Soups and Stews

Turkey Soup with Dill Dumplings

Turkey Vegetable Soup with Dill Dumplings

Got leftover turkey this holiday season? Turn it into a warm and inviting turkey vegetable soup packed with vegetables and fluffy dill dumplings. I hate to tell you this.  I just took my Halloween decorations down. They stayed up all through November and Thanksgiving and then last week we had […]

shrimp bisque

Shrimp Bisque with Spicy Croutons

Homemade shrimp stock and crunchy, spicy croutons make this creamy shrimp bisque a warm and inviting treat on a cold day. I swear, it seems like every time I make this bisque I rediscover just how good this is.  I mean, in my mind as I’m flipping through the recipe […]

turkey pumpkin chili

Turkey Pumpkin Chili with Black Beans

Easy turkey pumpkin chili is perfect for Fall! Black beans and Rotel tomatoes give it a Southwestern kick. A rich and tasty cold weather meal. Just about every food magazine this month contains tips, tricks, and techniques for a fabulous Thanksgiving feast — how to get the juiciest turkey, the […]

Black Eyed Pea Soup

Black eyed pea soup with ham is a hearty, smoky, and slightly spicy dish that will warm you up even on the chilliest of fall nights. Over a year ago, my husband and I had dinner with another couple at a local restaurant. My husband ordered a bowl of their […]

Corn and Crab Chowder - CookingBride.com

Corn and Crab Chowder

 Luscious corn and crab chowder combines lump and claw crab meat, bacon, vegetables, seasonings, and cream for a velvety smooth dish. My husband is quite possibly the most hot-natured person I know.  It is not uncommon to find me lying on the couch watching TV swaddled in a wool blanket while […]