Hatteras-style Clam Chowder
I’m celebrating North Carolina Day by putting a twist on a coastal tradition that I’ve only discovered this week. It’s chock full of veggies and oh-so satisfying!
Much Ado About Black Bean Soup
When my best intentions for a simple soup hit a major snag, I reached out for expert advice and learned a useful tip that saved the day (and dinner)! 🥣
Autumn Minestrone
This soup brings together the best of two things for me— a whole bunch of terrific early fall ingredients and an all-day simmered vegetable soup.
Southwest Chicken Soup
A deli roast chicken and a few easy pantry ingredients make this flavorful twist on a classic comfort food perfect for chasing away the mid-winter blahs!
Make-ahead Stock for Thanksgiving Gravy
Time will be short when Thanksgiving week arrives, so I’m getting a jump start on one of my most important ingredients.
Easy Slow Cooker Beef Stew
With the arrival of fall, I can’t stop thinking about my favorite, cool-weather comfort foods. This beef stew is hearty, delicious, and so easy in the slow cooker.
All-day Tomato Bisque
Of course, you don’t really need to spend all day making this soup, but the long simmer time makes a world of difference in flavor, especially when using fresh garden tomatoes.
Green Gazpacho Shooters
This easy green gazpacho can be made ahead in half an hour, and it’s a terrific starter course for a summer meal off the grill!
White Borscht
In Ukraine and other nations of Eastern Europe, sour soups rule the day. This is my version of a recipe that puts a different spin on a classic borscht.
Easy, Creamy Potato Soup
Old Man Winter is no match for a comforting soup that uses simple ingredients, and this potato soup is versatile to accommodate any combination of add-ons you like!
Quick & Easy Refried Bean Soup
For those nights when you want a rich, comforting bowl of homemade soup and you only have 20 minutes to get it on the table.
Turning Les’s Chili into “Kitchen-less” Chili
My chili recipe has grown and changed considerably over the years, but the baseline recipe still has some “Mel’s Diner” in it. This time around, I have a new challenge—making my chili without a kitchen.
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