Spring is actually starting to feel like, well, Spring. Bright, seasonably warm days intersperse with damp, cool ones, making the common cold a common complaint heard round these parts lately. Almost caught one myself this week, so I decided that… Continue reading…
hungarian hearty
Here’s a soup that really spoke to me. When I first saw this recipe in a recent issue of Saveur magazine, it reminded me of one of my favorite dishes, Hungarian chicken paprikash–the classic braised poultry dish with a rich paprika-laced… Continue reading…
souper supper
Thanksgiving is over, the kids are back at school (for now), and we are back to our cozy domesticity. One of my favorite soups this time of year is a velvety autumnal wonder that makes a scrumptious supper for… Continue reading…
pea pot
A good, hearty soup is a meal in itself. The queen of hearty, split pea, is simple to throw together, and just requires a little time at the simmer to yield its wonderfully thick, rich complexity. I love the smoky… Continue reading…
a perfect potage
I know, when it comes to soup, I tend to wax poetic. But I never tire of the magic that happens when you throw a bunch of ingredients in a pot, heat it up, give it a stir now… Continue reading…