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How to Make Hearty Beef Stew

How to Make Hearty Beef Stew

We aren’t inventing anything new here. Hearty Beef Stew is a timeless recipe with origins in the beef bourguignon and classic cousselet dishes of France. There are variations and different takes but the standard ingredients and method is pretty classic and has been perfected by 

Beet Salad

Beet Salad

Beet Salad is a staple in many high end restaurants. Chefs have a fascination with the eponymous root veg. There are variations of the dish made all over the world. They are beautiful, healthy, and make for a great contrast. They are especially enjoyable in 

Vegetable Barley Soup

Vegetable Barley Soup

There is something very comforting about vegetable barley soup. It evokes childhood memories for many and is a staple for people needing rejuvenation. It’s great for cold winter months and it’s simplicity is it’s shining point. It is both healthy and substantial. It helps that 

Chicken Udon Noodle Soup

Chicken Udon Noodle Soup

Chicken Udon Noodle Soup is comfort food. It is so simple and nourishing with rich basic flavors it makes a great remedy for colds or just a cold and rainy day. It has such a clean flavor profile it is even great with kids. Restaurants 

Vegan Quinoa Broccoli Soup

Vegan Quinoa Broccoli Soup

Vegan Quinoa Broccoli Soup should really be named “anything goes” soup or “whatever you have” soup. The reality is we have made this soup hundreds of times in restaurants and the ingredients have never been exactly the same, but every time it is delicious. How 

How to Make Avocado Miso Soup

How to Make Avocado Miso Soup

This easy recipe for Miso Avocado Soup is light, quick, and healthy. There are variations on this staple all throughout the world. This recipe is a chefs favorite pick me up quick meal in busy kitchens. Restaurants often have batches of miso broth on hand 

How to Make Turkey and White Bean Chile

How to Make Turkey and White Bean Chile

Turkey and White Bean Chile is a surprisingly powerful version of its cousin the classic made with beef and pinto beans. Of course there are a thousand versions of chile, even meatless or beanless. We love this version that has been made popular in restaurants 

Easy Beef and White Bean Stew

Easy Beef and White Bean Stew

Cool fall and cold winter nights call for an easy beef white bean stew. This classic combination can be made early in the day and allowed to simmer for eating at leisure, or throw together in a couple of hours with some planning ahead. Classic 

How to make Classic Shrimp Bisque

How to make Classic Shrimp Bisque

Classic Shrimp Bisque is certainly a mainstay in high end restaurants. Some recipes among chefs come and go with time and fashion, based on current trends, healthy diets, and availability, but this recipe is timeless. It has roots in French cuisine and the main ingredients 

Pancetta Potato Soup

Pancetta Potato Soup

This easy recipe for Pancetta Potato Soup canned be whipped up in no time for cozy winter nights. It is creamy but without the added fat of using heavy cream. It has all the characteristics of a fancy baked potato. The use of new red