Sauerkraut Soup

2 large onions, sliced2 – 3 large carrots, sliced3 – 4 cloves garlic, slicedany other hearty vegetables (like potatoes), optionalvegetable oil8 cups vegetable broth1 small head cabbage, shredded12 ounces sauerkraut, rinsed and drained1 can (12 ounces) plum tomatoes, crushed3 bay leaves1 teaspoon dried thymesalt and pepper to tastechopped parsley Black bread Preheat oven to 400°F.… Continue reading Sauerkraut Soup

Mother Rabbit’s Get Well Soup (from “The Bunnies’ Get Well Soup”, by Joan Elizabeth Goodman)

I just loved reading this storybook to my kids. It reminds me of the book, “Stone Soup”, but in a good way. On a bitterly cold and icy morning, Mother Rabbit attempts to go out to the market to get some vegetables. She must make soup for her bunnies, all down with a cold. Before… Continue reading Mother Rabbit’s Get Well Soup (from “The Bunnies’ Get Well Soup”, by Joan Elizabeth Goodman)

Lentil Stew with Turnip Greens

1 pound dried lentils3 – 6 medium carrots, chopped3 – 4 stalks celery with leaves, chopped2 medium onions, chopped3 tablespoons olive oil2 cloves garlic, pressed or crushed¼ teaspoon black pepper½ teaspoon marjoram1 can (28-ounce) crushed tomatoes with basil2 cups water4 cups canned low-sodium, low-fat chicken broth1 large bunch turnip greens, washed, large stems removed Sort… Continue reading Lentil Stew with Turnip Greens

Winter Soup (Helen Nearing)

½ cup barley, soaked overnight in 4 cups cold water2 tablespoons butter or oil2 stalks celery, chopped2 carrots, diced2 potatoes, peeled and cubed2 onions, chopped2 leeks, sliceda handful of tender kale leaves, chopped¼ cup butter or sour creampinch of nutmeg Cook the barley in water till tender, for about 1 hour. Meanwhile, heat the 2… Continue reading Winter Soup (Helen Nearing)

Tabbouleh Chicken (Perdue, again!)

And again from Purdue, a recipe with a side dish suggestion – Marinated Cucumbers. 3 – 4 chicken breast halvessalt and pepper to taste2 tablespoons olive oil2 medium onions, peeled and chopped1 package (5.25 ounces) tabbouleh½ teaspoon ground coriander seed¼ teaspoon ground cumin1 can (14.5 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth Pat chicken dry with paper towels… Continue reading Tabbouleh Chicken (Perdue, again!)

Pot Pie (San Giorgio Pasta)

I always thought a pot pie was one of those little, frozen pies that you get from the supermarket, filled with thick, soup-like stews of chicken or of beef. But this recipe and the product involved in it made me wonder whether those frozen pies were misnamed. “Where is the "pot” in the pot pie?… Continue reading Pot Pie (San Giorgio Pasta)

Moroccan Chicken Stew, or Chicken Tagine

1 can (14.5 oz.) chicken broth¼ cup tomato paste½ teaspoon salt2 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 tablespoons lemon juice2 cloves garlic, minced1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger1 teaspoon ground cinnamon¾ teaspoon black pepper4 carrots, sliced2 large onions, cut in half and thinly sliced3 pounds skinless chicken breasts, thighs, and drumsticks½ cup raisins½ cup chopped,… Continue reading Moroccan Chicken Stew, or Chicken Tagine

Pulled Chicken Slow-Cooker Barbecue

Link to the turkey breast original of this recipe! 2 large onions1 large garlic clove2 cups cider vinegar½ stick (¼ cup) unsalted butter½ cup ketchup3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce2 tablespoons Tabasco plus additional to taste1 tablespoon salt1 tablespoon black pepper3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs hoagie rolls, toastedcoleslaw* (follow link for real North Carolina style coleslaw… Continue reading Pulled Chicken Slow-Cooker Barbecue

Pulled Turkey Barbecue Seibels

Link to a chicken thighs and crockpot variation of this recipe! This is another of the recipes that comes from the time of my erstwhile subscription to Gourmet Magazine. It was contributed by the Seibels family in July, 199_. (The final digit is cut off from the recipe, so it could be any year of… Continue reading Pulled Turkey Barbecue Seibels

Chipotle Chicken Chili

2 medium onions, halved and sliced1 can (14.5 oz. ) diced tomatoes1 tablespoon tomato paste3 cloves garlic, chopped2 cups low-sodium chicken broth1 chipotle in adobo, seeded and chopped1 tablespoon adobo sauce from can1 teaspoon ground coriander1 teaspoon salt½ teaspoon pepper2 pounds bone-in chicken thighs1 can (15.5 oz.) black beans, rinsed and drained1 cup frozen corn… Continue reading Chipotle Chicken Chili