Hey coconut!!! That was my son's favorite greeting when he was about 3 years old. We still tease him about it and he is 19! I, for one, love coconut anything, this is why this soup is one of my favorites. There is a little Thai restaurant in my town that makes this soup. I...
Soups
Soups and stews are a delicious, hearty way to warm up in the cooler weather. I always find it relaxing when going through the process. There's chopping, slicing, sautéing, and even baking the different parts to achieve the end result. Ahh, wonderful bowls of soup to share around my table.
There are endless possibilities and I cannot think of a single country's cuisine I've tried that does not have some type of soup. It's like a universal comfort food. Americans have hearty stews with meats and seafood, Asia has rice noodle soups with a bone broth, and the Middle East features a lot of pulse and legume-based stews. It's a world of things to try!
One of my personal favorites, and included in this blog, is Middle Eastern Lentil Stew. Typically, it is brought out with your meal like a side. I tried it and wanted to have it as an entree.
Creamy Butternut Squash and Apple Soup
Recently I surprised myself by eating something I never thought I would like: Squash soup. Yes, my dear friends I am/was somewhat of a squash hater. But, as a food blogger I need to give foods a second chance. I think this creamy butternut squash soup with apples made me rethink my anti-squash stance. Here's...
Creamy Cauliflower Soup with Saffron
"A cauliflower is nothing but a cabbage with a college education" ...
French Onion Soup and Its History
French onion soup is a simple, rustic and delicious dish. It's one of my favorites. Is it an easy French onion soup recipe? It takes a bit of time to make, it is so worth it. I've often pleaded with my French friend to give me his recipe, but he is not budging. [feast_advanced_jump_to] You...