Porridge. Just the word invokes Oliver Twist and asking for more. I love that porridge is making a comeback – not as a bland gruel but as a filling way to start the day with a warm bowl in hand. First steel cut oats and polenta seemed to creep into…
Winging It! Pumpkin Fried Wings with Brava Dipping Sauce
Well, that big game that shall not be named is right around the corner. While I am not a football fan in my heart and soul I am a fan of all the food that comes along with football. Sliders, chili, nachos, dips – all are wins in my book.…
All the Soup + BONUS Chili-Garlic Bread Recipe
Soup has its place in the world. My world more specifically, in my belly, in the winter. It has been frigid and we’ve been battling winter colds around here. Nothing is more comforting on a cold day than soup. So, we are sharing our warm-the-world playbook of soup recipes. PLUS…
Fresh Turmeric-Ginger Tonic Tea
It’s that time of year – it is cold and you most likely have a cold (or worse, the flu). So, I thought I would share my remedy for both warming up on a bone-chilling day and clearing out those sinuses when a wicked head cold hits. A tonic…
Bell Pepper and Cauliflower Soup
Over the holidays a friend brought us a Hanukkah gift of some fantastic Mirasol red pepper bisque. I don’t know what he put in it, but it really was fantastic, and I was inspired to try my own. Now, I normally like a little more substance to my soup. Because really, how are…
Lemon Rice Soup
Lemon Rice Soup probably conjures a vision of the gloopy, thick and congealed version that you find as an afterthought in the Greek diner around the corner. This is NOT that soup. Brothy, rich and tangy with lots of fresh cracked pepper, this is my go-to, cure-all, it’s cold out…
Turkish Lentil Soup
Every year my Mom’s family has their annual Christmas soup supper, and I of course have to bring something different every year. Partly because I like to try new things, and partly because dairy and I don’t get along, and generally all the soups provided are loaded with dairy of…
Sautéed Greens with Fresh Turmeric
I am all about the greens – any time of year. I love collards, bright rainbow chard and still believe that kale has a place in my kitchen. Greens are always a part of my weekly meal prep in some variation or another. They might show up as garlicky /…
Christmas Socks
It’s getting near to Christmas. And we all have our traditions that help us remember the holiday and what it stands for. Even if it isn’t a religious thing for you, if nothing else, it is a time for family and friends, and probably some fun traditions. So whether it’s…
5 Pepper Crusted Standing Ribeye Roast – The EASY Way!
I think is was Oscar Wilde that said a good roast is a joy forever. Or I *may* have just made that up… This is officially post #50 since we started Suitcase Foodist back in September. Yay! We are fast approaching the holiday season and it’s officially time to decide…