Not everyone enjoys the flavor of fennel, but everyone can enjoy it in the garden as a butterfly attractor. Since I grew up with fennel, I love the culinary uses. Every part of the plant is edible. While I’ve used the bulbs, fronds, and seeds for a long time, I’ve just come to really appreciate…
Tag: soup
Chicken Sausage Soup
Soup is at the top of our menu list for 2 weeks now. Not only is it an ultimate comfort food, it’s a pretty versatile meal in our house, and never boring. The Instant Pot that I got for Christmas is working overtime these days! However, soup is easy to make on the stovetop or…
Asparagus Soup
It’s another great year for our asparagus crop. I haven’t made asparagus soup in a long time, and it was a great way to use the 3 pound harvest I had in the fridge. There are so many variations you can make with the ingredients, but fresh asparagus is always the star. If you have…
Chili with Pork Ribs
Gaye made a chili recipe, recently, that was a version of her grandfather’s recipe. He was a firefighter and cook at the Waco Fire Department. Since we don’t care about the regular Thanksgiving meal fare, it was perfect for us, on the holiday. I gave it my spin, but couldn’t decide whether to serve it…
Lamb Stew
It’s rainy and cool, and now we’re hungry for some hearty comfort food. This is a deliciously perfect dish for fall. If you don’t like lamb, use beef or pork. PrintLamb Stew Ingredients2-3 TBSP extra virgin olive oil 2 lamb shanks Salt and pepper All purpose flour 1 small onion, chopped 4 large garlic cloves,…