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 […]

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 […]

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 […]