I have only made this deliciously subtle soup one time because I felt it was very labor intensive. However, it tastes really and truly gourmet to me and I have craved it many times since. I would use this recipe to begin a really fancy meal. It serves 6 but only very small helpings. Three very hungry people devoured it and wished for much, much more. …
Allyson’s Lentil Soup
There is nothing fancy here. Just down-home cooking. Simple. Flavorful. And CHEAP! And did I mention easy? I usually prefer red lentils but in some recipes you just have to use the green (brown) ones that you can get in any grocery store. This soup is excellent served over brown rice….
Potato Corn Chowder
This is my kid’s favorite soup. My one son, William didn’t like potatoes for the longest time so we just called this corn soup and he ate it with pleasure, never realizing there were potatoes in it. I try not to think about how exceptionally fattening this is. This is not for those who are watching their cholesterol!…
Spring Vegetable Soup with Pesto
Pesto brings out the fresh character of this soup. You can top each bowl with a spoonful before serving, or pass it in a small bowl at the table for guests to help themselves….
Moroccan Lentil Soup
This soup is deliciously spicy, completely vegetarian, has no cholesterol, and is high in protein and fiber. It is brimming with vegetables, chickpeas, white beans, and red lentils, and seasoned with cardamom, garam masala, cumin, and fresh ginger. Great served over brown rice.My kids will eat this. …
Garlicky Lentil Soup
This picture looks like puke, I know, but hey, I’m no photographer. I just know that this soup is amazing and I get asked for the recipe every time I make it. (I’m not kidding!) It is simple and cheap to make. Do not make this recipe if you are not a fan of onions or garlic….
Pasta Primavera
Fettuccine or Linguine noodles with roasted red peppers, carrots, peas, red onions, & mushrooms in a light cream sauce…
Potato and Roasted Vegetable Enchiladas
Roasted broccoli, mushrooms, zucchini, carrots and mashed potatoes served in corn tortillas and smothered in enchilada sauce. This is the perfect comfort food for cold days. Leftover filling makes a great lunch! If you want to make mashed potatoes from scratch, you will want at least 4 cups when you are through….
Samosas
These are a lot of work, but probably my all time favorite Indian recipe. My sister Al and I can eat this whole recipe ourselves. For the record: Dijon mustard is not the best substitute for mustard seed, and sour cream is not as good as yogurt in this recipe. Believe me, in my sparsely-stocked newlywed kitchen I tried!…
Ali’s Moroccan Spice Chickpeas (Tagine el Hummous)
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his blend of spices typifies Moroccan seasoning, and transforms the dish’s simple ingredients into a complex offering. This dish can be made two ways, one that centers solely on the chickpeas, and one that incorporates vegetables to add more substance. Both versions are considered a side dish, but when served with couscous or rice they become a main course….