Butternut Bisque Ingredients 11⁄2 lbs butternut squash, peeled, seeded 2 tart granny smith apples, peeled, cored, diced 1large sweet onion, chopped 1 pinch rosemary 1 pinch ground clove 1 pinch nutmeg 1 pinch marjoram 1⁄2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons brown sugar 1⁄4 teaspoon white pepper 1quart chicken stock 4 tablespoons butter 1 1⁄2 cups heavy […]

 French Onion Soup Ingredients * 4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced* 3 tbsp butter* 1 tbsp olive oil* 2 cloves garlic, minced* ½ tsp sugar* ½ cup dry white wine (optional)* 6 cups beef broth* 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce* 1 tsp dried thyme* 1 bay leaf* ½ tsp salt* ½ tsp black pepper* 1 baguette, […]

🥣 Hearty Navy Bean and Ham Hock Soup A classic, comforting Navy Bean and Ham Hock Soup made with tender white beans, smoky ham hocks, carrots, celery, onion, and herbs. It’s hearty, flavorful, budget-friendly, and perfect for a cozy family dinner. Prep Time: 15 minutes (+ overnight soaking)Cook Time: 1½–2½ hoursServings: 6–8Difficulty: Easy 🛒 Ingredients […]

 American Chop Suey (Mom’s Goulash) A classic American Chop Suey, also called American goulash, made with ground beef, elbow macaroni, tomatoes, peppers, onions, and a savory tomato sauce. It’s hearty, inexpensive, comforting, and tastes just like the kind of homemade dinner Mom used to make. Prep: 15 minutesCook: 25 minutesTotal: 40 minutesServings: 6–8 🛒 Ingredients […]

Beans & Ham  Ingredients: • 1 lb dried great northern beans, rinsed• 1 lb cooked ham, diced• 1 small onion, chopped• 2 carrots, diced• 2 celery stalks, diced• 3 cloves garlic, minced• 6 cups chicken broth• 1 tsp dried thyme• 1 tsp smoked paprika• ½ tsp black pepper• 1 bay leaf• Salt, to taste• 2 […]

Creamy Potato Soup  Ingredients: • 6 medium potatoes, peeled and diced• 1 small onion, chopped• 2 cloves garlic, minced• 4 cups chicken broth• 1 cup milk• 1 cup heavy cream• 3 tbsp butter• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour• 1 tsp salt• ½ tsp black pepper• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)• Cooked bacon and green onions, […]

 Pea & Ham Soup  Ingredients: • 1 lb dried split peas, rinsed• 1 lb cooked ham, diced• 1 ham bone (optional)• 1 medium onion, chopped• 2 carrots, diced• 2 celery stalks, diced• 3 cloves garlic, minced• 8 cups chicken or ham broth• 1 bay leaf• 1 tsp dried thyme• ½ tsp black pepper• Salt, to […]

Cornbread and Beans Serves: 6–8 peoplePrep Time: 15 minutes (plus bean soaking)Cook Time: About 3 hours Pinto Beans Ingredients 1 pound (450 g) dried pinto beans 6 cups water 1 medium onion, diced 4 slices bacon, chopped (optional) 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste) 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon chili […]