National Soup Month: Cream of Parsnip and Duck Confit

Celebrate National Soup Month with Cream of Parsnip and Duck Confit Soup!  Yum! 

National Soup Month: French Onion

Soup soothes the soul.  This is one of my favs!

Recipe: Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

Photo by Emily Clack

January is National Soup Month. I love to start out the New Year by making some soup to celebrate. There's nothing better than homemade chicken noodle. The key to this soup is to sweat the vegetables to extract the flavor. This soup is perfect for this time of year because it is light and refreshing but still makes you feel warm inside.

What I'm Eating: Comforting Baked Potato Soup

Cold weather calls for a comforting and creamy bowl of soup. One of my favorites is baked potato. Try my comforting recipe below.  You can find this recipe and more in the Capital Cooking Cookbook.  

New Recipe: Gumbo

I made this over the weekend and it turned out so good. Enjoy!

Recipe: Lamb Chili

I love chili season.  Take your pot up a notch!

Thinking of Drinking: Champagne Cocktails

It is a new year and it is time to celebrate!  Break out the bubbly!  Try my Italian Kiss Cocktail or 11 Pipers Piping featured in the Capital Cooking Cookbook.  Add some sparkle to your evening.

National Soup Month: Broccoli and Cheese

Chef Michael Harr at Food, Wine and Co shared his recipe for Vegetarian Winter Broccoli Soup with Broccoli Floret Carpaccio, Asiago Cheese, and Extra Virgin Olive Oil. 

Recipe: Cheeseburger Soup

Cheeseburger soup?  What?  Sounds strange.  I thought so too, but I made Food and Wine Magazine's version last night and it was pretty tasty.  The pickles really make the dish.  Give it a try yourself.

Recipe: Spicy Cauliflower Soup topped with Homemade Croutons and Truffle Oil

Cauliflower is a cultivated member of the cabbage family and was being planted in American colonies by the 1600s. Cauliflower is a bunched mass flower stems.  Most cauliflowers grow in large heads of thick white clusters. However, there are some new varieties that produce green and purple colors as well.  I didn't eat much cauliflower growing up. Being that my New Year's resolution is to eat more meatless meals, I decided to try cooking cauliflower for the first time. I thought this soup is a good starter.  Expect to see more veggie recipes for me this year!  Please share any cauliflower recipes that you have below in the comments.

Recipe: White Chicken Chili

There's nothing better than a warm bowl of this delicious soup and game night with friends.  Jump in and try it soon. 

Football Food: Grilled Wings with Tarragon Ranch

Can you have a Super Bowl party without wings?  It seems like a staple. Go Chiefs!

Perfect Pair: Steak Au Poivre with Particular Cabernet Sauvignon

The Dish:  Steak Au Poivre

Top 6 Cocktails to Make for Thanksgiving

 

Pumpkin Pie Shooter 

Thinking of Drinking: Apple Cider Moscow Mule

This cocktail is perfect for fall.  It is refreshing and delicious.  Cheers!

Thinking of Drinking: Orange Crush

Boy, I'm craving one of these!  Feel like you're relaxing on the water near the Eastern Shore, VA by mixing up one of Mallards at the Wharf's refreshing Orange Crush cocktails.  

Recipe: Summer Squash Gratin

There's nothing better than fresh produce. I love this during the summer months.  I am so glad to be vaccinated and seeing friends again.  This recipe is a great addition to grilled meats.  Enjoy!

Thinking of Drinking: Limoncello Sparklers

Make this Easter really special with these Limoncello Sparklers.  These cocktails are perfect for any spring party.

Perfect Pair: Garlic and Herb Lamb Loin Chops

My mom came to visit me during Easter  in DC and I made a delicious feast. Celebrate spring with Garlic and Herb Lamb Loin.

Thanksgiving Recipe: Corn Pudding with New Age White Wine

Nothing says Thanksgiving like corn pudding.  I put my recipe to the test for my friends and they loved it.  This is sure to be a crowd pleaser.