June 5, 2021June 9, 2021 by KD

Green Chili Chicken Pozole

If you’ve never had pozole, the traditional hominy stew, you’re in for a treat. This the easiest and tastiest recipe for pozole you’ll ever find! After making a pared-down salsa verde, you add a delicious combination of seasonings and spices to a pot with vegetable broth, hominy, and chicken, and set it to cook on low heat.

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December 1, 2020December 12, 2020 by KD

Garlic Soup

Garlic gets a bad rap sometimes. I’ve seen tons of tricks lately for mellowing its bite or getting the smell off of your fingers, and it makes me feel sorry for garlic. It rarely gets the positive attention it deserves, so let’s remedy that. If you’ve ever enjoyed the flavor garlic–even slightly–then you’ll love this luxurious and nourishing recipe for garlic soup. It’s so… French.

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November 17, 2020December 12, 2020 by KD

Split Pea Soup

Easter has come and gone, but I bet you have a bit of leftover ham. What better way to use it that to make this delicious soup that’ll keep you warm on these blustery April days?

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June 7, 2019May 31, 2020 by KD

Ratatouille

It’s time for some word association! What produce comes to mind when you hear the word “summer”? Chances are, whatever you blurted out is included in this recipe for ratatouille, a fresh summer stew full of the most flavorful herbs and produce around.
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April 5, 2017April 6, 2017 by KD

Groundnut Stew

While there is still a bit of a chill in the air, it’s a good time to test a few more stews, and different types of stew, too. A few weeks ago, we posted a recipe for a chicken stew with squash and anise, a delicious flavor bomb. This one, with spicy peppers, peanut butter and ground dried shrimp, is another flavor bomb of a totally different sort!

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March 3, 2017March 20, 2017 by KD

The Best Chili Recipe You’ll Ever Find

Without a doubt, the chili recipe below is THE BEST. What, you may ask, defines “the best chili ever”? It’s one that’s: (a) easy; (b) has the right consistency; (c) comes together quickly; and, of course, (d) tastes good. The recipe below delivers all of this, and then some!

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February 22, 2017March 6, 2017 by KD

Ginger-Anise Chicken Stew

Are you bored of generic chicken or beef stews? Do add-ins like potatoes and carrots make you yawn? Well, here is the remedy to all your woes: a dish so tantalizing in scent and flavor it will bewitch you guests, and your neighbors! Ginger and star anise are center stage in this stew, supporting earthy-sweet daikon radish and butternut squash.

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February 8, 2017March 6, 2017 by KD

Mustardy Chicken with Red Peppers and Tomatoes

“What is that smell?” This question may or may not lead to a compliment, depending on the context. If the context is that you’re making this mustardy chicken with red peppers and tomato, rest assured, you’re about to be praised.

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January 25, 2017January 26, 2017 by KD

Celery Root Soup

In January, your fresh produce options may look a little sparse. Root vegetables take center stage, and so we often look to use them in warm, earthy, and comforting recipes. That is exactly what we have in this celery root soup, which also just so happens to be vegetarian-friendly.

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Tag: Soups & Stews