Corn-off-the-Cob Chowder
1 onion, chopped 10 ears fresh corn (or use frozen corn - see note below) 4 cups chicken or vegetable bouillon 1 teaspoon oregano pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste 1 red bell pepper, chopped freshly ground black pepper, to taste 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or...
Cold Red Bell Pepper Soup
3 large red bell peppers 4 leeks, sliced (white part only) 2 cups stock 2 cups buttermilk Pepper to taste Roast the peppers over a gas flame or broil until the skin is charred. Place in a paper bag and allow to cool. Peel the peppers, remove stems and seeds, and cut...
Chick Pea Gumbo
Chick peas crop up everywhere in my recipes -- in curries, soups, salads and pasta sauces. Here, they are combined with okra and the other classic gumbo ingredients for a hearty dish with a southern flair. 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 green pepper,...
Canary Island Soup Pot
1 onion, chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 1 cup orange lentils 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut in 1/2" cubes 6 cups bouillon 1 cup canned tomato sauce 1 tablespoon African Berbere spice mix OR 1 teaspoon cinnamon plus a pinch of cayenne to taste 1 cup fresh...
Black Bean Gazpacho
2 16-ounce cans black beans, undrained 1 bouillon cube, crushed and dissolved in a little hot water 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1/2 teaspoon oregano pinch cayenne, or to taste Blend all ingredients in a blender and chill. Salsa Topping: 1/4 cup...
Authentic Maryland Crab Soup
2 onions, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 green pepper, chopped 3 stalks celery, chopped 6 cups bouillon 2 29-ounce cans tomato sauce 1 bay leaf 1 teaspoon dried oregano or 1 tablespoon fresh pinch of cayenne, or crumbled dried hot red peppers, to taste 2 potatoes,...
Artichoke-Chick Pea Soup
2 onions, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 6 cups bouillon 1 teaspoon ground coriander pinch cayenne, or to taste 2 cups tomato sauce 2 16-ounce cans artichoke hearts or bottoms, cut in bite-size pieces 1 16-ounce can chick peas 1/2 cup chopped flat parsley Freshly...
Wild Rice with Dried Cherries or Cranberries
Here's a simple, festive side dish that's a favorite in our house. 4 cups cooked wild rice 1/2 cup dried cherries, dried cranberries or other dried fruit of your choice Mix the dried fruit into the wild rice while it's still hot, or heat them together in the...
Stewed Root Veggies with Cranberries
1 large onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 carrots, sliced 2 parsnips, sliced 2 cups peeled, diced celery root 1 large or 2 small sweet potatoes, cut in 1/2" chunks (peel if the skin is tough) 4 cups bouillon 1 tablespoon mild curry powder 1 cup vanilla...
Spanish Rice
2 cups cooked brown rice or barley 1 cup tomato sauce 1 bunch green onions, chopped (white part) 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon oregano pinch cayenne, to taste 1 cup frozen peas 1/4 cup sliced stuffed olives (optional) Chopped cilantro...