The sun has been hiding behind the clouds here in San Diego for the past few days. Or weeks; I’m starting to lose count. But that’s just an excuse to swirl a generous dollop of unsalted butter in my Dutch oven before tossing in everything but the kitchen sink for an easy, everyday chicken soup […]
The great thing about soup is it’s nearly impossible to mess up. This soup reflects the vegetables in my crisper bin; use what you’ve got on hand as a way to avoid tossing produce into the trash. But whether you pick my favorite veggies or your own, the essentials are the same. Start by sautéing […]
My family was out of town this weekend for a campout and while I initially thought I’d cook up a storm, ultimately I realized I didn’t want to wash a single unnecessary dish and therefore didn’t cook a thing. But by the time they rolled in on Sunday, I was aching to get back into […]
Like magic, this soup came together in a way I couldn’t have expected when I started. Initially I had planned to channel my inner Barefoot and make her roasted butternut squash soup and curry condiments from Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics. But then I got to the store and they didn’t have McIntosh apples, so […]
As of late, I’ve had a number of friends confide, either directly to me or via their entire friend network on Facebook, that they can’t cook.
It’s hot. No, not the soup. San Diego. We’re talking summer time hot! Yesterday Gonzo Girl’s soccer practice was canceled due to excessive heat (which was a relief, really, because I didn’t want either of us to roast in that heat). So a soup recipe makes all the sense in the world, right?!