No store-bought jar of pesto can compare to this easy to make fresh homemade version of basil pesto. Classic recipes call for pine nuts and if you have them by all means go ahead and use them. I find walnuts to be more economical and I like the flavor a little bit more. When tossing with pasta, mix with some of the starchy pasta water to thin pesto.
Homemade Pesto
Spanish Bean Soup
Spanish bean soup, Potajes de garbanzos, has long been a Cuban tradition. My first taste of this soup was at the Columbia Restaurant in Ybor City, Florida near Tampa. It was love at first taste! I truly could not get enough of it. Like can’t-put-it-down-lick-the-bottom-of-the-bowl delicious… ok so I didn’t do that at the restaurant in front of my mother-in-law, but I wanted too. As with any addiction, I needed my fix of this soup and seeing as I live 1,548 miles from Ybor City…. I had to learn to make this at home.
This is a comforting soup best served with a big slice of crusty bread. If there are any leftovers its even better the next day.
German Red Cabbage
This braised cabbage dish is a wonderfully sweet and sour German tradition originating from my Dad’s side (The Steinhoff’s) of the family. Awesome dish! Easy to make and so tasty! Pairs nicely with pork or even venison.
Mom’s Homemade White Bread
Mom made this bread all the time while growing up. There was nothing better than coming home from school to the aroma of freshly baked bread wafting through the air. Her bread recipe bakes up beautifully golden brown. Best enjoyed simply slathered with a bit of butter, but also great for toasting. Freezes well.
Uncle Andy’s Macaroni & Cheese
Another classic from Grandma’s recipe collection. She credits her brother-in-law, Andy Bertha, as her source for this recipe. This is a quick & easy recipe to make for a family dinner and pairs perfectly with meatloaf.
Corned Beef & Cabbage Bean Soup
Enjoy all the flavors of corned beef and cabbage is this easy to make soup. Start this soup in the morning. Set it on low. Then spend your day enjoying the great outdoors and a mug of green beer! Dinner will be ready when you get home.
Jambalaya
Jambalaya, New Orleans spicy one-pot favorite of sausage, seafood, veggies and rice. Soul food at its finest – hearty, satisfying, and deeply comforting!
Sprinkle with diced scallions and serve with fresh out of the oven cornbread.
Pizza Soup
I’m a pizza lover! I can eat pizza several days a week for breakfast, lunch or dinner. However, I’m also trying to watch my carbs and this soup has all the flavors you’d expect from pizza without the crust.
Game Day Chili
I love chili… it’s warm, comforting, and you get to top it with things like shredded cheddar cheese, onion, sour cream and fresh cilantro. What’s not to like? This particular chili should be on every tailgater’s must have list especially on a cold days outside the Frozen Tundra or for that game day party when you have lots of people to feed.