Southwest Black Bean Soup

Southwest Black Bean Soup Serves 4 Inspiration One of my favorite southwest/Mexican foods is Southwest Black Beans and Peppers. When there is some left over it becomes this delicious and hearty soup. Hints Unsweetened cocoa powder adds a base richness … Continue reading →

Southwest Black Beans with Peppers

Southwest Black Beans with Peppers Serves 6 Inspiration I love Mexican/Southwest flavors, particularly those accented with lime juice, chili peppers and fermented black beans. Every time I pass a Taco Truck I begin dreaming about those complex, fascinating flavors. Within … Continue reading →

Hearty Scotch Broth Soup

Hearty Scotch Broth Soup Serves 6 Inspiration Since the caveman’s lovely mate The Cook roasted his kill over the fire, leftover roasted red meat has lured cooks to their soup pots. At my house roasted red meat happens about twice … Continue reading →

Italian Sausage, White Bean & Winter Kale Soup

Italian Sausage, White Bean and Winter Kale Soup Serves 6 Inspiration Winter kale is one of the heartiest vegetables I know of. As the temperature cools, kale leaves get darker and its flavor gets more intense. Seeing almost black green … Continue reading →