Writing and sharing food with friends is a delight, hardly something that warrants reprieve. However, even the work we enjoy benefits from our stepping back, reflecting, loosening our grip (or its grip) from time to time. It was hard to lay aside the routine of writing last week, though not completely unplugged from reading my [...]

Chicken Pozole Chili
If you Google search Chicken Pozole Chili, you come up with about 630,000 results in 0.17 seconds. Could there really be that many different recipes for this Mexican stew? Pork, chicken, or a mix of meats, cilantro, cumin, various types of chili peppers, blanco, green, or red, all have opinions formed around them and committed [...]
Lentil and Sausage Soup: No Fuss, Simply Satisfying
When I made this Lentil and Sausage Soup, it was delightfully easy and its flavor impressive. Surprised by numerous recipes calling for “just throw everything in the pot” once the sausage browned; I struggled a little with not layering the flavors, skeptical of great taste with so little effort. Melding a few promising recipes into one, [...]
Roasted Cauliflower & Garlic Soup
Yesterday, with the storm blowing outside, I was ready with a fist full of recipes. Sausage and Lentil Soup was already on the docket, along with sprouted wheat bread recipes, both dinner rolls and French bread. Mid-morning, the creative process kicked in and this recipe lined up in my head like a military march. I [...]
Minestrone Soup with Blue Cheese-Parmesan Meatballs
Sunday is our day to rest, which includes a rest from cooking, so dinners throughout the week have to carry us through the weekend. As the weather turns colder, soup is ideal to comfort from the chill in the air, as well as provide for Sunday’s break from the kitchen. I have had this Minestrone [...]
Tuscan White Bean Soup with Broccoli Rabe: One Last Stirring of the Pot
As our One-Pot Blogger Party ends, we conclude with a hearty pot of Tuscan White Bean Soup—with soup, there is always enough for everyone. Thank you for joining me over the last three weeks in reviewing Emeril’s newest collection of recipes in Simmering Skillets and Other One Pot Wonders. I am honored Savoring Today was [...]
Emeril’s Cajun Shrimp Stew: A Hearty One-Pot Wonder
Perusing Emeril’s new Sizzling Skillets and Other One-Pot Wonders this weekend was delightful, like having coffee with an old friend. Part of the fun of the One-Pot Blogger Party hosted by The Secret Ingredient is sharing a few recipes so we all get a taste of what’s inside this versatile cookbook. Here in Colorado, crisp fall [...]
Emeril’s Rich Shrimp Stock: Getting Ready for Cajun Shrimp Stew
Homemade stock is a crucial element in delicious soups and stews. It was no surprise to find a great stock recipe in Emeril’s Sizzling Skillets and Other One-Pot Wonders as the base for the Cajun Shrimp Stew, set to post on Monday. Although it is easy to do the entire recipe in an afternoon, I [...]
Junk in Food: Ugh, Not That Too!
A pot of Hearty Beef Chili was on the agenda today, the weather cool and rainy. All the usual ingredients assembled, over five pounds of meat to brown and fill the stock pot. As I opened the cans of beans and tomatoes (yes, I use canned because they are easier to measure and store for [...]
Garnishing a Meal: More Than Just A Pretty Plate
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ZipList: Is your shopping list tech savvy or still a pen and paper?
May 17, 2012
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Hearth & Soul Hop at Savoring Today
May 15, 2012
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Chocolate Cake [Gluten-Free] and the Celebration Express
May 9, 2012
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Creamy Garlic-Dijon Chicken: Back from the Archive Abyss
May 7, 2012
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The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Food From My Frontier {GIVEAWAY} & Thai Chicken Pizza
April 16, 2012
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A Bridal Shower Menu Collection and the Privilege of Friendship
March 21, 2012
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Emeril’s Sizzling Skillets Giveaway: Enter To Win a Free Copy!
September 13, 2011
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A Heart Healthy Diet: What and Whom Do You Believe?
February 22, 2012
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Zak! Table Art 7-piece Flame-Shaped Serving Bowls: Enter to Win a Set!
September 27, 2011
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ChgoJohn: This sounds great, Judy, and something I want to l...
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thedrivencook: I love Italian flavors as well. This looks unique...
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Simone: Hmm sounds like a pretty handy tool Judy! I do hav...
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Geni: My shopping list is always in my iPhone in the not...
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April @ The 21st Century Housewife: This is such a beautiful salad and it looks just s...




