It took many years and hundreds of pots of chili, but I finally found THE ONE. Seriously - this is the absolute best chili recipe out there, thanks to the secret ingredients + perfect spice profile. You have to try it! Certain foods just remind me of my childhood. Chili is one of … [Read more...] about Best Chili Recipe Ever – With 2 Secret Ingredients
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Southwest Taco Soup
I have a serious love affair with all things Tex-Mex. I mean sure, yes, I'm pretty free with my love and devotion when it comes to my favorite foods. I have declared my undying affection for many an excellent recipe. For example, this Browned Butter Fudge, this Perfect Chili … [Read more...] about Southwest Taco Soup
Creamy Carrot Soup with Browned Cumin Butter Recipe
This soup was born from the good intentions of my husband. He went and checked out the local farmer's market in our new area on his way home, as per my request. He saw a gigantic bag of "seconds" carrots for five dollars (probably about 40lbs of carrots!) and came carrying it into the … [Read more...] about Creamy Carrot Soup with Browned Cumin Butter Recipe
Quick & Nourishing Japanese Soup
Post by contributor Naomi of Almost Bananas As the weather cools down, comfort foods take a more prominent place. Many of us have memories of roasting casseroles or piping hot bowls of soup. My Japanese father would often make quick soups for lunch during the cooler months. I can … [Read more...] about Quick & Nourishing Japanese Soup
Easy Crockpot Black Bean Soup
Black bean soup is the sneakiest meal ever; it's basically like a ninja. It's super frugal and ridiculously easy. There's no main meat feature. There's not a plethora of fancy ingredients to be deemed gourmet. One might think that it shouldn't even taste very good with that … [Read more...] about Easy Crockpot Black Bean Soup
Classic Potato Leek Soup
Post by Contributor, Kathleen Quiring Yesterday, I went on and on about why I love leeks so much -- they're tasty, they're nutritious, and they're one of the most exciting vegetables still available locally at this time of year (here in Ontario, anyway). I shared one of my favourite … [Read more...] about Classic Potato Leek Soup
Hearty Breakfast Soup
I love playing around in the kitchen. I tweak and modify, and sometimes even invent recipes from scratch. This soup is one of those. Soup is one of the easiest things to make without messing up - it's so versatile and forgiving! I call this one "breakfast soup" because it has eggs and … [Read more...] about Hearty Breakfast Soup
Curried Butternut Squash Soup
"I love yellow soup!" declares the three-and-a-half-year-old with passion. "It's my favourite ever soup, Mommy!" (He hates squash. I love irony.) So, here's the confession: this is a recipe that I made up completely. Many of my recipes have actually been modified and melded … [Read more...] about Curried Butternut Squash Soup
How to Make Any Kind of Chowder
A hearty bowl of warm chowder on a cold winter day is both richly satisfying and nourishing. There are several variations in kinds of chowders, but they all usually include the same thick, creamy base, with chopped potatoes. The most common kinds are clam or seafood chowder, and corn … [Read more...] about How to Make Any Kind of Chowder