Broccoli and Bacon Soup

I have to admit that this soup was strictly inspired by the bowl.  My husband thinks it is an ugly bowl; however, I’m on the side of it is so ugly that it’s cute!  By the way, the soup is amazing ~ no cream needed here.  The parsnip gives it a full-bodied smooth texture. 12 ounces...

Turkey Posole

This is a perfect use of some leftover turkey after Thanksgiving, especially if you made your own turkey broth! If not, no worries ~ use whatever broth you prefer! A lot of us indulge during the holidays so this recipe provides a comforting bowl of fresh ingredients to appease our guilt! 2T butter, organic...

Manhattan Clam Chowder

This recipe was made at the request of several of my Facebook buddies.  I’ve always been a New England Clam Chowder fan (the creamy one); however, I am now a convert.  This was so fresh and tasty and took me back to the Ocean City Boardwalk on my high school Spring Break (kind of like tequila...

Savory Butternut Squash Soup

I have eaten Butternut Squash Soup out of the box and in restaurants…and personally, soups shouldn’t be cold or sweet.  So when I made my version, I added more savory flavors and root veggies. To Roast: 3 lb butternut squash, peeled and seeded (seeds set aside) 5 garlic cloves 2 apples, peeled...

Osso Buco Milanese with Gremolata

I used to work at an upscale restaurant in D.C. in my early twenties and they would serve Osso Buco occasionally.  People would swear by it ~ they’d even eat the bone marrow (I always thought that was weird…until today!).  I was reminded of Osso Buco again about a month ago when I saw it on a...