Archive for the ‘Soups & Stews’ Category

Posted on January 25th, 2012 by by admin

Divine (Squash) Soup

This soup recipe was sent from my friend up North who waited a long time for the squash she ordered and thoroughly enjoyed it »

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Posted on December 28th, 2011 by by admin

Clarifying Stock

Until today, I had never tried clarifying my stock »

Posted on November 29th, 2011 by by admin

Chicken Soup for the Sick

A calming soup to warm your ribs and sooth your throat. Just as comforting if you’re not feeling unwell »

Posted on September 12th, 2011 by by admin

Sweet potato with Chorizo soup

This soup is finger licking good, but bread is more appropriate to clean out the bowl since licking it directly is a bit gross when you have guests over »

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Posted on August 17th, 2011 by by admin

Moment of Sadness making Chowder

This potato-based soup is adapted from Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution cookbook, which I chose it to make use of freshly boiled corn »

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Posted on April 5th, 2011 by by admin

Vegetable Soup with clams

A hearty vegetable soup, infused with clams but shredded chicken would do just as well »

Posted on March 24th, 2011 by by admin

Broccoli Soup

I remade a favourite: broccoli soup with a roux, milk and potato as the base »

Posted on February 16th, 2011 by by admin

Jollof Rice

I had a difficult time finding traditional West African recipes, the main one being referenced as ground nut (or peanut) stew, which my Mom used to make when I was a kid. I believe she got the recipe from my great grandmother. This rice cooking method sounds a lot like jambalaya.  The dish consists of [...]

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Posted on February 15th, 2011 by by admin

Mutuo

After exploring Indian food last week, I felt like tasting other flavours and looked to West Africa for ideas. This is a chicken based soup served with rice-dumplings.

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Posted on January 5th, 2011 by by admin

Beef & Vegetable Soup

We used my homemade beef broth (preserved in jars using my awesome pressure canner) with stewing beef and six vegetables to make this filling soup »

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