Soups & Stews
Umeboshi Plum Miso Soup
This soup is a delicious and savoury twist on traditional miso soup. The Umeboshi Plum White Balsamic Vinegar adds a sweet and tangy depth of flavour that complements the rich and savoury flavour of […]
Sara’s Chili Chili for a Chilly Day
“You know it is good when your fork can stand up in it” ~Sara
Ingredients
2 Tbps Chipotle Olive Oil
Medium Onion- chopped
Medium Green Pepper- chopped
1 lb ground beef
1 can of kidney beans
1 can of […]
Split Pea Soup (with Ham – or not)
One-Pot Thai Chicken Soup
You can make this with chicken, turkey, pork, or tofu. Whatever you want!
Lime leaves aren’t easy to find (at least not near me), but I get them on amazon.ca and since they’re dried they will […]
Spicy Shrimp Creole!
My first visit to New Orleans was way back when I was 17 and I’ve been back a few times since. It surely is one of (if not THE) most unique cities in the US.
Amazing […]
Sopa de Lentejas (Lentil Soup)
When we travel, I eat (something I’ve been known to do at home as well)! In a small family restaurant in the Dominican Republic, on a cold day (my goodness, it was only 24 Celsius!), […]
Mushroom & Leek Chowder with Bacon
Whether you forage for wild leeks and the elusive morel mushroom in the spring or use store-bought or a mix, this is sure to please!
A very hearty soup, maybe stew would be a better name? […]
Brazilian Shrimp Stew (Moqueca de Camaroes)
My own take on this Brazilian dish, the addition of the sriracha gives it a beautiful ‘sweet heat’. Not too much heat for any but the timidest!
Ingredients
1 1⁄2 lbs raw shrimp, peeled & deveined (or […]
Curried Tomato Lentil Soup
A delicious ‘Raise the bar!’ tomato soup.
You can make it mild or very spicy, adjust the heat with your choice of curry powder or, more or less red pepper flakes. You can omit the mint […]