Our long-awaited Florida Fall is here! Temperatures have dropped and the humidity is all but gone! Not only did I open all the windows in my house, but I’ve also been busy in the kitchen prepping squash recipes. Today it’s a batch of warm, creamy soup using Butternut — one of my favorite winter squashes because…
Soup
Fresh Tomato Soup
When I was a kid, I was definitely not a fan of tomato soup. My mom usually served it on days when I had been playing in the snow for hours and basically would have eaten anything because I was starving (and frozen). But it was definitely a tough go — the only saving grace…
Summer Corn Chowder
With all the rain we’ve been having in southwest Florida lately, I’ve been making lots of soup and this corn chowder was definitely a crowd pleaser (well, as much as you can call two people a crowd, because our two cats don’t count). The same day I made it, a re-run of The Devil Wears Prada was…
Refreshing Watermelon Gazpacho
Summer in Florida can be intensely hot, so I take any opportunity to prepare meals that don’t require a stove or a grill (not as easy as you might think!). Gazpacho is a perfect dish because it’s easy to make and you can be creative and flexible with the ingredients, depending on what you have…
Easy Leek & Potato Soup
I was at the St. Petersburg Farmer’s Market recently and got my hands on some beautiful leeks — big, fat, fresh, bright white and green. I couldn’t wait to get home to cook up a batch of this soup — it’s one of my favorites. This soup always reminds me of my grandmother, and one…
Spicy Asian Noodle Soup
I love to make (and eat) soup. The more flavorful, the better. I’ve been playing with flavor combos in soups, and this one kept coming to the top of my list. I wanted to make something with lots of spicy ginger and jalapeño, balanced by mild flavors of veggies. This soup gives a kick that…