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Lobster Stock
While lobsters have taken on a stature of their own over time, they will always be those meals that made growing up in New England special, … Continue reading Lobster Stock
Category: Soup
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Chicken Lemon Soup (Avgolemono)
A traditional Greek chicken lemon soup with a new approach and even more flavor. Continue reading Chicken Lemon Soup (Avgolemono)
Ham Stock
The spiral ham is a staple at Easter and other big occasions. We always smother it with a light brown sugar garlicky citrus glaze and cook … Continue reading Ham Stock
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Herbed Minty Pea Soup with Smoked Bacon
I only make fresh pea soup when the peas are available already shelled in the springtime. I just find it too much work to go through … Continue reading Herbed Minty Pea Soup with Smoked Bacon
Chicken Stock
Chicken stock is a key ingredient to so many recipes so you want to have the very best and the only way is to make it … Continue reading Chicken Stock
Corn Soup with Lobster (or Shrimp)
The base of this soup is a silky corn stock made from home-made chicken stock, freshly picked corn and herbs of your choosing. I prefer basil or tarragon but many others will do. You can serve hot or cold depending on the weather. I like to add shrimp or lobster meat to finish off the soup. Making It 8 cups of homemade chicken stock 6 large ears of farm-stand sweet corn, freshly shucked 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter 1 cup shallots, chopped finely 1 cup of basil leaves, rough chopped and separated 3 lemons, zested then halved 1 cup of … Continue reading Corn Soup with Lobster (or Shrimp)
Spicy Chicken & Mushroom Soup
Chicken soup can be delicious but often bland so I like to turn up the heat with Sriracha and soy sauce, add some cheese raviolis, button … Continue reading Spicy Chicken & Mushroom Soup
French Onion Soup with Gruyere Crisps
Ingredients If jumping on a plane to Paris so you can grab a bowl of French onion soup at Pied de Cochon is a bit extravagant … Continue reading French Onion Soup with Gruyere Crisps
Simple Bruschetta
I like to serve a simple bruschetta with a salad, soup or pasta dish. Just slice a loaf hearty country bread into one inch slices and grill until browned and slightly charred. Cut a peeled garlic clove in half … Continue reading Simple Bruschetta
Gigantic Mustard Parmasean Breadcrumbs
When I start planning a menu, the first thing I do is take inventory of what is in the kitchen. If I spot a loaf of crusty country bread that is past its prime, I immediately put Panzanella on the … Continue reading Gigantic Mustard Parmasean Breadcrumbs
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Tzatziki with Fresh Herbs
There are so many variations of tzatziki sauce it is hard to keep up with. I like a very robust and rich sauce. It is important … Continue reading Tzatziki with Fresh Herbs
Tuscan Onion Soup (Carabaccia)
This hearty soup is a true Italian 🇮🇹 comfort food, rich with onions and herbs. It is a cousin to French Onion Soup. Serves 6 Ingredients Olive oil 2 cups diced pancetta 2 cups chopped celery ribs 1 cup chopped carrots 1 … Continue reading Tuscan Onion Soup (Carabaccia)
Baked Garlic Pitas
Split fresh pita pockets apart, brush with olive oil, salt and pepper to taste, cut into triangles and bake for about 10-12 minutes at 400 degrees. When they have cooled a bit, take a garlic clove that has been cut … Continue reading Baked Garlic Pitas
Lamb Chili
I love chili, but not to the extent that it deserves half a day of work and 50 ingredients, some of which must come from specialty … Continue reading Lamb Chili
Judy’s Hidden Valley Crackers
These oyster crackers are great as a stand-alone bar snack or to serve with tomato soup. Ingredients ¾ Cup canola oil 2 packages. of Hidden Valley Ranch Salad Dressing & Seasoning 1 teaspoon dill weed ¼ teaspoon. lemon pepper ¼ teaspoon … Continue reading Judy’s Hidden Valley Crackers
Roasted Tomato, Herbed & Parmesan Soup with Cheddar Croutons
This is best served with our world famous Borough Market Toasted Cheese Sandwich. The classic mix of this soup and sandwich make for a great lunch … Continue reading Roasted Tomato, Herbed & Parmesan Soup with Cheddar Croutons
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Cheesy Herbed Biscuits with (just about anything)
I cannot count the number of biscuit recipes out there but this is tried and true, plus packed with flavor that brings them over the top for looks and taste. Ingredients 2 cups White Lily all purpose flour 4 teaspoons of … Continue reading Cheesy Herbed Biscuits with (just about anything)
Gazpacho
I love gazpacho in the summertime, especially to kick off a back yard BBQ. After making the gazpacho, we pour them into little bottles and refrigerate for at least 8 hours to get them bone-chilling for serving. I put them … Continue reading Gazpacho
Chicken Stock
This is the key to so many recipes, I make gallons of chicken stock and store it in the freezer for up to sic months. The difference between home-made and store-bought is striking and I really cannot imagine the process … Continue reading Chicken Stock
