The recipe for this dish originated in my mom’s kitchen. It is super yummy and surprisingly easy to make. Start to finish it can be on...

Green reminds me of the coming of spring! But this green brings me back to my visit in Bethlehem's Aida Refugee Camp in the West Bank. ...

If you are looking to make a quick meal that has wide appeal for everyone in the family, this is your recipe! The ingredients are easy...

Typically, stew takes a few hours to cook because moist heat is needed to tenderize the meat traditionally used in stew. However, from...

When the weather gets cold in Chicago, Simmering Chicken and Dumplings warms my kitchen and my family with comforting aromas and...

This soup is a treat anytime of the year. It’s made with crisp cucumbers and sweet green grapes! Its an easy, healthy lunch or snack. ...

This soup is sure to be your new ‘go to’! The ingredient list includes much of what is normally kept ‘on hand’. And, start to finish,...

What do I make when it too cold to go to the grocery store? Here’s the perfect recipe: Red Beans and Rice Soup! I’m hoping you’ll...

Pumpkin-Pear Soup was featured in a class I recently taught at Marcel’s. My friend, Molly, attended the class and has made this soup...

When the temperature outside rises, I do my best to keep that heat out of my kitchen! The oven and stove top stay off and no-cook meals...

This recipe is ready in less than 30 minutes! It uses both chicken and navy beans for protein; that’s the reason for the smaller chicken...

Adzuki beans and miso paste may not be staples in your kitchen or even on your grocery list. But please don’t let some unique...

Winter Vegetable Soup with Basil-Mint Pesto is full of flavor and features nutritional powerhouses like sweet potatoes and kale. The...

This is my 40-minute minestrone! The first trick to 40-minutes is using pre-diced cabbage and already minced garlic. The next is proper...

Avocados are so delicious and nutrient-rich! When in-season, make the most of this fruit with a satisfying and easy blended soup. Creamy...

Barley is a versatile whole grain. It’s nutty flavor and chewy texture work great not only in soup but as a pilaf, salad, or hot...

It wouldn’t be winter without butternut squash. And this squash yields a tasty soup when peeled, roasted, and pureed. It isn’t hard to...

This is a perfect cold weather meal. Plan to make it this week and let me know how your family likes it. It would be fun to hear from...

This recipe was created when my husband brought home a very large (3.5 pound) bag of egg noodles from Costco. It has quickly become a...

It’s close to dinnertime and I have nothing ready…help! Does this happen to you, too? Well, my fall back is a much loved tortellini...