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This Escarole and Bean Soup is a comforting and hearty dish that highlights the rich flavors of fresh vegetables and tender beans. Perfect for chilly days, this soup combines sautéed bacon (optional), onions, and garlic with vibrant escarole, creating a delightful medley of textures and tastes. The addition of white beans not only enhances the […]
Introducing our hearty and flavorful Pasta Fagioli Soup recipe: a comforting Italian classic that’s perfect for chilly days or anytime you crave a bowl of comforting goodness. This soul-warming soup features spicy or sweet Italian sausage, aromatic vegetables, beans, tomatoes, and pasta, all simmered together in a rich and savory broth. With a medley of […]
A bold fusion of Italian and Thai influences, Italian Drunken Noodles is the kind of comforting meal that speaks to both tradition and creativity. Hearty ground Italian sausage mingles with tender bell peppers and aromatic garlic, simmered in a savory tomato and white wine sauce that clings perfectly to wide, silky egg noodles. This dish […]
Ingredients HOMEMADE HAM BROTH: 1.2kg / 2.4lb leftover ham bone OR store bought ham hock / meaty bone (Note 1) 2 carrots , peeled cut into 3 chunks 1 celery stalk , cut into chunks 2 garlic cloves , minced 3 sprigs thyme or 1/2 tsp dried thyme 1.5 – 2 cups dried white beans […]
This beloved family recipe for Grandma’s Chili Verde and Spanish Rice is a soul-warming tribute to traditional home cooking—full of bold flavors, slow-simmered comfort, and heartfelt simplicity. The Chili Verde features roasted green chiles, jalapeños, tomatillos, and garlic blended into a vibrant, tangy sauce that perfectly complements tender, browned pork. Paired with fluffy, golden Spanish […]
This Chicken and Rice Soup is a comforting, hearty dish perfect for cooler weather or when you’re craving a bowl of something soothing. Packed with tender chicken, aromatic vegetables, and seasoned with bay leaves and herbs, it’s a simple yet flavorful meal. The long-grain rice adds a satisfying texture, while the rich broth brings everything […]
Ingredients Potato & Stuffing: 4 large potatoes ½ lb. medium shrimp, peeled & deveined, leaving tail on (save shells for stock) ½ cup crawfish tail meat 8 oz Italian 6 cheese blend, shredded 2 tbsp. cooking oil olive oil Slap Ya Mama Original Blend Cajun Seasoning, to taste Sherry Cream Sauce: 2 tbsp. unsalted butter […]
Ingredients: a pound of ground chuck 8oz Spicy Italian sausage white onion fresh crushed garlic beef broth 1 tablespoon of flour chile powder Instructions: Use a pound of ground chuck and about 8oz Spicy Italian sausage. First dice the beef and covered it with Saran Wrap and tenderized with a mallet. Season the meat with […]
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons ground paprika 2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning blend 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed 2 pounds large shrimp (21-25 per pound), peeled and deveined Instructions: Whisk the paprika, garlic, Italian […]
There’s something undeniably comforting about a simmering pot of Caldo de Albóndigas — a traditional Mexican meatball soup that feels like a warm embrace from home. Every spoonful carries layers of heritage and heart: tender, hand-rolled meatballs infused with rice and spices, nestled in a fragrant tomato broth alongside soft potatoes, sweet carrots, and the […]