January
15
Cream of Vegetable Soup
Using pantry vegetables, this soup is fast & flavorful … or have leftovers cold as a bean dip …
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December
26
White Chili with Salsa Verde
So…. this is the opposite of the traditional RED chili pepper, beef version of a Texas Chili recipe, but, I’m including it in my Chili recipes because it uses chiles (green) and beans (a controversial ingredient to some Chili experts).
It is ladled over bowls, filled with crushed tortilla chips and Montery Jack Cheese , almost making it a “white” variation of a tortilla soup.
A little Salsa Verde spooned on top adds a perfect finish.
My dear friend, Margaret, sent me this recipe several years ago to serve on Christmas Eve. (She is often that little voice in the back of my head, telling me to eat healthier). This is healthy, hearty, as well as unbelievably good.
Of course, my Christmas Eve feast also included extra tortilla chips for Salsa Verde dipping, and I have to confess (sorry Maggi), I made a quick qucamole, and a few simple individual cheese nachos alongside. But it’s okay, that little voice is telling me …”everything is good in moderation!”
enjoy……
December
6
Turkey Chili with White Beans
This version of Chili is made with ground turkey, and a bit of cocoa powder to add a slightly lighter and smoother consistency. Adding beans to Chili is always controversial, but choosing either great white northern, or pinquito beans add a nice texture. Continue reading