If you want to learn how to make gumbo, you have to start by understanding that there isn't a single recipe or any "right" ingredients. As Chuck Taggart of the GumboPages notes, "There are as many variations on gumbo as there are Louisianians." I'm here to show you how to make … [Read more...] about How to Make Gumbo Out of (Almost) Anything
Soups, stocks & stews
Recipe: White Beans and Greens – Inexpensive, Simple and Powerfully Good
I love the pairing of white beans and greens. When the weather turns chilly, it offers a flavor or sunny southern France or Tuscany. When the pandemic hit, I bought cases of white beans, and let's just say, we ate a lot of white bean soup and stews as their sell-by dates loomed. … [Read more...] about Recipe: White Beans and Greens – Inexpensive, Simple and Powerfully Good
Soup 101: The Basics of Simple Soup
https://youtu.be/YI8VhwpkoNE?si=2fKwVSFm-PK4TjxG Simple soups are an inexpensive, low-fat meal solution. They can be a kid-friendly source of vegetables plus a great way to use leftovers. Soup has become a trendy diet alternative to juicing. To make a good soup, you just need … [Read more...] about Soup 101: The Basics of Simple Soup
Recipe: How to Make Foolproof Gravy plus What to Do if Your Gravy Goes Wrong
I love gravy. What’s not to like? Gooey, fatty flavor added to something wonderful like mashed potatoes or roast chicken, yes please. Gravy is just a type of sauce and at its heart, it’s very basic, so let's walk through how to make foolproof gravy. Make a rouxThis is flour … [Read more...] about Recipe: How to Make Foolproof Gravy plus What to Do if Your Gravy Goes Wrong
How to Make Healthy Ramen
It’s hard to beat the guilty pleasure of instant ramen. It's inexpensive and endlessly versatile, but as sold it's just empty carbs and a ton of sodium. So how to make ramen healthier? Here's my strategy. For those purists who will balk at this version and say, “Hey, that’s not … [Read more...] about How to Make Healthy Ramen
