Soup

Mushroom Coconut Soup

Coconut milk adds interest to this light but creamy Mushroom Coconut Soup. It is pretty and looks nice garnished with chopped cilantro and crushed pink peppercorns or red pepper flakes. Try it piping hot on a cold day or closer to room temperature for a spring or summer starter.

A bowl of freshly made Gazpacho topped with Saffron Roasted Chickpeas in a ceramic bowl.

Gazpacho with Saffron Spiced Chickpeas

This recipe brings a rich variety of summer vegetables together in a delicious cold soup that can be made ahead and saved in the refrigerator until dinner time. A garnish of Saffron Spiced Chickpeas adds a flavorful twist to the Gazpacho and can double as a nutritious appetizer or snack.

Chicken and Dumplings in a Courier and Ives Ironstone Bowl with a white covered dish shaped like a nesting chicken in the background.

Family Heirloom Cookbook – Chicken and Dumplings

As a child I loved Chicken and Dumplings. I helped Aunt Hen roll out the dough on her small kitchen table and I could hardly wait until it was time for dinner. Now my children ask for Chicken and Dumplings too. A favorite, across the miles and the generations, my grandmother’s recipe still satisfies a hungry family.

Temari Balls and Chinese Corn Soup

Okay, these aren’t food…..but aren’t they gorgeous?! My sister-in-law makes these! They are called Temari balls. They are a traditional Japanese craft she picked up on somewhere between her interest in woodcutting and kimono silks. She is always making something amazing! My sister-in-law cooks amazing things too! Over the past […]

A bowl of Northwest Cioppino filled with mussels, clams, and salmon, in a low white bowl.

Northwest Cioppino

Today I went shopping for Christmas Eve dinner. Christmas Eve is usually hectic around my house. People are taking care of last minute details…

Italian Supper Soup, made with orzo, white beans, and spinach in a vegetable broth, served in a shallow white bowl.

Italian Supper Soup

Easy to make on short notice, or even prepare in advance, Italian Supper Soup combines pantry staples with fresh spinach to create a warm and nourishing dinner option that accommodates a challenging schedule.