This is Julia Child's traditional take on the simple yet aromatic Provencal vegetable soup. What distinguishes this soup from similar ones is the freshness of its vegetables and the incorporation of pistou, a sauce made with garlic, basil, tomato, and cheese. Each time I prepare this, I'm amazed by the flavor of the broth that this recipe produces. Annotated Cooknotes: This is a quick and straightforward soup. It's also perfect for using up leftovers from the fridge. If you

I love, love, love this dip; it is savory, crunchy, and spicy. If you love pickles, you will love this. I found at offical_drew_cooks on Instagram. Not only does he do accessible recipes, but he also has a beard that is the envy of my eye. I made this for a Super Bowl party last year, and it was the dish that had everyone talking. Ingredients 1 block of Cream cheese 1 cup of sour cream 1 packet of ranch seasoning 3 cloves of garlic, minced 1 jar of dill relish 1/2 cup of p

This recipe comes from my aunt and is always a big hit at our family gatherings. And it's as simple as opening a few jars and doing just a little chopping. My kids love this salad. FYI, if you have some left over, it makes filling for a quiche or frittata. Ingredients 1 33 oz can of Marinated Artichoke quarters ( or 4 cups) 1 cup pitted Kalamata Olives 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes sliced in half lengthwise 1 cup Bella Mushrooms stems removed, and sliced thin, Directions. This co

There's a tradition that eating collard greens on New Year's Day brings wealth and prosperity for the coming year, as the green leaves represent paper money (like "greenbacks"). This is especially true when they are served with black-eyed peas (representing coins) and cornbread (symbolizing gold) for a prosperous meal. My mother brought these recipes from the Appalachian Mountains of West Virginia and prepared them every year. Hearty Greens are ideal for cold winter nights. A

This recipe is from Eva over at Pastagrammer.com . It takes a while to cook, but it can be made well in advance. You can cook this dish hours ahead of time, let the ingredients sit, and quickly toss them together for dinner. Secra e Suriaca literally translates to Swiss chard and beans. I find bean dishes really satisfying in the fall, and they perfectly highlight why meat isn't necessary for every meal. Annotated Cooking Notes: Yes, Canned beans can work, but dry beans tast

Every year growing up, my Mom made black eyed peas for New Year's Day, the legend is they bring good luck. The base of this recipe is from my mom's recipe, but of course I have chefed this up by adding some ingredients from Drew Cooks on Instagram. This has been my goto recipe for the last two years. Ingredients 1lb bag black eye peas 10 oz pork shoulder cubed 2 tbs oil 4 slices chopped bacon 1 diced Jalapeno pepper 1 diced onion 4 minced garlic cloves 1 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp

Growing up in an Armenian family, tabbouleh was a frequent dish on our dinner table. It's a vibrant, refreshing burst of flavor, and for me, it embodies the taste of home, love, and tradition in every spoonful. Annotated Cooking Notes: This is almost identical to my mom's recipe, but it originates from feelgoodfoodie.net . Yumna, the cook, made some excellent choices. The first is soaking the bulgur in the dressing. While my mom used to soak the wheat in water and prepare th

We love this rice; it's a simple, easy way to upgrade simple rice for a meal at home. It comes from Joanna Gaines' Magnolia Cookbook. I...

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I love this recipe, it's really easy, and carmalized mushrooms are delicious. It's also a great example of a recipe where you can stray...

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The reasons behind this one are easy. 1, My wife loves carrots. 2, Chef Keller, nuff said 3, This recipe lets the natural sweetness of...