Dee’s French Onion Soup au Gratin Serves 4 You will need four soup crocks for this recipe or oven-proof bowls. This is the best French onion soup I have yet to taste! What you’ll need: 3 large yellow onions, sliced 2 Tablespoons butter 2 Tablespoons olive oil 4 cups […]
Soups, Chowders & Sauces
Soupe au Pistou
Soupe Au Pistou (French Vegetable-Leek Soup) What you’ll need: For the soup 1 leek, washed carefully and diced 1 onion, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces 2 stalks celery, sliced 2 cups uncooked fresh green beans 2 cups large-diced potatoes 2 cups sliced carrots 2 cups seeded, diced […]
Dee’s Awesome Pesto
Dee’s Fresh Pesto Makes 1 cup Traditionally, a mortar and pestle is used, however a food processor works well if done with care. Just don’t over process! Pulse! What You’ll Need: 5 cups fresh basil leaves, packed 1/2 cup pine nuts, walnuts or hazelnuts 3 tablespoons chopped garlic (9 […]
Dee’s Roasted Tomato Sauce Base
Dee’s Roasted Tomato Sauce Base This is a rich and delicious base for many types of pasta sauce or is perfect just as it is over chicken or meat dishes. It can be used to make Chicken Cacciatore, Bolognaise, Ossobuco or wherever you want a tomato-y burst of flavor! It […]
Quick Beef Pho
Pho (pronounces FUH) is an aromatic and satisfying soup from Vietnam. The blending of flavors in this soup is nothing short of genius. Vietnamese is among my favorite cuisines because of the freshness and healthfulness of the ingredients. Don’t be put off by the list of ingredients! This soup takes […]
Creamy Italian Sausage and Potato Soup
Creamy Italian Sausage and Potato Soup Serves 6 as a main course There are many version of this Italian-type soup popularized by the Olive Garden Restaurant chain. This one came from a chef at that restaurant. I downsized it to make it family size, not restaurant size! It’s easy, uses […]
