Good Stuff

Stuffed Artichokes

These are a family favorite, especially on Thanksgiving. My brother and I were the designated artichoke fillers in the Consola family Thanksgiving. Originally, my grandmother would fill the artichokes, filling some with “anchovy-less” bread crumbs and marking them with toothpicks...

Hearty Vegetable Soup

Hearty Vegetable Soup

This recipe was gathered from a dear friend and first appeared at our dinner table as a Thanksgiving soup in the mid ’80s. It was a huge success and one of the best tasting, light vegetable soups I’ve ever tasted....

Ham (Turkey) and White Bean Soup

Ham (Turkey) and White Bean Soup

A slight twist on an old favorite, this “ham” variation was a special request of Robin’s and while I can be a purest (or a rutt-est), I have to say that this version is not only delicious but an even...

Thai Red Curry Vegetable Stew

Thai Red Curry Vegetable Stew

Third day into a week long challenge to eat vegetarian dinners, tonight is Thai night. I’ve adapted about 6 recipes that I found to make use of the items in my fridge and pantry.

Italian Seasoned Bread Crumbs

Italian Seasoned Bread Crumbs

A necessity in so many other recipes… make a batch for your refrigerator and an impromptu pasta with roasted cauliflower, stuffed mushroom appetizers or Thanksgiving style stuffed artichokes are only moments away. Ingredients 1 loaf sweet Italian bread, stale or...

Basic Chicken Soup

Basic Chicken Soup

1 whole chicken or 2 -3 pounds, chicken parts 2 – 3 cloves whole garlic, put through a garlic press 1 large onion, sliced or diced 2 carrots 2 stalks celery 1 handful parsley salt, pepper, red pepper Heat a...

Spring Vegetable Stew

Bright sunlight, hail storm and torrential downpour today inspires a spring veggie stew. This is completely made up and something I hope to build from, despite my husband’s distaste for vegetable stews or eggplant. Ingredients 1 large yellow onion, chopped...

Turkey Tetrazzini

Turkey Tetrazzini

10 ounces mushrooms, sliced thin, (about 4 cups) 5 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 3/4 cup milk 2 cups chicken broth 1/4 cup dry white wine 10 ounces spaghetti 3 cups coarsely chopped cooked turkey, including cooked...

Ellen’s Vegetable Soup

Ellen’s Vegetable Soup

This recipe was brought to us by Ellen Filice and first appeared at our Thanksgiving dinner table as a one time substitute for the traditional Italian Wedding soup (which if you’re a card carrying Italian you know, has nothing to...