Mediterranean Lamb Stew with tomato, mushroom and eggplant (Kokkinisto) by John Spottiswood

I used to order a delicious lamb stew at the New Kappadokia restaurant in Redwood City, California. Then I had a not quite but close to equally delicious stew at a Greek restaurant in Palo Alto that was called Kokkinisto. I pieced this recipe together…

Herbed Duck Broth with Wild Rice by Amos Miller

Take most of one duck, some fresh herbs, the flavors from a few vegetables and simmer. Voila! It's that simple. Almost. This recipe employs one duck, but you will be able to serve each of 6 to 8 diners a lovely bowl of this 'soup course' delight. What we have here is not a consomme, not a soup, and not really, by classical…

Crock-Pot Maple Mustard Sauced Turkey Thighs by Robyn Savoie

The cool weather has finally arrived. Goodbye fresh corn and tomatoes, and hello stew! This is great in a crock-pot but if you don't have one, this is easily adaptable to the oven. The trick to slow cooking is to brown the meat first, before you put it in the slow cooker. You’ll just get more flavor that way. Turkey is a…

Black Beans with Saffron Rice by Joann Mathias

Perfect Clear Chicken Broth by Claudia lamascolo

Step by Step and the secrets to make the perfect broth, suggestions on what to make with it and use the leftover chicken for more than one use. Take a look a this one.

Eurasian Lemon Soup with Chick Peas by Nancy Miyasaki

This is a wonderfully flavored soup that is good for the first course of a dinner party, or the main meal for a regular weeknight. And it's extremely quick and easy to prepare, especially if you use canned chick peas. Serve it with crusty artisan bread. If you are meat eaters, you can add a little rotisserie chicken to it, but don't…

3 Bean Turkey Chili by Culinary Envy

3 Bean Turkey Chili is packed with protein from lean turkey and beans, it's loaded with amazing flavor that will have your family raving!

Lentil soup by juno

Rustic bean soup flavored with bacon. If your family don't like beans, they will love it !

Turkey Chili by Lisa

Roasted Garlic Soup by A.L. Wiebe

I am not sure where this recipe came from before my uncle shared it with me...most likely some magazine or newspaper article. It is delicious and is lovely served in small amounts as an elegant first course, as it is very rich. I have served this with some grated Gruyere cheese on top, and it was wonderful too.

Mikey's Chicken & Sausage Gumbo by Mike Fertitta

Dark rich style gumbo. Have all veggies, seasons, chicken and sausage prepared and ready before you start the roux. Be very careful not to burn roux if you smell it burning throw it out. Do not try to salvage. 7-8 Qt (#12) cast iron dutch oven. Put in bowl over rice or potato sald.

Moroccan Carrot Soup with Lentils by Hungry In The Rockies

OK, before you say it, I know that we are supposed to be a focused on flavors of the Rocky Mountains, so how does Morocco fit in? Well even in Vail, Colorado we crave the delights of exotic cuisines from around the world. In addition, I discovered my new favorite shop in Denver, Savory Spice Shop on Platte. It had wonderful spices…

NAVY BEAN SOUP by Rochel

Soak the beans overnight or for at least 8-12 hours before beginning the recipe. Cook in cast iron for better flavor and an authentic re-enactment.

Squash Soup by Chef Smith