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Ham and Dumplings
When visiting my mother for her 97th birthday, she requested that I make her some ham and dumplings. My version uses 2-3 ham hocks, which can be bought in most supermarkets. However, this is a good way to use…
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Pumpkins – The Oldest Sister
I have a warm spot in my heart for pumpkins. They are, after all, the oldest of the Native American “Three Sisters” – corn, beans, and pumpkins. The squash category of vegetables was likely first cultivated in Central America over…
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Ditch the Stove
When it’s been hot for a long stretch, you’re not only tired of cooking over a stove; you’re also getting a little tired of those salads. Now what? To the rescue! Have you thought about a slow cooker, Crock-Pot, or…
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Scandinavian Fruit Soup
This recipe is an adaptation of a recipe appearing in the Time Life's The Cooking of Scandinavia.
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Summer Vegetable Chowder
This version inspired by My Recipes is a take on the New England fish chowder and makes wonderful use of the fresh summer produce.
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Coconut Pumpkin Soup
An Asian approach to pumpkin soup
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U.S. Senate Bean Soup
A classic from the Joy of Cooking, which states that this soup has been on the U.S. Senate restaurant menu since 1901. That might explain a few things.
