Blue ceramic bowl of 15 Bean Soup with ham and sausage, a spoonful of soup hovering over the bowl for the first bite.

15 Bean Soup with Ham and Sausage Recipe

Stove Top Method – Slow Cooker Method – Instant Pot Pressure Cooker Method This 15 Bean Soup with Ham and Sausage is a hearty and delicious recipe that makes great use … Continued

Appalachian Soup Beans - Pinto Bean Soup

Appalachian Soup Beans Recipe and History

Appalachian Soup Beans Recipe and History (aka Pinto Bean Soup) Stove top – Slow Cooker – Instant Pot Pressure Cooker Instructions In the cold winter months, you can find an inviting … Continued

Brunswick Stew

Brunswick Stew History and Recipe

Brunswick Stew Recipe and History Cooking Brunswick Stew has become a time-honored tradition, a source of regional pride, and a true culinary art in the Southern States.  It is almost … Continued

Split Pea Soup

Classic Split Pea Soup History and Recipe

Stove Top – Slow Cooker – Instant Pot (Electric Pressure Cooker) Instructions This is the Classic Split Pea Soup loved by everyone, especially my family.  Made with dried split peas … Continued

Dublin Coddle

Dublin Coddle Recipe

Dublin Coddle Recipe & History Stovetop – Oven – Slow Cooker – Instant Pot Pressure Cooker Instructions For St. Patrick’s Day celebrations or any cold winter evening, enjoy a delicious … Continued

Frogmore Stew

Frogmore Stew History and Recipe

Frogmore Stew is actually not a stew and it contains NO Frogs! Frogmore Stew is considered a classic Low Country South Carolina dish.  This dish is also know as Low-Country … Continued

Lentil Soup

Lentil Soup Recipe

Stove Top Method – Slow Cooker Method Lentil Soup is definitely one of my favorite soups to make and serve during the long winter months.  In fact it is my go-to … Continued

Meatball Soup

Meatball Soup Recipe – Sopa de Albondigas

  Sopa de Albondigas Meatball Soup is one of those soups can could also be called a stew.  It can be served as a soup, with a rich broth for the … Continued

Pork Chile Verde Recipe

  My son-in-law’s friend, Jesse Amezcua, brought this wonderful Mexican Pork Chile Verde to a potluck gathering and the whole crowd fell in love with this dish. A quote from … Continued

Pork Stew with Green Chiles Recipe

This southwest Pork Stew with Green Chiles is perfect to make and serve on a lazy Sunday for your family.  So easy to make and so delicious! This delicious and … Continued

carne adovada

Red Chile Pork Stew Recipe – Carne Adovada

Carne Adovada is a versatile dish and has been common in much of Santa Fe’s history. The name actually means cured or pickled meat.  In days long past, the slaughtering … Continued

Shrimp Pork Wontons

Shrimp Pork Wontons Recipe

  Shrimp Pork Wontons were shared with me by Kim Kono of Portland, Oregon.  Kim tutored us in the art of making and folding wontons.  She was very patient with … Continued

Smoked Turkey Chorizo Soup with Swiss Chard Recipe

This Smoked Turkey Chorizo Soup with Swiss Chard is a great way to use up the smoked turkey leftovers from the holidays.  Very tasty and warming on those cold and … Continued