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Whatever your ailment, Ham & Navy Bean Soup is the remedy. The weather report says snow is in our future but everything will be okay. Ham & Navy Bean Soup Makes about 6 servings. 1/2 cup olive or grapeseed oil, divided 1/2 medium yellow onion, diced 3 stalks celery, diced 2 carrots, peeled & diced […]
Vegetable Beef With Barley Soup Vegetable Beef With Barley Soup Preheat oven to 325°F. 2 pounds beef chuck roast, excess fat removed and cut into 1-inch pieces Sea salt Pepper 1/4 cup olive or grapeseed oil 1 yellow onion, diced 32 ounces beef broth 1 large russet potato, peeled and diced 10 cloves fresh garlic, […]
White Cheddar Cauliflower Soup is such a treat and yet compliments many eating styles such as keto, paleo, vegetarian, and pescatarian. You won’t believe how dreamy cauliflower can be. White Cheddar Cauliflower Soup Preheat oven to 375°F. 4 tablespoons olive or grapeseed oil 1 head fresh cauliflower, roughly chopped into 1-2″ pieces 14 ounces white cheddar, […]
Broccoli Cheddar Soup Broccoli Cheddar Soup Sourdough bread bowls, optional 5 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/4 cup flour 4 cups (or 32 ounces) vegetable broth 1 cup heavy whipping cream 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon dijon mustard 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 12 ounces cheddar cheese, grated 4-8 ounces fresh […]
Split pea soup with ham made with dried peas is the perfect snow day lunch. Dried peas give the vibe of being high-maintenance; yet, they’re really pretty easy going. You know, easy pea-sy. I like to cook pea soup for about an hour so it gets that creamy, green broth: but, you can cook from […]
Authentic Pho Soup. I’m about to show you the pho-shizzle pho-sure. I mean, this recipe is pho-nomenal. You will keep this one handy pho-ever. Un-pho-gettable. Pho-real. No pho-king chicken broth here. I’m other words, this authentic Pho Soup is the real deal, baby. You will need cheesecloth or a fine-mesh sieve to drain your broth, […]
Creamy Red Pepper and Tomato Soup season is a lovely time of year. A cuppa. A bowla. A cozy mix of whateva’ for whomeva’. Creamy Red Pepper and Tomato Soup 5 medium tomatoes 3 red bell peppers 6 cloves garlic 1 medium sweet onion, cut into quarters 3 tablespoons olive oil 4 tablespoons tomato paste […]
This Tomato Soup. Bacon is not necessary, but it is always welcome. Amirite? Why not in tomato soup too? This recipe goes wonderfully with Beautiful World Bread. Tomato Soup Makes about servings. Preheat oven to 500°F. 10 medium tomatoes 6 cloves garlic 1 medium sweet onion 3 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup tomato paste 1 […]
Canned soup is a nice way to welcome your family home from a long day but homemade turkey noodle soup is outta this world delicious. I still reminisce about my first memory of grandma’s turkey noodle soup and how much better it was than even chicken soup. Turkey Noodle Soup Makes about sixteen 14-ounce servings. […]
Homemade Minestrone Soup is a lovely fall soup that helps gardeners use up all their fresh veggies. Welcome back, soup season. Welcome back. When made with vegetable stock, it’s vegan-friendly but you would never know it. If you’re really missing the meat, you can brown some hamburger or ground chicken and add it to the […]
Cheesy Bratwurst & Beer Soup Recipe. This post is dedicated to some of my greatest loves. These ladies… These are the ladies who taught Sunday School, confirmed the value my mother told me I had, hosted almost every potluck I’ve ever been to, and who dressed up like rednecks for a party for me a few, […]
In high school, I worked at Scandia Bakery in Stanwood, Washington. One thing that impressed me most while working there was watching the lunch counter ladies make homemade cabbage patch soup. There’s just something about little tiny ladies lifting very large pots of ground meat and slicing vegetables by hand that just says love. Add […]
Le French onion soup is a very easy soup to make but it is time-consuming. The onions are cooked over low heat so they can caramelize to a dark brown, yet not burn while on their way to their culinary destiny – a destiny that will make many people réjouissant. French Onion Soup 8 tablespoons […]
