Leeks grow wild in Ireland, as do many herbs and wild garlic (close in look and flavor to ramps). We had an entire day of urban foraging while I was at school in Dublin, we headed down to Greystones to meet up with a chef and foragers, Niall and Paul of Nádúr Collective. It was…
Main Meal Soup
Chicken Soup with Lemon and Orzo
Sometimes the simplest recipes are the best. This light, yet rich Chicken Soup with Lemon and Orzo, is one of them. Make it in 30-minutes and sit down to deliciousness. Citrus is still in season, so load up! Tips for making this soup: fresh lemon juice. I’ll say it again, fresh lemon juice if you…
Tuscan Bean Soup
January 2021, the month of soup. It’s officially been declared, by me. We will start with this luscious, healthy (hate that word), yet flavor-rich, Tuscan Bean Soup. I crave it, and I bet you will too. This soup recipe uses dried cannellini beans, but feel free to sub-out canned beans, they are great in a…
Grilled Gazpacho
Grilled soup, ever had it? How about Grilled Gazpacho? Now we’re talkin’. The best way to use up the bounty of the tomato season is to make this gazpacho. Not truly authentic, but oh so good. Yes, it’s a soup, a refreshing chilled soup, usually with uncooked tomatoes and cucumbers. Spanish in origin, but I…
