Blog Archives for tag chicken stock

Turkey, Andouille & Shrimp Gumbo with Okra

It all starts with a roux.  That illusive thickening agent made from equal parts oil and flour, cooked slowly until… Continue reading »

Pearled Barley Salad with Fennel, Leeks & Sugar Snap Peas

This healthy pearled barley salad is served warm, and is filled with lovely green vegetables.  I started the dish by… Continue reading »

Saffron Risotto with Asparagus & Pecorino

Every bite of this rich risotto is filled with the deep flavor of saffron, salty grated Pecorino cheese, and heavenly… Continue reading »

Cucumber-Avocado Soup

You won’t believe how incredible this soup is!  It gets its velvety texture and lovely green hue from the addition… Continue reading »

Soupe Verte

 Soupe Verte translates from French as green soup.  And can’t you see why?  This lovely springtime soup is simple and… Continue reading »

Tarragon Chicken with Creamy Mustard Sauce

 It might sound boring—chicken with a sauce, I know and complete understand.  But actually, it is a very classic French… Continue reading »

Roasted Asparagus & Feta Cous Cous

 I always have a variety of grains in the pantry for a quick-and-easy side dish.  One of the quickest and… Continue reading »

‘Quick Coq au Vin Blanc’

Traditional coq au vin is one of those French classics that you usually dedicate a few hours to make, and… Continue reading »

‘Pork & Rice Meatball Soup’

 I adore the amazing collection of recipes in Real Simple magazine each month.  They are just that: real simple, but… Continue reading »

‘Almond-Chicken Soup with Collard Greens, Sweet Potatoes & Ginger’

A common soup base in North Africa is ground peanuts.  Not only do the nuts add a richness to the… Continue reading »