When Autumn Laziness Meets Freezer Treasures The leaves have turned their final colors and fallen like culinary confetti across my yard, and there’s that particular chill in the air that  …

  Asian, Autumn, Cultural-Misappropriation, Quick, Soup

The first real cold snap of the season has arrived, bringing with it that primal craving for something warm, hearty, and deeply satisfying. When the temperature drops and you need  …

  Autumn, Bean, Cheap, Indian, InstaPot, Soup, Stew, Vegetarian, Winter

As fall and winter start to creep around the corner, I have an urge to stock up on staples, beans, rice, pasta, and the all-time teenage go-to Ramen. (No, I’m  …

  American, Asian, Cheap, Cultural-Misappropriation, Global, Quick, Soup, Winter

MEH!!! Winter is here, with inches of snow and ice in the last week, and now, a forecast for 8-10 inches of snow and up to .75 inches of ice.  …

  American, Asian, Autumn, Cheap, Cultural-Misappropriation, Soup, Winter

Winter has made a serious appearance today. “Like a Nor-Easter, but no snow..”, they said. And I just got back from a week in a much warmer climate. It’s too  …

  American, Autumn, Braise, French, Ingredient, InstaPot, Soup, Winter

As “FriendsGivings” appear around us and everyone rushes toward “The BIG DAY,” I am somewhat underwhelmed. For many years, I hosted dinners for my associates (usually upstaging the planned family  …

  American, Pub Food, Quick, Soup, Vegetarian

It’s been an interesting couple of weeks, and I seek comfort. I am wrapping up several work projects, preparing the house for winter, and dealing with upcoming travel. With winter  …

  Asian, Autumn, Cultural-Misappropriation, Korean, Simmer, Soup, Uncategorized, Winter

As previously mentioned, “As the last days of summer play out, we come to my least favorite day of the year: 9/11. I won’t go into any reasons; it should  …

  American, Autumn, Baked, Barbecue, Pasta, Sauce, Soup

As the last days of summer play out, we come to my least favorite day of the year: 9/11. I won’t go into any reasons; it should be apparent. Instead,  …

  Autumn, Global, Soup, Thai, Vegetarian

Yeah, a week of travel, meetings, events, lunches, dinners, talking to bosses, subordinates, peers, walking, allergies, etc., can burn a person out. It’s time for a bit of a go-to  …

  Asian, Autumn, Cultural-Misappropriation, Korean, Quick, Soup, Stew

Quick, Comforting, and warming. Perfect for those days winter will not go away.

  American, Follow On, Italian, Pasta, Sauce, Soup, Winter

Rich, spicy coconut soup, sweet shrimp, and tender dumplings

  Asian, Indo-Chinese, Quick, Soup, Thai

Hot pot soup base for one of the most popular flavors––Sichuan hot pot

  Asian, Cultural-Misappropriation, Follow On, Ingredient, Soup, Vegetarian

Smooth, Cheesy, smoky, with a hint of bitter from the stout beer. Serve with buttered bread, or in a bread bowl, and you have a meal fit for ravenous wolves

  American, European, French, Soup

A classic lentil and chickpea soup with fresh herbs and loads of warm spices.

  Arabic, Bean, Cultural-Misappropriation, Follow On, Israeli, Jewish, Mediterranean, Simmer, Soup, Vegetarian, Winter