What's good my fellow flavor nerds! I'm bringing you a dish that hits all the right notes—a Vietnamese style Greens and Shrimp soup aka Canh rau den. We’re talkin’ deep, rich flavors, the kind that slow-simmer and groove right into your soul. Shrimp and collards, what's not to love?! This dish is a bold flavor …
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Related Posts: Hey there, flavor nerds! Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that's going to make your taste buds groove and your senses dance – we're diving into the soulful world of Chicken and Sausage Gumbo. Picture this: a rich, velvety roux setting the stage, a symphony of Cajun spices tuning up in …
Related Posts: Silky smooth, spicy, and comforting all at the same time – chicken pozole rojo is a Mexican food classic that needs to be on your radar! the flavor, the color, the aroma, but all around ease to cook make this a must for that weeknight dinner. Work is minimal but presentation is somethin …
Related Posts: Yo yo yo, gather 'round, fam! We about to drop some flavor in your ear, straight outta the kitchen. Picture this: a hot, sizzlin' pot, infused with that Southern swag, mixin' up the vibe with okra gumbo and shrimp, a symphony of taste that'll make your taste buds do a line dance. We …
Yo, what's up world my fellow flavor-philes! I'm about to take you on a flavorful journey to the heart of New Orleans with a recipe that's as soulful as an old school hip hop beat – Gumbo Z'herbes. We're talking about a blended beat of greens, herbs, and spices coming together in a pot, creating …
When the weather starts to cool down, there's nothing like a warm bowl of soup to help you feel comfortable. This shrimp and corn chowder recipe is perfect for fall, and it's easy to make. I love shrimp soups and chowders of any kind pretty much. You'll love how flavorful and hearty this soup is. …
Winter is officially here which means colder weather, holiday cheer, and of course lots of delicious soup! This soul food packed beef oxtail soup recipe is perfect for those chilled winter days. It's hearty, warming, and loaded with flavor. Plus, it's really easy to make so you can have a delicious home-made meal without spending …
There is nothing more comforting than a good stew or soup. This shrimp and chorizo soup hits all the high notes! It's perfect for a quick weeknight gourmet main dish. This soup comes together easily with just a few ingredients. Though minimalist in the ingredient list, the dish maximizes flavor in every way. The soup …
There is nothing like a comforting bowl of chicken pozole verde. Pozole is more than a stew, it's a soul quencher. You feel better on the first bite. This isn't your typical pozole verde. I leveled up by using leftover smoked chicken. The smoked chicken adds greater depth of flavor and a bit more character. …
You really don’t realize how much chicken or vegetable stock you need or use until you start cooking at home frequently. Commercial store bought stocks are plentiful but high restaurant-quality stocks are not. Follow this post and the related video to learn how to make vegetable stock. This homemade vegetable stock is rich, flavorful, and …
Good mornin', good afternoon, and good evenin' to ya! This is Marwin, your flavor DJ, spinning the smoothest, tastiest tracks straight from the Caribbean. Today's hit? Callaloo Soup a vibrant bowl of island soul made with tender greens, creamy coconut milk, and a medley of bold, tropical spices. It's a dish that's as rich in …
As I continue to delve deep into okra this month, I thought I'd introduce my first okra soup. The soup borrows its flavor from smoked chicken, which I bought from one of my favorite local bbq spot. I'm all about saving time when I can and left-over smoked chicken works well. This recipe calls for a pressure cooker/Instant Pot, but easily converts to regular stovetop prepared soup.
This instant pot gumbo is da real deal! It’s got that classic cajun gumbo flavor and consistency but cooked in less time and with less elbow grease applied. Spicy andouille sausage and a medley of seafood are combined for a hearty, comforting gumbo. MOOD MUSIC Steve Arrington’s “Nobody Can Be You” is my jam! It’s …
Related Yuca Soup Recipes (or soups that can be adjusted to include yuca) In the sultry cadence of a blues singer, let me take you on a culinary journey with our old fashioned Vegetable Beef Soup recipe, where soulful flavors meet in a harmonious blend. Picture a simmering pot, the heart and soul of this …
A quick and easy to make beef and cabbage soup that is as tasty as it is comforting. The soup draws on under-used, but flavorful rutabagas to pair with tender beef chunks and luscious cabbage. MOOD MUSIC The soup was born out of necessity. The recipe is make due with what you got. For whatever …
This easy chicken and dumplings recipe might just become your favorite. It’s a non-traditional Caribbean inspired, but super delicious and the dumplings are super simple to make, especially for non-baker types. Using left-over jerk chicken adds to the ease as does the plantain based dumplings. The smoky jerk flavor makes the dish unforgettable in a …
One of the best things about summer is the availability of fresh fruit and vegetables. And living in hot Texas you're always looking for ways to stay cool, get refreshed, etc. Cooking wise I'm trying to avoid turning on my stove as much as possible. This chilled soup "Gazpacho" addresses all these things. It's the soup equivalent of a nice cool summer breeze. The fact that it's a chilled peach soup that's spiced up and topped with charred kernels of corn just makes this next-level gazpacho. Don't worry, all you need is a blender and a few ingredients.
Easy Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho Like revenge, gazpacho is a dish, best served chilled. This easy gazpacho recipe featuring fresh, delicious heirloom tomatoes provides the perfect refreshing break into a hot summer. Farmer's market fresh cucumbers, peppers, and herbs add further vibrancy to this colorful dish. I get excited about making this easy gazpacho. With heirloom tomatoes …
Flavorful duck gumbo with deep smokey undertones, thickened with both okra and file, and complimented with a simple and easy dark oven-baked roux. MOOD MUSIC The first time I made this sausage and duck gumbo recipe was the first night spent in a new house in Chicago. I had decided during the closing process that …
Purple vegetables make for a silky smooth cauliflower potato soup in this simple dinner soup recipe. Purple cauliflower and purple potatoes are well seasoned, cooked and pureed into creamy goodness then garnished with purple daikon and crushed pistachios to add a bit of crunch. The purple madness in this recipe is the result of all …
These poached vegetables represent simplicity in prep and cooking, but AMAZING complexty of flavor! In a unique and loose reinterpretation of a "garden vegetable soup," leeks, fennel, and new potatoes are poached in a smokey ginger lemongrass broth. This is a one-pot dish in which chopping the vegetables is all the work required and cooking …