I remember the first dish I made that really made me feel like a chef. It was right after I made the decision to major in Culinary Arts, much to the dismay of my English Professor who felt I had a real talent for writing and encouraged me to stay with Journalism. She was setting…
Category: Soups for all souls
Italian Escarole and White Bean Soup
I have such fond memories of this soup from my youth. This was one of my Daddy’s favorite soups. When he made this he would sometimes have to vary the soup and use chickory if Mom could not find escarole at the market. I never cared for the chickory as I found it to be…
Deconstructed Loaded Baked Potato Soup
My trio of angels love, love, love, potatoes. Baked, mashed, fried, and souped. One of their favorite soups is a loaded baked potato soup that Panera Bread has. I personally am not a big fan of creamed soups, but I make it for my lovies becasue, well that’s how I roll! I use to make…
Better Than Takeout…Pork Wonton Soup and Asian Sticky Wings
Ever since I was a young girl I absolutely adored Pork Wonton soup. My first experience with this glorious soup, was when my family would go out to dinner to our favorite Chinese Restaurant in Rahway, NJ called, The Canton House. It wasn’t a fancy place, but it was a cozy place to dine as a…
Aunt Susie’s Sexy Soulful Soups
Lately I have been in a winter slump. A recent death close to me, and my impending 50th Birthday has me feeling a bit ambivalent and reflective. When I get this way I run into my kitchen and lose myself in my creativity..that would be cooking. Soup is one of those things early on I…
