This is possibly the best soup I've ever tasted. It is the best kale recipe I've ever had. Yes, it's healthy, but oh so tasty! On these cold nights it's one of the best soups you can have. Please give this one a try. You will love it! Cooking Tip: Adding a bit of nutmeg to kale takes away the bitterness and makes it sweet. (Also … [Read more...]
Sticky Toffee Pudding Recipe
We had sticky toffee pudding recently at Peli Peli in Houston, TX. What a treat! They served it as a large cupcake topped with caramel sauce and heavy cream. It was so rich, but I think a scoop of vanilla ice cream would have been better than the cream. The cupcake was hot inside and seemed like a cross between gingerbread and carrot cake in … [Read more...]
Doctoring Up Canned Soup: 10 Things I Learned from Being Sick–with Eureka Update
I've had a bad head cold the last 10 days or so. My husband had it too, but his went away a lot faster. I've always said to have meals in the freezer to use when you are sick. Well, here's what happened. We used up the freezer meals pretty quickly. I didn't have as many in there as I'd thought. The next phase was the soup phase. Mr. … [Read more...]
Best Ham and Potato Soup Ever!
Do you have leftover ham? Make some ham and potato soup that warms the body and soul! This is one of those great frugal recipes that tastes like it came from a good restaurant. It's a basic recipe that you can change to your taste or according to what you have on hand. Instead of ham you can use chicken, any kind of sausage, or no meat at … [Read more...]
Swiss Chard and White Bean Saute
My daughter made this for us last night and it was wonderful. It has a nice degree of heat from the black pepper, red pepper, and garlic. We had this as a side to salmon and couscous. The chard and beans were a great contrast to the milder salmon and couscous. Yummy supper! The photo is of soup that you can make with the same ingredients. Just … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe for One
Craving a spiced pumpkin latte from your favorite coffee shop? It's really easy to make at home and you won't get a pumpkin sized hole in your wallet!I love having a cup of Pumpkin Spice Latte in the evening (using decaf) for an after-dinner coffee that is more like a rich dessert. It's great to serve at a brunch or if you have someone over for … [Read more...]
Zuppa Toscana: Perfect for a Cool Night
Have you enjoyed Zuppa Toscana at your nearby Italian restaurant chain? Here's a recipe for that rich flavoful soup that comes very close. Some people say it's even better than the restaurant version. It's rated 5-stars at AllRecipes & 777 people can't be wrong! The recipe calls for spinach, but just about everyone used kale like they do at the … [Read more...]