Beef and Barley Stew

Beef and Barley Stew

This thick and hearty stew is stick to your ribs filling and richly delicious. It’s just the thing for a cold winter day. The ingredients add many layers of flavor. Keep the vegetables chopped coarsely, you want to keep this stew rustic. Beef short ribs 

Making Stocks

Making Stocks

Stocks are used as the base for so many recipes. They can be purchased from the store, or they can be very easily made from your leftovers! The stocks you make will be healthier and taste better since you control the salt level.

Leek & Potato Soup

Leek & Potato Soup

This hearty and satisfying soup is delicious, thick and creamy, with no added cream! This soup is an excellent side dish with pork or poultry dishes.

Tomato Soup

Tomato Soup

I have a recipe in the canning section for making large batches of tomato soup from fresh tomatoes. This is a recipe to make a meal of tomato soup from one quart of Tomato Sauce.

Southwestern Stout Chili

Southwestern Stout Chili

This chili has bold flavors without being overly spicy, and you can control the heat with the amount of cayenne and chili powder you add. The tender chunks of beef are a big improvement over ground beef in other chilies. If you want to call 

Sauerkraut Soup

Sauerkraut Soup

I had the opportunity to work in Ukraine a few years ago, and this reminds me of a delicious soup I had there called Kapusnyak. Don’t be afraid of the sauerkraut, this soup has rich flavor with a little extra tang.

Butternut Squash Soup

Butternut Squash Soup

This soup is great for supper on a chilly fall night. It is a budget friendly and delicious comfort food. Just like with cooked squash, you could go sweet or savory with this soup.

Boeuf Bourguignon

Boeuf Bourguignon

This is Julia Child’s recipe for the classic French beef stew. It makes a hearty, rich meal with a lot of flavor that can feed a crowd. I like to serve it over mashed red potatoes, but it could be served over noodles, or by