Well HELLO there! I often start by saying ”welcome back”, but this time I feel like I am the one being welcomed back. It has been a LONG while! Despite my best intentions, life happened and this winter was nothing I had hoped it would be. But – as it […]
Soups
Creamy Sausage and Potato Soup
Today I want to share with you a very simple recipe for a very comforting, delightful dish – Creamy Sausage and Potato Soup. I planned on calling it “Creamy Sausage and Vegetable Soup” as it also has onion, garlic, carrots, and spinach in it. But Creamy Sausage and Potato just […]
Carrot Soup with Crispy Prosciutto
I originally shared this recipe in May of 2019. When I revisited it recently, I decided to change it up a little bit. It is still the same delicious carrot soup, with the same delicious crispy prosciutto. I only made a minor change in the prep work stage that allows […]
Traditional Russian Borscht
Some posts take a very long time to “cook”. This is one of them! Most people have heard the word Borscht, yet very few people are familiar with traditional Russian Borscht itself. Chances are, unless someone has cooked it for you – you imagine the Campbell’s Soup canned variety. I […]
Pumpkin Soup with Cilantro, Pomegranate, and Orange Zest Gremolata
I’ve found that I absolutely love creamy, pureed soups, unless of course it’s Borsht – the recipe for which is coming soon! But other than that, I just love the process of making and, subsequently, enjoying pureed soups. Tomato, carrot, she-crab, butternut squash… I wouldn’t say no to any of […]
Tomato Soup with Parmigiano Reggiano Rinds
Tomato soup is relatively new to me. It is not something I’ve had back home and to be honest I didn’t realize cream and soup go together. Growing up, soups I’ve had were brothy, meaty, bouillon-based. The exception would only be “Okroshka” – cold summer soup with a salty, drinkable-yogurt-like […]