Lentils are common in Italian cuisine. They belong to the legume family and are a good source of protein, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals. So the point I am trying to make is that they are healthy for you, but they are also delicious and versatile. They come in many varieties and are used… Continue reading Lentil Soup
Italian Wedding Soup is one of our favorite meals. I have been eating it since I was a baby. Mom made it a few times a year, but it was a staple for our Christmas dinner. The soup is hearty enough to eat all alone, and it is very satisfying. The base is chicken soup,… Continue reading Italian Wedding Soup
Crepes in Broth Not only did I learn to cook from my mother, but I also learned to cook from my father. He was a very good cook, and he took pleasure in preparing us special treats. One of my favorite things was scrippelle (Italian dialect). Scrippelle are the same as crepes. These crepes are… Continue reading Scrippelle ‘Mbusse
This is the perfect soup for the fall season, and it is easy and fast to make. You can substitute the chicken stock with vegetable stock if you want to make it vegetarian. The herbs and cayenne pepper are a good balance to the natural sweetness of the butternut squash. Ingredients: 1 – large… Continue reading Butternut Squash Soup
Mushroom barley soup was not something that I grew up eating, but I love it. This recipe is one that I created one evening when I did not know what else to make. I searched through my pantry and refrigerator and started throwing ingredients together. I am always looking for ways to add protein to… Continue reading Mushroom Barley Soup
Growing up, Mom made Chili at home, and of course, it was her own creation. She used ground beef and kidney beans in a tomato based sauce. It was delicious. For many years, I made it exactly the way she did until one day your father and I were visiting the botanical gardens and we… Continue reading Best Ever Turkey Chili
