Apple Butternut Squash Soup
Apple Butternut Squash Soup is delicious any time of the year, but you mostly find it in the Fall with the squash harvest, and you start thinking about spiced foods. Our version has some apple added, and Fall is also when you find a nice selection of fresh apples, and ones not coming from a […]
Beef Stew
Beef Stew Beef Stew is a favorite year around. We make it more times when the temperature drops. What makes it an easy dish is that we can use various cuts of beef as the stew meat. We save our Standing Rib trimmed tails, or use chuck steak or English Cut roast. All of these […]
Black Bean and Sausage Soup
Black Bean and Sausage Soup Black Bean and Sausage Soup is a Southwest style soup. The smoked sausage gives it a nice meaty, smokey flavor. The New Mexico Red Chile Powder, and coriander, with a garnish of fresh cilantro Monterey Jack cheese adds the rest of the Southwest flavors to give you a delicious soup. […]
Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
Chicken and Wild Rice Soup Chicken and Wild Rice Soup is a classic soup in areas where wild rice is grown. These areas include the Upper Midwest, and throughout Canada. You find exceptional versions in many restaurants in Minnesota. Some versions made without chicken as a vegetarian or vegan dish. For the rice blend, we […]
Chicken Chickpea Soup
Chicken Chickpea Soup Chicken Chickpea Soup is one of the easiest soup recipes we’ve made. Our Garlic Rapture and other seasonings give the chicken and vegetables a very savory flavor. Adding the chickpeas near the end of the cooking keeps them firm and add a nice texture to the soup. It makes a delicious vegetarian/vegan […]
Classic Minestrone Soup
Classic Minestrone Soup Classic Minestrone Soup is always a welcome meal in cooler weather. This Minestrone recipe is what you will find in an Italian restaurant. Our recipe uses Bouquet Garni for the herbs. Bouquet Garni has all the herbs you find in Italian cooking, giving you a very savory flavor in the soup. We […]
Cock-a-Leekie Soup
Cock-a-Leekie Soup This traditional Scottish soup is very traditional in the UK, especially Scotland, where is mentioned as early as the 16th century. You will find it served at many Burns Suppers (January 25th) or St Andrew’s Night Dinner (November 30th) as well as just an every-day soup. The prunes are part of the traditional […]
Creamy Corn Chowder
Creamy Corn Chowder Corn Chowder has a history which can be traced back to the 1880’s, maybe before. As a “cousin” to New England Clam Chowder, corn is used in the base instead of clams. Bacon is used quite frequently in chowders, including clam, for the extra flavor. You can omit the bacon if you […]
French Vegetarian Cassoulet
French Vegetarian Cassoulet Cassoulet is a traditional French casserole, made with Cannellini white beans and other vegetables along with a meat like sausage, duck or other meat. Our Vegetarian Cassoulet is a traditional version, but cooked without the meat. You can serve some on the side if you like. Most Cassoulets are similar in ingredients, […]
Garlic Tomato Basil Soup
Garlic Tomato Basil Soup Garlic Tomato Basil Soup is a twist on a classic tomato basil soup, by adding a bit more garlic than many recipes and some red pepper flakes for a bit of spiciness. Not hot, but just enough to let you know it’s there. This recipe is easy and while 30 Roma […]
Ham & Bean Soup
Ham & Bean Soup Ham & Bean Soup is a traditional, staple soup in most homes and restaurants. The richness of the soup, partially due to the bean used. Our Ranch House Steak Seasoning gives the smoked ham pieces, beans, celery, onions and other ingredients the savory flavor you expect in a very flavorful Ham […]
New Mexico Posole
New Mexico Posole New Mexico Posole is a traditional Southwest dish. Our version is based on the versions found in New Mexico, where the Pueblo influence makes it different than other versions. In New Mexico it is typically made on Feast Days, especially on New Years Day. Some Pueblos make it as a vegetarian dish […]
Pasta e Fagioli Soup
Pasta e Fagioli Soup Pasta e Fagioli Soup is one our favorite soups. When we’re at Italian restaurants and it’s on the menu, we’ll have a cup. Served with a slice or two of a crusty Italian bread, and we have a meal. Our version is based on all the traditional ingredients, but we also […]
Slow Cooker Chicken Stew
Slow Cooker Chicken Stew We love our Slow Cooker Chicken Stew since like all slow cooker recipes, once all set, you can leave it alone until ready. It also has a hearty stew consistency with the potatoes, carrots and peas. This recipe uses chicken thigh meat which gives a fuller chicken flavor. This is a […]
Slow Cooker Vegetable Beef Soup
Slow Cooker Vegetable Beef Soup Slow Cooker Vegetable Beef Soup is good any time of the year, but it is especially good in the Summer when you don’t want to heat up your kitchen. Slow cooker meals are also great since you can prep them, let them cook all day and they’re waiting for you […]
Taco Soup
Taco Soup Taco Soup is so easy to make and so delicious to eat. Our Taco Seasoning adds a great flavor to the soup. We crafted the seasoning without sugar so all you taste are the spices and herbs. The flavor of the beans, corn, and other ingredients compliment each other so well. The seasoning […]