My broccoli cheddar soup is made with a vegetable based, instead of the traditional cream based, broth for a slightly more heart healthy rendition of this velvety soup. This does not mean, however, that I skimp on the cheddar cheese – that is, after all, the best part, no matter, how much you may claim…
Category: Savory
Carrot and Beef Stew with Red Wine
A classic French style beef stew with all of the usual characters – bacon, garlic, rosemary, onions, thyme, cognac, and lots of red wine. I served the stew with a side of roasted potatoes. Usually I like to cook my beef stew Belgium style, with lot of beer instead of wine, but I decided to…
Baked Ziti
A baked pasta dish made up of ziti pasta, marinara sauce, sweet Italian sausage, mozzarella cheese, and fresh spinach for some color, nutrition, and fiber. I like to refer to this dish as my lazy-person’s lasagna. It has a similar flavor profile to a traditional lasagna, but none of the hassle of layering in all…
Chorizo & Corn Soup
A corn soup with some chorizo in it to liven it up and give it a hint of spice. The chorizo makes a good contrast to the sweetness of the corn which can almost be too much when concentrated into a soup. The addition of sour cream and chives also lends to contradicting the sweetness…
The Ephemeral Bee 