Before I get started on our Spanish menu for tonight, I had to share this recipe for Tomato and Bread Soup with Swiss Chard that I made last night. This recipe is the definition of rustic; consisting of barely 7 ingredients, it is simple to make and will warm your heart and your kitchen. And…
Soups
Kick that cold! Minestrone with Squash, Kale & Fennel Sausage
On a chilly night (during flu season), there’s nothing better than steamy homemade soup. Minestrone, translated as “the big soup”, is a cornerstone of Italian cuisine. It is made with any combination of seasonal vegetables, stock, and often pasta or rice. I like to add pancetta or sausage to really boost the flavor. Adding the…
Spicy Pumpkin Soup… simple, seasonal, scrumptious
Since we were too exhausted to dress up and party this Halloween, I made this delicious pumpkin soup instead. We first had a soup like this at a great Mexican restaurant in Pasadena, El Portal. The rich fall flavor of the pumpkin is enhanced by sweet brown sugar and the kick of cayenne and red…