daikon radish

Daikon Radish

  Daikon Radish – The word Daikon actually comes from two Japanese words:  dai (meaning large) and kon (meaning root).  Daikon is is root vegetable said to have originated in … Continued

oxtails

Oxtails In Caramelized Gravy Recipe

I have no idea who the first person was to think of eating that silly little tail that looks to have almost no meat on it at all.  I imagine … Continued

Dill Pickle Soup

Dill Pickle Soup Recipe

This very unusual Dill Pickle Soup tastes fantastic!  It always surprises my guests when they discover that it has dill pickles in it.  Excellent for a dinner party to give … Continued

Chilled Cucumber Soup Recipe

  Chilled Cucumber Soup is a wonderful recipe from the 1965 cookbook A Treasury of Great Recipes by Mary and Vincent Price.  The original recipe came from the Scandia Restaurant … Continued

Cream of Broccoli Soup

Broccoli Cream Soup Recipe

  Broccoli Cream Soup is a low-calorie soup that’s also rich tasting. This Broccoli Cream Soupis easy to make and quick to prepare.  Instead of using high-calorie cream, powdered dairy creamer … Continued

Corn Velvet Soup with Dungeness Crab Recipe

  I slightly adapted this Corn Velvet Soup with Dungeness Crab recipe from Stephanie Inn Cookbook, written with Lori McKean and the Stephanie Inn staff.  Stephanie Inn, located in Cannon … Continued

Chilled Corn Chowder

Chilled Corn Chowder Recipe

  This Chilled Corn Chowder recipe was slightly adapted from the cookbook Dairy Hollow House Soup and Bread by Crescent Dragonwagon. According to the author, “There is no earthly reason … Continued

West Coast Clam Chowder

West Coast Clam Chowder Recipe

West Coast Clam Chowder For our family, Grandma’s clam chowder is traditional to serve on Christmas Eve every year.  My grandchildren insist that it be served.  One year I decided … Continued

Chili Cheese Rice

Chili Cheese Rice Recipe

Chili Cheese Rice recipe and photos are by Gary Prentice of Humble, TX.  Gary says, “This Chili Cheese Rice is one of my son’s favorite dish.  It is very easy-to-make … Continued

Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

  Chicken Tortilla Soup is quick to make, flavorful, and very filling!  It was hard for me to write this recipe down, as I just do it and add whatever … Continued

Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe

Stove Top Recipe – Slow Cooker Recipe  Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup does not have to be difficult or take a lot of time.  This recipe uses a cooked rotisserie chicken … Continued

Chicken Enchilada Soup

Chicken Enchilada Soup Recipe

Stove Top Method – Slow Cooker Method   Chicken enchilada soup is a copycat recipe of the version that Chili’s Restaurant makes.   It taste delicious and If you love … Continued

Chicken and Dumplings

Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings Recipe

 Crock Pot Recipe – Slow Cooker Recipe  Chicken and Dumplings is an easy to make comfort food recipe shared by our family friend, Tacy Parker.  When Tacy serves this dish … Continued

Cheesy Potato Soup

Creamy Cheese Potato Soup Recipe

  The first time I made this wonderful satisfying Creamy Cheese Potato Soup, it instantly became one of our family’s favorite soups.  This is a perfect soup on a cold … Continued

Chasens Famous Chili History and Recipe

History of Chasen’s Chili: Chasen’s Restaurant in Hollywood, California probably made the most famous chili.  The owner of the restaurant, Dave Chasen (1899-1973), ex-vaudeville performer, kept the Chasens Famous Chili … Continued