Bread
Ribollita (Tuscan Bread and Vegetable Soup)
Tuscans favor soup over pasta as a first course, and no soup is more revered in the region than this hearty vegetable one thickened with
June 4, 2023
Soup
Swiss Chard and Tomato Soup with Poached Eggs
Swiss chard is at its best in early fall when the weather turns cool. For this soup, chard is cooked with tomatoes, garlic, and onion.
June 4, 2023
Bread
Acquacotta (Tomato and Bread Soup)
Acquacotta, or “cooked water,” the traditional name for this soup, suggests that not much is required to make it. It was originally a peasant dish,
June 4, 2023
Italian
Pugliese-Style Zucchini-Potato Soup
Cucina povera, meaning “the cooking of the poor,” showcases the talent of Italian cooks in creating something extraordinary with limited ingredients. This hearty and comforting
June 3, 2023
Italian
Cold Cucumber Cream with Tomato Salsa
One summer in Rome, the temperature hovered in the high 90s for days. We didn’t have our usual appetite for classic Roman dishes, but we
June 3, 2023
Soup
Savory Golden Bouillon
Bouillon is a flavorful liquid made by simmering meat, bones, vegetables, herbs, and spices in water. It is commonly used as a base for soups,
June 1, 2023
Chicken
Irish Chicken Soup
Chicken, potatoes, and mild savoy cabbage in a savory broth make for a satisfying meal-perfect for a weeknight or a Sunday afternoon while you’re watching
May 27, 2023
Chicken
Chicken Noodle Soup
Nothing says comfort” like chicken noodle soup-a steaming, rich broth filled with tender chunks of chicken and vegetables and a tangle of noodles. There is
May 27, 2023
Chicken
Curried Chicken And Potato Soup
Curried soups are a nice change of pace from the usual weeknight fare. Brimming with succulent chicken, golden potatoes, yellow lentils, and a touch of
May 27, 2023
Chicken
Creamy Chicken And Wild Rice Soup
This hearty but elegant soup is thick with succulent bits of chicken, crunchy vegetables, and chewy wild rice. It’s a crowd-pleaser and so simple to
May 27, 2023
I’m Brenda, your home cheff. Welcome to my Recipe Book!
I am a self-taught cook. I started cooking around 18 years old. I stood in the kitchen and watched my mother, who was my biggest inspiration at the time, cook.
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