Cream of Mushroom Soup

Everyone knows about and has used Campbell’s Cream of Mushroom Soup. It is a critical ingredient in thousands of casserole dishes – and that is a good thing. But to sit down to a bowl of fresh, homemade creamy mushroom Read More …

Classic Minestrone Soup

Minestrone is an Italian soup that simply means “dish up.” Typically it is made with fresh vegetables, tomatoes and can have beans, pasta and rice in it. It can contain meat or meat broths or be strickly vegetarian. Minestrone is Read More …

Pho

Pho (rhymes with “duh”) is the national soup of Vietnam and one of the most popular Asian noodle soups in America. Originally just a boiled beef and noodle soup, it has evolved over the years. Now it comes in chicken, Read More …

Classic Oyster Stew

Oyster Stew is a classic meal and a Christmas Eve tradition for many. That tradition is said to have started with Irish immigrants who fled here during the potato famine in the mid-1800s. They replaced a traditional stew containing ling Read More …

Roasted Poblano and Garlic Soup with Pumpernickel Croutons

This surprisingly mellow soup give you a hit of roasted chili flavor and an elegant khaki green color, perfect for when you want to rush the onset of summer. The crunch of pumpernickel croutons helps bring everything back down to Read More …

Whipped Potatoes with Basil Oil

While associated with New York’s celebrated Park Avenue Cafe, Chef David Burke developed Whipped Potatoes with Basil Oil – one of the most popular items on the menu. It is served as a side dish or under a poached or Read More …

Cinnamon Ice Cream

Ice cream in Spain is rarely served as a desert at home. Rather, it is a decadent treat found at sidewalk cafes and in restaurants. Likewise, ice cream stands are common sight around Spain in the summer, especially throughout beach Read More …

Basic Aioli

Aioli is a cold sauce made of garlic, egg, acid (lemon juice or vinegar), and olive oil, basically a garlic-flavored mayonnaise. Wonderful with fish and seafood, grilled chicken and veggies like artichokes. For a quick and tasty appetizer, mix some Read More …