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A traditional method in Mexico for tomato soup with pasta

A traditional method in Mexico for tomato soup with pasta

Tomato Soup with Ditalini and Chickpeas Based on a method used by cooks in Mexico, this tomato soup is made from fresh tomatoes processed with garlic and onion and then added to toasted small pasta, followed by vegetable or chicken broth and canned chickpeas.  Simple...

Multitasker Watermelon Lime ‘Soup’

Multitasker Watermelon Lime ‘Soup’

Three, yes only 3 ingredients—Watermelon Lime Soup is a versatile recipe for spring and  summer entertaining with so many uses,I call it Multitasker Watermelon Lime Soup. Multitasker Watermelon Lime Soup     Not only is this a versatile recipe that can double as an...

Cabbage Crush-NYTimes Named Cabbage the Vegetable of the Year

Soup #6In keeping with trendy 2026 ingredients, I made and enjoyed Parmesan Cabbage Soup. Parmesan Cabbage Soup Most years, as we approach St. Patrick’s Day, grocery stores offer cabbage at great prices.  This nourishing soup, thickened with rice and made substantial...

Got Flu? Try Italian Penicillin Soup

Got Flu? Try Italian Penicillin Soup

Italian Penicillin Soup Just what the doctor ordered to help you feel better— chicken soup with tiny veggies and small pastina pasta.  The Parmigiano-Reggiano rind* is actually aged parmesan cheese that melts into the broth to add great flavor. Any leftover rotisserie...

Remembering a friend with her Soup recipe

Remembering a friend with her Soup recipe

MJ’s Sausage Cabbage Soup MJ was a retired nurse, a delightful conversationalist, a green thumb gardener and enthusiastic cook. She shared this soup recipe with the Cookbook Club at the Tarpon Springs Library that she was given by the owner of Sue’s Restaurant, near...

Roy’s Strawberry Deamsicle in a Bowl

Limited # of ingredients; fresh strawberries, vanilla yogurt and a food processor—Quick simple, yet delicious dessert. #theoldfarmersalmanac  

Good Soup Knows No Season

Good Soup Knows No Season

A bunch of broccoli can always be found reasonably priced at the grocery store, all seasons of the year these days. Need a quick but light in calories supper to eat in front to the TV?  Skinny "Cream" of Broccoli Bisque is where we will start.   When I announced to my...

Sweet Potatoes are getting a bad rap.  Pay attention to the facts.

Sweet Potatoes are getting a bad rap. Pay attention to the facts.

Sweet potatoes make a perfect landscape for a weekly meal. Stuffed with spinach (recipe follows) or even broccoli. "Potatoes sometimes get a bad rap for being high in carbohydrates, but sweet potatoes are packed with potassium (good for blood pressure), fiber (good...

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