Cooking Method: Simmering

Ham, Potato, and Leek Soup

This Ham, Potato, and Leek Soup has few ingredients and is quick and easy to make. You can replace the cream with stock if you want it dairy free. It's similar to Vichyssoise, though this version is served hot instead of cold.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 45 mins
  • Yields: 6 Servings

Lighter Chicken Supreme

The term supreme, also spelled suprême, used in cooking refers to the best part of the food, which is really just a boneless, skinless chicken breast. This recipe uses reduced fat crème fraîche. If you can find it, you can use low-fat sour cream. The sauce is comforting, creamy, satisfying, and quick to make for a busy weeknight.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Cook: 20 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings

Black-Eyed Pea Ribollita

Ribollita is a Tuscan bread soup that is traditionally made from the previous day with stale bread and leftover vegetables. I made this Black-Eyed Pea Ribollita for New Year's eve. Eating black-eyed peas is meant to bring good luck for the year, and I think we could all use some. This soup is outstanding and I will be making it again. You can use any kind of beans, like cannellini beans, which are often used in Tuscan dishes.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 35 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings

Yellow Eye Bean Soup

These Yellow Eye Beans are from Rancho Gordo. They are amazing heirloom bean producers located in Napa, California. I decided to make this rustic Yellow Eye Bean Soup from The New York Times. These beans are absolutely incredible, and very creamy inside. These beans are rich, creamy, and mild and are traditionally used for New England style baked beans. There is nothing better on a cold night than to have rustic bean soup with some crusty bread.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 20 mins
  • Cook: 1 hr 35 mins
  • Yields: 6 - 8 Servings

Lemony Carrot and Cauliflower Soup

This Lemony Carrot and Cauliflower Soup is a recipe you can alter to suit your taste. It has miso paste stirred into it, which gives it a depth of flavor. I also added a splash of cream at the end, though that is optional.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 30 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings

Creamy Tuscan Salmon with Spinach, Artichokes, and Garlic

This Creamy Tuscan Salmon with Spinach, Artichokes, and Garlic is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. It's bathed in a delicious white creamy sauce. The fresh baby spinach and sun-dried tomatoes make it a beautifully vibrant dish.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 20 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings

Cheesy White Bean & Sausage Tomato Bake

I made this Cheesy White Bean & Sausage Tomato Bake last night for dinner and it got rave reviews. The original recipe did not have any sausage. you can leave out the sausage and then it's paleo, sugar-free, low-carb, gluten-free, whole30, and vegetarian! It is so fast and easy to make and it's all done in one pan.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Cook: 20 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings

Spicy Thai Coconut Chicken Soup

My friend Steve gave me this recipe for Spicy Thai Coconut Chicken Soup. It's quick to make, low in calories, and packed with flavor. Coconut milk tames the heat from the chile paste. You can adjust the heat to suit your taste.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 10 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings

Corned Beef Casserole

This Corned Beef Casserole has layers of potatoes, corned beef, thinly sliced shallots, brussels sprouts and I topped it off with some Irish cheddar cheese. I have to say this was so good that I'm not sure I will ever go back to making it the traditional way. It can be made ahead ready for the oven later in the day.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 55 mins
  • Yields: 6 Servings

Cheesy Portobello Chicken Cutlets with Broccoli

This Cheesy Portobello Chicken Cutlets with Broccoli is all done in one pan. It's topped with Gruyère and finished in the oven. You can also substitute Jarlsberg or Emmentaler cheese. The portobello mushrooms have a firm texture add an earthy flavor to the dish.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 30 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings