Leftovers: Quick(ish) Posole Rojo

Years ago at Hop Kiln Winery we had a crockpot posole rojo with chicken that was a revelation with Marty's Big Red - a meritage that's now just called "Big Red." I later discovered posole is really meant to have pork, and should be made with dried chiles and dried hominy. So the whole thing…

ByMichelleMay 8, 20111Comment

Recipes

Sweet Potato Soup

Since we moved to the Northwest, I've had major farmers market withdrawls. There are only a few year-round markets here and none of them are that close to where we live. But without the usual variety we had in California, I've been trying new recipes to keep things fresh...including this sweet potato soup...well, they're actually…

ByMichelleMarch 14, 20090Comments

Recipes

Mmm-mmm Good: Matzo Ball Soup

When it's this stormy, nothing sounds as good as soup. Chicken Matzo Ball was Thursday's soup du jour. I'm no expert when it comes to matzo balls -- I've tried doing it by grinding up my own matzo, but the box mix just works better. The secret is to shape them gingerly (that's how you…

ByMichelleJanuary 4, 20080Comments

Recipes

The Best of Leftovers: The Grand Finale – Turkey Soup

Come Sunday after Thanksgiving most people have about had it with turkey. You're craving a juicy burger with blue cheese or a fat slice of pepperoni pizza...just about anything other than poultry. But then, you have to stop yourself. Turkey soup comes but once a year. You might have ham or a crown rib roast or takeout…

ByMichelleNovember 27, 20070Comments

Main Course Recipes

Vegetarian Chili … Needs Meat

Some Sundays when I feel really motivated (definitely not today) I cook up something that requires more time than I've got during the week. Last Sunday, it was vegetarian chili. The fridge was chock full of veg waiting to be used up and I must have been feeling vegetable deficient since I decided to forego…

ByMichelleOctober 21, 20070Comments