In my house, there is a definite soup season. If I am being totally honest, it is my favorite time of year. Nothing makes me happier than watching the leaves change, wearing a sweater, and putting a pot of soup on the stove. Soup recipes are great for cleaning out the fridge or stretching your grocery budget.
Let the good times roll with this Southern favorite, Chicken and Sausage Gumbo Is it a soup? Is it a stew? Does it matter? No! Whether you do Creole or Cajun, gumbo is a category all its own and you’ll discover why when you make this Chicken and Sausage Gumbo, an oh-so-satisfying combo of chicken, […]
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It’s a one-pot stop of vegan proportions! Recreate Vegan Gumbo—a Southern classic with no meat nor animal products but lots and lots of cauliflower, zucchini, onion, mushrooms, and beans. Why should meat eaters have all the fun?! I’ve always included gumbos in my regular rotation of meals. They appear a bit more frequently during the
Comfort food straight from Louisiana! It’s Shrimp Gumbo—juicy shrimp, celery, tomatoes, onion come together for one delicious Creole cookout! When I have the time, my eyes light up at any recipe that requires a dish to “simmer.” I consider it low-maintenance cuisine, and that’s the case with this gumbo. Once I have loaded up my
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It’s the basis of an entire cuisine. Want to attempt a Cajun dish? Learning How To Make A Roux is an essential step! I started my journey through Southern cooking years ago. At the time my understanding of the cuisine didn’t really go beyond “spicy seafood.” Yes, I was very naïve, and yes, I had
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Cozy up for the upcoming winter with this nutritious and easy-to-make Sweet Potato Soup I’m smack dab in the middle of the sandwich generation, with growing children on one side and aging parents on the other. It’s like being the cream in the middle of an Oreo but a lot less fun. My mom’s mobility
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Make a jumbo pot of Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo, a blend of meats, veggies, and Cajun spices straight from Louisiana. I was introduced to gumbo during a trip to New Orleans (I went right to the source!). The dish calls Louisiana home, which is to say it is the product of the area’s West African,
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When I got into my car this morning to take my kids to school (yeah! They have been out ALL week!) it was 13 degrees. That was without the wind chill. Needless to say, it is cold here on the East Coast. Very, very, cold. A perfect day for a steaming bowl of summer. And
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Instant Pot Carrot Curry Soup is a flavorful and delicious soup. Top with chopped peanuts, toasted coconut, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime for the perfect bite. One of the times when the language barrier is very apparent is when I am ordering from a menu. I know quite a few German food words, but
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