Soups
Green Chili (Chili Verde)
This dish goes back to the ranching side of our family, and was Lucy's secret for many years. I don't know for sure, but I imagine Lucy has long ago gone to the big roundup in the sky. But we mere mortals can still enjoy her signature dish, and I'm sure she is proud...
Easy Beef Stew
We don't wait for St. Patrick's day around here to have corned beef and cabbage. It is certainly one of the easiest and tastiest meal you can fix. It is also useful if you have company over, because it will feed 6-8 people, and maybe even then provide some leftovers....
Chili Con Carne
We're all in agreement here at home. This chili is the best. But I'm going to give you some options depending on how much time and effort you want to spend making the chili. But either way, I'm sure you'll agree that this is very good chili. (Notice that the fruit...
Turkey Soup
This is the best turkey soup recipe I've ever tried, by far. And the family and guests who have eaten it all agree. I'm confident that you will, too.1 turkey carcass4 quarts water 4 chicken bouillon cubes, or 4 teaspoons instant chicken broth powder 2 tablespoons Beau...
Tortilla Soup
In our house, this is the substitute for chicken noodle soup. Mrs. Cooking Dude swears that this soup is not only delicious, but kills viruses and bacteria. Maybe so, but if you need to clear out your sinuses, just increase the white pepper. This is basically a...
Tomato Chile Soup
I had a bountiful harvest of tomatoes and chile peppers, and needed to use them up. I found a recipe for red bell pepper and tomato soup, and thought that might be a good starting point. I made it with a variety of peppers, and found I still needed to add some herbs...
Split Pea Soup
This classic soup recipe is not only delicious, but easy to make. It's so popular around here that while the ham is in the oven, I'm already being asked when the pea soup is coming. Hey, let's eat the ham first, have some sandwiches, maybe some ham & limas, and...
French Onion Soup
Whether it's for a first course or the main event, French Onion Soup is a classic every cook should be proud to serve. Here's the best recipe I have, bar none. I've also pointed out some alternatives that you can experiment with. Onion soup isn't complicated, but the...
Black Bean Soup
Black bean soup is definitely one of the favorites around here, and is the soup most requested by other family members and friends who are coming over for dinner. There are quite a few recipes around, including those on the bag the beans come in, but I think if you...