The 2010 April Daring Cooks challenge was hosted by Wolf of Wolf’s Den. She chose to challenge Daring Cooks to make Brunswick Stew. Wolf chose recipes for her challenge from The Lee Bros. Southern Cookbook by Matt Lee and Ted …
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Daring Cooks Challenge: Risotto (w/ Homemade Vegetable Stock)
I may just have a new favorite comfort food. It used to be baked macaroni & cheese before I had to become gluten & dairy free. I hadn’t been able to find something to replace it…until now! The host of …
Pantry Raid: Snoverreaction/SnOMG/Snomageddon Soup
Everyone has been FREAKING out about the impending 16-24″ predicted in snow. But really folks, instead of buying more, this is a great opportunity to clean out your pantry/freezer. You know, those cans with an inch of dust on them, that …
Pantry Raid: Tomato & Chickpea Stew
I went to a tweetup last night sponsored by a cool foodie group engaging in community service; I had to leave pretty early to metro there, but wanted to make sure I had a good dinner first so I threw …
Shoppers $1 Sale Recipe: Spinach & Red Lentil Soup
I went food shopping last night unclear on what I wanted to cook this week. To my surprise (and glee), Shoppers had many fresh vegetables on sale for only $1! As I walked up and down the aisles, this hearty …
A Chanukah Recipe: Creamy Potato Leek Soup
I participated in a cooking competition this weekend where, in honor of the holiday of Chanukah, we had to create a dish that highlighted the potato. I wanted to do something others might not think of, so I decided on …
Pantry Raid: Winter White Bean Soup
Walking home from work yesterday was miserable–it was cold and windy, and with the forecast of a wintry mix of rain and snow, I decided a hearty winter soup was in order. I didn’t feel like stopping to pick up …
Caramelized Carrot Leek Soup
Today’s gloomy weather combined with my office building’s propensity for keeping the temperature colder inside than out had me craving an endless bowl of piping hot soup. I turned to one of my favorite winter recipes; it takes extra time …
Chicken Soup Fake-Out
Many people in my office has been sick over the last few weeks, and after waking up and feeling icky yesterday I decided to play it safe and take the day off (I’m thinking now it’s allergies but jury is …
The Soup Weather Cometh
I don’t believe that dishes should be tied to a particular season, but there is something about the weather turning crisp that makes me want to curl up on the couch with a bowl of steaming, fragrant soup (especially if …