Soup is a favorite for most people, like me, especially during cooler weather. Some soups are known for their healing attributes such as chicken noodle soup or just some good, hot broth. This is one of those hot soups that nourish and is said to make you feel better. Melissa Clark, NYT Cooking, is the … Continue reading
First thing that comes to mind is what is a “chuck tender roast”? That’s the question that first got me interested in this recipe. I knew what a chuck roast is but chuck tender? It is also known as mock tender roast, medallion pot roast, scotch tender, chuck filet and chuck-eye. It is the muscle … Continue reading
I first made this soup when I grew potatoes and leeks in my garden one year. Too many Colorado Potato Beetles (I tried not to use sprays and usually hand picked them off or got the eggs before they hatched). That was the last year I grew potatoes!
This recipe is adapted from a recipe of one of my favorite chefs, Ina Garten, or the Barefoot Contessa. This soup is hearty, full of fiber and the meat gives the soup a nice flavor.