Soups and Stews

This lobster bisque is pricey to make at home, but it's worth it for special occasions! Serve this decadent, creamy soup with crusty French bread for dipping.

Roasted Butternut Squash Bisque is a smooth and creamy soup flavored with squash, apples, and herbs. A crispy bacon garnish gives contrasting texture.

Is there anything better on a chilly winter day than a bowl of hearty French Onion Soup topped with melty cheese?

Port wine cream of mushroom soup is earthy yet elegant, satisfying comfort food. Serve with a crusty bread such as ciabatta for dipping. 

Philly cheesesteak chili has all the flavors of a traditional cheesesteak sandwich, topped with cheese and served in a hollowed-out bread bowl. Philadelphia is not only my home, but also the home of the cheesesteak sandwich. If you're not familiar, a cheesesteak sandwich consists of thinly-sliced beef (usually ribeye) cooked in oil on a hot …

Thai shrimp bisque is a thick, creamy soup without the cream! This soup has so much complex flavor, you don't even realize it's healthy! 

Soup in the summer? Sweet corn shines in this easy, light-but-satisfying summer corn chowder recipe, topped with succulent crabmeat. Summer is one of my favorite times of year for several reasons. One of the biggest reasons is the abundant selection of fruits and vegetables, and the infinite number of ways in which to use them …

Lamb korma: lamb shoulder braises in a spicy, creamy sauce with veggies, and is served over Indian rice. I have tried Indian food at least three times, but was never that happy with the dishes I'd tried (except naan bread — how could anyone dislike naan bread??). I'm not averse to spicy foods, so it wasn't …

Back in August, I saw a tweet from Cook the Story, asking for bloggers to join her in a "pepper party" — a series of bell-pepper themed posts, sponsored by Divemex. I got excited, because, raw or cooked, I love bell peppers! Raw bell pepper strips dipped in hummus is one of my favorite snacks. Did …

It's recipe swap time again, hosted by A Taste of Home Cooking. This go-round was "special occasion" themed, in honor of Valentine's Day. "Special occasion" meals often involve more expensive or exotic ingredients — splurges, indulgences . . . after all, isn't that what special occasions are all about? Our host asked us to be …

The weather is turning colder. We're about to have the coldest weather in several years, with daily high temperatures not even reaching the freezing mark. We live in an apartment that is partially below ground, with an ancient, inefficient heating system, so sweatshirts, fuzzy socks, and warm meals are in order this week. I've been …

Time for another Blogger's Choice swap, hosted by A Taste of Home Cooking. Blogger's Choice is when I'm assigned another cooking blog and I can choose any recipe I want to make. I received Kate's Recipe Box, which in the past has brought you tasty recipes like Peanut Butter Pudding Cookies and Cranberry Apple Chutney. …

It's recipe swap time again, hosted by A Taste of Home Cooking. This round was a Blogger's Choice swap, meaning I was assigned a blog, and could choose any recipe from that blog to make. I was assigned Christine's Kitchen Chronicles. We were in the midst of a cold snap, even had our first measurable …

Growing up, I was a chicken noodle soup girl. I wouldn't touch anything else. After a long day outside in the snow, going sledding, building a snowman, and having a snowball fight, I came home to a hot bowl of chicken noodle soup and a grilled cheese sandwich. My brother always had tomato soup. I …

Creamy pumpkin soup with hints of cinnamon and ginger is my favorite comfort food on a chilly night. Though fall officially began a little over 3 weeks ago, we've only recently had "real" fall weather: cooler temps, lower humidity. Jeans-and-hoodie weather. Hearty, delicious soup weather. I only recently have come to love soup. Growing up, …

I tend to be picky when it comes to soup, which is precisely the reason I signed up for this round of the What's Cooking board recipe swap. I thought it would force me to try something new. Instead, I received a recipe for French Onion Soup from Colleen's Kitchen Therapy, which, aside from my …

I'm finally starting to get back in the kitchen, in part because my son discovered the joy of afternoon naps, and in part because I discovered something wonderful called the Moby Wrap, which allows me to "wear" my son and still have both hands free to prep vegetables or throw together a marinade. Once the …

I received a request via the DNCWWO Facebook page for a beanless chili recipe. I made this turkey chili many years ago. I found the original recipe on AllRecipes.com. It is hearty and filling, and PACKED with vegetables! The original recipe has less 600 calories per serving. I substituted lower-fat options when possible.  Healthy Turkey …

As the cooler weather approaches, what better time to have a "soup and stew" themed recipe swap? I submitted my very favorite soup, Cream of Pumpkin. In return, I received a recipe from JBean Cuisine for chicken pot pie. I love chicken pot pie, but have never made one from scratch.  Be warned: this is …