This soup was amazing on a recent rainy winter day. I find this flavor combination heavenly, but you can replace some of the blue cheese with goat cheese or cream cheese if blue is too strong for you. Brandy adds richness and depth of flavor. The original recipe is from the defunct Bobby J’s in Louisville, … View Post
Creamy Spinach and Lentils
This recipe caught my eye recently on Pinterest. I try to cook vegetarian meals a few times a week because research shows it’s good for the planet and people. Plus, we like the variety. Joe likes to say, “It’s good and good for me.” So dang cute. The recipe is from Minnesota blogger Lindsay … View Post
Butternut Squash and Spinach Polenta Bowl
Four favorites come together in this dish: butternut squash, polenta, spinach and, of course, cheese. I also love eating out of bowls, the really rounded kind that fit in your hands just right. This is great, tasty comfort food. The hardest part is peeling and chopping that squash. My tip is to nuke … View Post
Chicken Tortilla Soup
We like this soup a lot, and don’t care that it doesn’t resemble most tortilla soups. My sister’s, for example, is a spicy tomato broth to which chicken, cheese, tortilla chips and other items are added. It’s tasty. Applebee’s version is very cheesy and smooth. Also tasty. But we love our veggies, so this hearty … View Post
Colcannon Soup for St. Patrick’s Day
I have a bit o’ Irish blood in me, so I’ve made colcannon for St Paddy’s Day before. But this year I wanted soup, so I came up with this. It was tasty, defying the unfortunate reputation Ireland has for bland food. And who doesn’t like potatoes? I always add thyme to the traditional cabbage and potato … View Post