Cooking Method: Simmering

Mexican Lime Soup with Chicken

Enjoy the lively flavors of Mexico with this hearty chicken soup. The spicy flavor from the jalapeño goes perfectly with the tart lime juice.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 1 hr
  • Yields: 4 - 6 Servings
This Persian Jeweled Rice with Tadig

Persian Jeweled Rice with Tadig

This Persian Jeweled Rice with Tadig is beautiful & delicious. Tahdig is a speciality of Persian cuisine consisting of crisp rice taken from the bottom of the pot in which the rice is cooked. It's the best part!

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 45 mins
  • Yields: 6 Servings
Dill Pickle Soup

Dill Pickle Soup

You've got to try this unusual Dill Pickle Soup, which is popular in Poland. It's creamy and delicious.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 30 mins
  • Yields: 3 - 4 Servings
Cuban Black Bean Soup

Cuban Black Bean Soup

Warm up with this hearty and delicious Cuban Black Bean Soup!

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 3 hrs
  • Yields: 8 - 10 Servings

Chili con Carne

I have many recipes for Chili con Carne, but this is the one I use the most. You can also put it in a crockpot. I always serve it with cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions and corn bread.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 35 mins
  • Yields: 8 Servings
Pickled Grapes with Rosemary & Chiles

Pickled Grapes with Rosemary & Chiles

These Pickled Grapes with Rosemary & Chiles are great to serve with drinks or you can put them in a salad. The are spicy, tart and sweet and very addictive!

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 10 mins
  • Yields: 10 Servings
Eric’s Jambalaya

Eric’s Jambalaya

Try my husband Eric’s Jambalaya recipe. Jambalaya can be made many ways, but all recipes must have the trinity of celery, peppers, and onions; the meat is usually chicken and sausage such as andouille or smoked sausage. Shrimp is sometimes used. This is my husband Eric's version.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 45 mins
  • Yields: 6 Servings
Artichokes with Lemon Butter

Artichokes with Lemon Butter

Artichokes with Lemon Butter are so good. My family happens to be addicted to artichokes. I had never heard of or seen an artichoke until I was in my twenties, living in Paris. (I grew up in Indiana on canned vegetables). Anyway, I learned how to make artichokes from my friend Jody, who lived in the same foyer.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 45 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings
Mustard-Caper Sauce for Broccoli

Mustard-Caper Sauce for Broccoli

This Mustard-Caper Sauce for Broccoli recipe comes from Nigella Express. The Dijon mustard' lemon juice and capers are perfect for broccoli.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Cook: 10 mins
  • Yields: Makes enough to dress ½ to 1 lb broccoli
Lemon Curd

Lemon Curd

This is the Lemon Curd I served at the tea I catered. It's so easy to make and it got rave reviews. Fruit curd is a dessert spread and topping usually made with lemon, lime, orange or raspberry. The basic ingredients are beaten egg yolks, sugar, fruit juice and zest which are gently cooked together until thick and then allowed to cool, forming a soft, smooth, intensely flavored spread. It can be used for bread, scones, toast, waffles, crumpets, pancakes, or muffins.Curds are different from pie fillings or custards in that they contain a higher proportion of juice and zest, which gives them a more intense flavor.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 10 mins
  • Yields: Makes 3 cups