Creating this soup was a lot of fun, I was looking around my kitchen to see what I had on hand, I did not want to go to the grocery store and yet I wanted something comforting, delicious and satisfying. It’s a cold, dark and rainy January afternoon and I wanted to stay in and…
Soups
Butternut Squash & Pear Soup with Curry
I love to serve this creamy, healthy and delicious butternut squash & pear soup during the fall and winter months, this version that has curry really gives it a beautiful flavor that complements the squash and the pears quite well. Great for any kind of party or a simple family dinner; I have served this…
Vegan Pho
Do you feel bogged down from the heavy Thanksgiving feast and leftovers and you are craving something healthy and fresh? Try this delicious vegan pho, perfect for a light meal and warm for those chilly days and nights. Have your own Pho party for your family or dinner guests and have fresh condiments available at…
Red Lentil Soup with Soy Chorizo
It’s soup weather again and this recipe is perfect for a soup party! Celebrate the chill in the air by making a simmering pot of goodness. You won’t miss the meat in this rustic, savory vegan soup, the spices from the soy chorizo are very authentic and this soup will have you dreaming of dining…
Pureed Cauliflower & Watercress Soup with Gorgonzola & Pine Nuts
There is nothing like cooking soup on a cold and rainy day, it’s comforting and meditating. This recipe combines the earthiness of cauliflower with the fresh taste of watercress with a lovely finish of nuts and cheese. I remember as a child coming home from school on a rainy or snowy day and as I…
Italian Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Italian Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Sandwiches-Joseph Sciascia There is nothing more comforting like a nice warm bowl of tomato soup and a grilled cheese sandwich, especially on a cold day or when you’re not feeling 100 percent. I have served soup in shot glasses as appetizers for many years; it gives party guests a…
Vegetarian Pozole
This is my vegan version of the traditional Pozole; this one is much lighter with a nice spice along with a smokiness that you get from the chipotle peppers. Perfect for a rainy cold day, I’m looking out the window now and it’s cloudy and only 60 degrees today, fall is definitely in the air. …
Hearty Vegetable Stew
Fall is here and it’s my favorite season of the year, it’s been a very warm summer so I’m looking forward to cooler days. With cooler days comes the urge of wanting to cook comforting soups and stews. This stick to your ribs style Hearty Vegetable Stew will warm your heart and soul and satisfy…
Creamy Thai Style Carrot Soup
There is nothing better in fall but to cozy up to a nice bowl of warm soup on a brisk evening. This creamy Thai style carrot soup I made fits the bill; it’s creamy and a bit spicy to warm you up all over. The sweetness of the carrots paired with the spicy Thai flavors…