I don’t mean to alarm anyone, but it is time to light the pumpkin spice candles and start making Baked Potato Soup. Not just any potato soup. We shall make a knock-your-socks-off-and-drop-your-backpack-in-the-middle-of-the-hallway-on-your-way-to-the-table-so-someone-else-will-trip-over-it soup. Please light your pumpkin candle and let the soup making commence. A first-rate soup is more creative than a second-rate painting. – Abraham […]
This sexy Chilled Strawberry Soup Recipe is perfect for the strawberry season but can be enjoyed all year with readily available frozen strawberries. Once I served it to my B&B guests, it became a most-requested treat. Swirly goodness and mercy. Chilled Strawberry Soup Makes about six 8-ounce servings. 4 cups fresh strawberries, frozen 1/4 cup […]
How to Make Homemade Vegetable Broth How to Make Homemade Vegetable Broth When I’m running low on broth, I save all my vegetable scraps in a large baggy and then make broth at the end of the week. It’s so easy to do, you can make this a habit too. Vegetable scraps 5-6 quarts of […]
Strawberry Rhubarb Pie. So, this happened. It started with a couple of rhubarb roots and grew into this after just a few months. Jurassic Park. Or, you know, just rhubarb. And by “just rhubarb,” I mean beautiful, tart, pink, sassy filling for the pie. Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Strawberry rhubarb pie with a crumbly streusel topping […]
Have you ever had Dumplings Made With Self-Rising Flour? Today is the day. You won’t believe how perfect these are. You’re welcome. I’m sorry. You’re welcome. If not, these are a must-try! For the full soup recipe, click here. This soup can be made with turkey or chicken. Dumplings Made With Self-Rising Flour This recipe […]
Southwest Shrimp Bowl might be shrimpy, but it’s big in flavor! Southwest Shrimp Bowl Shrimp Marinade 1 recipe Southwest Seasoning 1/4 cup olive oil Zest & juice of one fresh lime 1 pound shrimp, cleaned and deveined Place all the ingredients in a large plastic baggy. Secure the opening and coat the shrimp with the […]
How to Make Crackers How to Make Crackers Makes about twenty-four 2-inch crackers. Preheat oven to 400°F. 2 cups all-purpose flour or wheat flour 1 teaspoon sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt 2 tablespoons olive or grapeseed oil 3/4 cup water (plus a little more if needed) Spray two half-sheet pans with non-stick spray […]
Deanna McCaulley My love for baking and cooking first began when I sat upon a baker’s stool as a little girl. My love for people grew in the midst of church potlucks. Having had a few careers while paving my way with deep thoughts and all-out laughter, one might say I’m the Robert Fulghum of the […]
Country chicken and dumplings are the perfect comfort food to welcome fall. And the perfect comfort food to welcome winter. Country Chicken and Dumplings Makes about 10-12 servings. 3 quarts water and/or broth 1 whole raw chicken (or 4 turkey thighs/legs) 1/2 yellow onion, chopped 6 cloves garlic, minced 3 stalks celery, diced 8 ounces […]
Roasted Tomatillo Green Salsa Verde. Sure, you could buy it in the bottle at the grocery store, but it’s way more fun and satisfying to make your own. Plus, it is most impressive when your garden includes a tomatillo plant. I’m just gonna say it. Your friends are gonna see you as one bad hombre […]
Individual Chicken and Biscuits are a fun way to help everyone at the dinner table feel special after a long day at work or school. Individual Chicken and Biscuits Makes 6 servings. Preheat oven to 400°F. 6 tablespoons of olive oil 1 pound of chicken breast or thighs, diced 1 medium chopped yellow onion 6 tablespoons […]
Years ago I shared this photo of my Ged Bedder Badket with my Facebook friends. This is my “ged bedder badket”. It hadbs eberythin’ I neeb to feel bedder when I hadb a code in my node. Since then, I have seen many friends post their own special variations of this idea on trays, in […]
Deanna & Joey Fatone make some of her most popular dishes.
