Amanda Johnson uses leftover chicken or turkey, and wild rice harvested nearby, to make this lovely soup. INGREDIENTS: 4 tbsp. unsalted butter 3 celery ribs 2 carrots 1 medium onion 2 clove garlic 1 1/2 tsp. thyme salt pepper 1/4 c. all-purpose flour 1 c. wild rice 2 qt. chicken stock or low-sodium broth 2 […]
Charred plums make this nutty salad a summer standout. Ingredients: 4 6-oz boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 tbsp. plus 1 tsp olive oil 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 4 red plums, cut into 1-inch wedges) 2 scallions, thinly sliced 6 c. baby arugula 1/2 c. fresh dill, very roughly chopped 1/4 c. roasted almonds, chopped […]
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter 1/2 onion, chopped 1/4 cup melted butter 1/4 cup flour 2 cups milk 2 cups chicken stock 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped broccoli florets 1 cup matchstick-cut carrots 1 stalk celery, thinly sliced 2 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese salt and ground black pepper to taste Directions: Melt 1 tablespoon […]
INGREDIENTS: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 4 large leeks, white and light green parts only, roughly chopped (about 5 cups) 3 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and roughly chopped into 1/2-inch pieces 7 cups low sodium chicken or vegetable broth 2 bay leaves 3 sprigs fresh thyme 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 cup heavy cream Chives, finely chopped, […]
Pure soul food, this warming, easy chicken soup makes the most of leftover roast chicken. Each serving provides 288kcal, 28g protein, 11.5g carbohydrate (of which 7g sugars), 14g fat (of which 6.5g saturates), 3.4g fibre and 0.7g salt. Ingredients: 55g/2oz butter 2 onions, sliced 2 sticks celery, finely chopped 2 carrots, finely diced 25g/2oz plain flour 1.2 litres/2 pints chicken stock 450g/1lb […]
The favorite fresh salad featuring healthy greens, sliced apple, toasted pepitas, dried cranberries and crumbled goat cheese. Toss with my simple apple cider vinaigrette (recipe below) or use balsamic dressing in a pinch. Recipe yields 2 full-sized salads or 4 to 6 side salads. INGREDIENTS: Green salad: 5 ounces (about 5 cups) spring greens salad blend 1 large or […]
This hearty Italian soup is made with pasta and beans. This minestrone is great for batch cooking, just divide into portions and pop in the freezer and wonderfully warming soup will never be far from your bowl. Each serving provides 352kcal, 24g protein, 29g carbohydrate (of which 9.5g sugars), 14g fat (of which 4g saturates), […]
This dish is great as a quick wholesome and warming meal on a winter evening. The vegetable combinations given in this recipe are just a guide as you can substitute them with any combination you prefer. Ingredients: Onions 1Fennel ½ bulbCelery 2 sticksLeek 1Carrot 2Swede ½Potatoes 300gSage 2 tbspThyme 1 tbspRosemary 1 tbspVegetable stock 750mlBay […]
This elegant soup from chef Naomi Pomeroy gets a surprising amount of flavor from sautéed celery. It has great garnishes, too: bacon croutons and a drizzle of lemon oil. Be sure to buy extra-virgin olive oil infused with pure lemon extract. Ingredients: 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 medium leeks, halved and thinly sliced 2 medium […]
You may never buy cream of chicken soup at the grocery store again! I love nothing more than a comforting soup, especially when snow is falling outside. I’m also all about cooking with simplicity. As a busy mother of two—and with one on the way—I need quick, easy recipes that are also delicious. Now, what comes to mind […]