Imagine: the weather man tells you the temperatures will drop to the low twenties later in the week. What do you do? I took all my plants in and decided an adjusted spicy chili recipe from America’s Test Kitchen will keep me warm during this arctic front. This chili tastes more like a mole and…
Category: Stews and Soups
Leek and Potato Soup with Chicken and Tarragon
After Thanksgiving, I had a ton of potatoes that I needed to use before they go bad; they had already dehydrated a bit and some of the eyes and the beginning of growth! The weather had become chilly and drizzly in Dallas so I thought soup would be great! I was honestly surprised at how…
Split Pea Soup from Bon Apetit
I have to admit, I love a good left-over ham bone. Why? Because it lends so much flavor into the broth of the next recipe you put it into, plus the added meat is a bonus! One of my favorite things to make with a left-over ham bone is split pea soup and normally I…
Quick Roasted Chicken Noodle Soup
What to do with left-over roast chicken carcass? Make chicken noodle soup! This recipe relies heavily on the fresh thyme, and earthy parsnips but is simple in its deliciousness. You can have a more rustic meal by pulling off all the meat from the left over carcass of a roast chicken in place of the…
Cincinnati Chili
I’ve been craving chili; warm, spicy, chili that is filling to the belly and soul. I think I found this chili. This recipe is a warm and full of bold flavors reminiscent of it’s Macedonian and Mediterranean roots. The true Cincinnati chili recipe requires that the sauce is more watery than I made here, but…
(Mole Style) Chicken Cashew Chili- from Epicurious
I added “Mole style” because this is more a chicken mole than it is a chili, however, if you know this going in you will not be disappointed!! Expect a chili and you will be let down!! The puréed ancho chilies does give this recipe a bit of a sweet smokey kick, especially…
Scraping The Bowl 