Pix Patisserie in Portland, Oregon. Of all the places I have visited in Portland (so far), this one is the most Portlandish. (See what I did there?) Pix Patisserie When we drove up to this little place, I thought, “Oh. Barbecue.” But it was late & I had eaten dinner. Snacks. And everything a foodie visiting […]
Cheesy Beef and Bean Burritos. Our pre-fourth of July weather has settled in this week. Sunshine doesn’t normally commit in Seattle until July 5th. After that, summer is perfect. But, for now, it is burrito weather. And that ain’t half bad. Things are looking brighter this week, though. I’m convinced it’s because I made a simmer-all-day […]
I’ve always disliked squashed squash. Pumpkin ravioli? Meh. Soup? Even more meh. Overcooked? There are not enough mehs in the world. But I’ve wanted to like it. I’ve tried with my whole heart. I’ve even ordered it at fancy restaurants to be sure I wasn’t judging my squash over a bad recipe. But, I’m not […]
How to Make Croutons. I don’t mean to brag, but I made a couple of bad choices that led to a good choice this week. The Choices Choice 1: I’d purchased a really long, skinny loaf of French bread from the grocery store. I don’t remember what I bought it for now; but, whatever good […]
I had a hankerin’ for hot-out-of-the-oven wheaty, seedy bread yesterday. I didn’t plan on blogging the recipe because I just threw it together on a whim but it turned out yummy, so here is my substandard food-photo-to-annoy-Facebook-friends-only picture (for now) to go with a yummy recipe. Wheat Bread 1 tablespoon yeast 1/2 cup warm water […]
It’s strawberry season – a time for strawberry soup, strawberry tarts, and, of course, the ever-popular and completely adorable strawberry cut-out cookies. This year I thought I would jazz things up with a wee bit o’ rum for you. You’re welcome. The mojito is, perhaps, one of the most beautiful drinks. Ever. Add fresh strawberries, […]
Done with your hot turkey sandwich, turkey noodle soup, turkey fajita, and turkey pot pie? If you don’t want to freeze the leftover turkey, maybe something a little lighter and refreshing is in order. Da da da daaaaa I present thee with turkey salad on, well, a salad. Use dressing if you must but it may […]
Pressed Dill Potato Slices & Dill Dip. I admit it. I love to have fun with my food. This is especially true when I’m getting ready for a dinner party. What could make potatoes more fun? Well, I suppose almost anything would make basic spuds more exciting but I promise you that these pressed potato […]
If you love cooking and eating and watching movies about people cooking & eating, here’s a list that started as a carefully chosen list of 14 calorie-free goodies just for you; but, as new movies present themselves, this list is forever growing. Julie & Julia The Lunchbox Big Night The Trip The Trip to […]
Tater Tot Casserole. Once upon a time, there was a little girl who adored church potlucks. She really couldn’t decide which she loved best, hugs from snuggly grandmas, or their comforting dishes that sat upon the potluck table. One dish always stood out in the crowd, okay, maybe two. The first was blackberry crumble bars. […]
Maple Boy Doughnuts. If you’re looking for a special Christmas morning breakfast, you have come to the right place. These adorable little boys have become a tradition at family gatherings. Everyone loves them and all of their mapley goodness. This recipe makes about a dozen Maple Boys. These are perfect for making on Christmas Eve […]
How to Make Bacon and Potato Roses. Every once in a while, I stop moving and look into the nothingness with a sparkle in my eye. My family and others who know me well know this means something is about to happen. The only unknown is how crazy the results will be. I like to […]
Banana Coffeecake with Maple Frosting. When I moved into the B&B house, I found a little recipe card tucked away in one of the drawers. I had been looking for this recipe card, quite honestly, for 15 years and it wasn’t even mine. I had been on the lookout for a great – not good […]
Sweet Swedish rye bread is one of my very favorite foods on the planet. I am one of the luckiest girls on the planet earth. When I was little, I would watch trays of this dark, sweet bread come out of a giant, scary bakery oven – a flaming Ferris wheel, if you will. The […]
This chicken pot pie is one of my most popular family recipes… and it’s about to make you popular with those you love. Chicken Pot Pie Serves about 6 people. Preheat oven to 375°F. 1 recipe for Basic Pie Crust 1 medium russet or Yukon gold potato, peeled & diced 1 1/2 -2 pounds chicken legs, […]
In this post, I’m showing you how to make turkey gravy. Making lump-free gravy easier than one might think. How to Make Turkey Gravy 1 ⅛ cup turkey fat, butter, or olive oil 1 cup flour 2 quarts turkey broth or juices 2 tablespoons Better Than Bouillon Turkey or Chicken Base or bouillon (optional) Sea […]
I’ve learned from studying Julia’s show and her different cookbooks there are a few different versions of her Boeuf Bourguignon. The size of the beef cuts varies, the cooking time, carrots or no carrots; but, no matter what, I promise it will turn out amazing. My version is close to the original but updated. I’ve […]
