though I certainly did not share her enthusiasm for oysters then, I now enjoy them very much. If you would prefer to make a clam chowder, you can easily substitute clams for the oysters. I chose to use the clam base concentrate because it nicely complemented the flavor of the oysters. It is also a ...
Cooking with the Local Losers
I recently had the opportunity to cook with Julie Hadden and a group of wonderful people that were competing for our local version of “The Biggest Loser”. Although I would be delighted to be Julie's personal chef , we are just really good friends and I did the recipe section for her soon to be released book "Fat Chance". This was a wonderful group of people and I wish ...
