Cooking Method: Simmering
Creamy Parmesan Polenta
Usually, I hate polenta, but I love this Creamy Parmesan Polenta recipe! It's so rich and creamy. It's really good to serve with short ribs.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
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.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 1 hr
- Yields: 4 - 6 Servings
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!
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Dill Pickle Soup
You've got to try this unusual Dill Pickle Soup, which is popular in Poland. It's creamy and delicious.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Yields: 3 - 4 Servings
Cuban Black Bean Soup
Warm up with this hearty and delicious Cuban Black Bean Soup!
- 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.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 35 mins
- Yields: 8 Servings
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!
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Yields: 10 Servings
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.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
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.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
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.
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Yields: Makes enough to dress ½ to 1 lb broccoli











