France’s yellow split pea soup

This soup was made for my Soup & Sandwich Swap event, which you can read about HERE for more recipes and pictures.

France’s yellow split pea soup
1 lb dried yellow or green split peas1 lb cubed turkey ham diced (ham and ham bone can also be used)1 1/2 cup carrots peeled diced1 1/2 cup potatoes peeled [...]

Feasting on Fall Flavors

Tonight called for a dinner that would warm us from the crisp and cool temps in the air. I figured now was a good time as any to prepare a fall dinner to highlight the season’s flavors. With apples, thyme, maple syrup, and sweet potatoes on hand, we thoroughly enjoyed the bounty that graced our [...]

Cold Fresh Corn Soup/Gazpacho

I made this soup for my Sauvignon Blanc Wine & Dine event. It pairs nicely with this crisp wine, especially in the summer months!
Cold Fresh Corn Soup/Gazpacho

1 bag frozen corn1 can sweet corn 5 sprigs fresh thyme1 cup diced onion3 cloves garlic minced 2 bay leavesSalt to taste2 tablespoons butter2 cans evaporated milk2 cups water, [...]

Chicken Adobo

Chicken Adobo(Filipino soy sauce chicken)
Chicken drummettes or any cut of chicken2-3 cloves chopped garlic1 medium to large chopped onion1 cube chicken builliongarlic saltblack pepper1-2 bay leaveswhite distilled vinegar or rice vinegarsoy sauce
1. In large pot or dutch oven, heat pan with about 2-3 tablespoons of cooking oil (veggie, corn, canola will do)2. Add chopped [...]

Adding Spice to a Chilly Night…

It is yet another cold blusterous day in Chicago… so what better way to warm up the belly with some heat! Tonight I made my version of a cajun shrimp & pasta dish.
Cajun cuisine originates from the French-speaking Acadian or “Cajun” immigrants in the Acadiana region of Louisiana. It’s considered a rustic cuisine that was [...]