Category Archives: Main dish

Easy Seafood Gumbo

Posted on October 12, 2018 by HelenFern

Gumbo or Jambalaya? What’s the difference? Since today is National Gumbo day (yes, yet another National day), I decided to find out. I found out there isn’t a great deal of difference. Both have rice, but jambalaya has the rice … Continue reading →

Posted in Cajun, Main dish, Soup | Tagged , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

Garlic Day – Garlic Soup

Posted on April 19, 2018 by HelenFern

Today is Garlic Day! Yes, Garlic Day! A day to celebrate this tiny but mighty bulb. It is related to onions and shallots and its botanical genus is Allium – a word derived from the Greek word for garlic! And … Continue reading →

Posted in Main dish, Side Dish, Soup | 10 Comments

Leftover Ham Recipes

Posted on April 4, 2018 by HelenFern

What to do with all that ham? Easter is over and I made way too much ham!! Some will go in the freezer, some will become sandwiches, and some will be used in other ways. Here are a few ideas … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, Brunch, Main dish, Soup | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Wonton Soup

Posted on February 21, 2018 by HelenFern

In honor of the Chinese New Year, here is a deliciously satisfying soup for a cold winter evening. It sounds more complicated than it is – and it’s so tasty!

Posted in Chinese, Internationally Inspired, Main dish, Soup | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

Homemade Minestrone Soup

Posted on January 15, 2018 by HelenFern

January is National Soup month and what is better than a pot of homemade deliciousness?  This recipe sounds complicated, but if you prep all those veggies first, it’s super easy – and the smell of the simmering soup makes the … Continue reading →

Posted in Main dish, Soup | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments