Late summer ushers in a garden favorite… chilis! Yes, as warm days wind to a close, these spicy peppers make an appearance at road-side stands, farmers’ markets, CSAs, grocery stores, and even backyard gardens across the country. You see, chilis are an important part of a southwestern fall classic; green pork chile. Now just any […]
Soups & Stews
Decadence in a Bowl: 100 Clove Garlic Soup
One of my favorite foods from the garden is garlic. Not only is it easy to grow and harvest, but the flavor has me dreaming about those little green shoots that pop up in February. Oh garlic… how do I love thee? Minced into salsa. Roasted and slathered across a baguette. Sautéed with scrambled eggs. […]
Posole Verde:Flavor in Every Bite
One of the things that I enjoy about winter is the assortment of soups and stews. They are thick, hearty, and packed full of flavor. Yet, one main ingredient that I reach for over and over again in my pantry is posole. It provides such texture and corn flavor unique to this particular ingredient. While […]
French Onion Soup: Vegetarian Version
I am an onion lover. There are no two ways about it. Even though they are part of my yearly garden, I never have enough to last through the winter. But at the end of this last season, I was fortunate enough to get a 50 pound bag of onions from a CSA. Score! Now […]
Easy Orzo and Vegetable Soup
For me, November heralds in soup season. Overcast skies, crisp temperatures, and gusty winds have me longing some something warm and comforting. Imagine settling down in front of a fireplace with a bowl of wonderful flavors? What could be better? Well… how about having soup ready to eat in an hour from start to finish? […]
Fall Flavor: Mushroom Barley Soup
After a long, hot summer, I welcome the crisp air, yellowing leaves, and the damp earthy aroma of the soil. It offers me a chance to rest and simply enjoy the final blossoms of the season and bounty from the garden. Yes, it is time to get back in the kitchen with burners blazing. And […]