I enjoy reading about food from all over. I even read The Food Journal of Lewis and Clark: Recipes for an Expedition, by Mary Gunderson. In reading The Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation by Joseph J. Ellis, I grew intrigued by Abigail Adams (not so much John). I just got the cookbook The Culinary … View Post
Sherri’s Frittata
I love egg casseroles. They’re generally easy, can be assembled ahead of time, and are great for serving to guests. I printed this recipe from MacArthur House Bed and Breakfast years ago from www.bbonline.com, but just got around to trying it. The inn is in Grand Marais, Minn. The website is one … View Post
Leek, Chicken Sausage and Split Pea (or Lentil) Soup
This hearty soup was quite satisfying. It’s a Katie Workman recipe that was printed in the Louisville Courier-Journal (thanks, mom-in-law). It might seem redundant to include both couscous and rice, but it all works together well. I often see couscous referred to as a grain, but it’s a tiny pasta. The website escoffieronline.com, named for … View Post
Curried Tortelloni Soup
I tried this recipe on a whim a few years ago, not completely convinced my husband would like it. He isn’t a big fan of curry powder. But he loves this, helped in no small part, I suspect, by the peanut garnish. This is somewhat of a treat, because of the high fat content … View Post
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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
