Category Archives: Soups/Stews

Old-Fashioned Lima Bean Soup

Do you say, “Eww lima beans!” or “Mmm lima beans!”?  Well, I happen to love lima beans.  In fact, one of my favorite childhood meals was when my mom would cook up a big pot of lima beans with pork … Continue reading

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Quick and Easy Cream of Tomato Soup

It’s been a long day at work.  You’re tired, grumpy, and the last thing you want to do is have to stand on your feet any longer to slave away over the stove.  You reach into the cupboard for a … Continue reading

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Chicken Wild Rice Soup

I’ve been making quite a few soups and stews lately.  On the night that I made this soup last week it was -22 degrees F outside.  Brrr that’s cold!  So hot soups and stews are what my tummy just keeps gravitating towards, I … Continue reading

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Traditional Chili

  For some people, chili-making seems to be more like a science project (or art form?) than just a simple recipe for good food.  Have you ever looked at some of those competition/cook-off chili recipes?  My goodness, they look so … Continue reading

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Irish Beef Stew…and my Pantry Challenge!

I don’t do a lot of cooking with alcohol in my kitchen.  I’m far from being sophisticated enough to have numerous bottles of wine around for adding to various dishes.  I wouldn’t have a clue about what to buy!  But … Continue reading

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