Pound Cake

3 C sifted cake flour (sift before measuring) ¾ tsp salt 2 sticks butter, softened 3 C sugar 7 large eggs, left at room temp for 30 minutes 2 tsp vanilla 1 C heavy cream Generously butter 12 inch bundt pan and flour. Sift together sifted flour and salt.  Sift again. Beat together butter and […]

Rainbow Cake

Ingredients 2½ cups white granulated sugar 1 cup butter, softened 3 eggs 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 cup buttermilk ¼ cup heavy whipping cream 3 cups all purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt Frosting: 12 oz cream cheese, softened 1½ cups butter, softened (do not melt) 6 cups powdered sugar 1 tablespoon […]

Cream of Broccoli Soup

1 bunch broccoli (about 1 ¼ lb) tough stems peeled, florets and stems coarsely chopped 2 C milk, plus 1 C if needed 2 C chicken broth 3 Tbsp butter 3 Tbsp flour Salt and pepper ½ C heavy cream Steam broccoli over boiled water for about 5 minutes.  Remove broccoli and let cool.  Transfer to […]

Corn and Zucchini Soup with Crumbled Bacon

6-12 slices thick-cut bacon-Maybe double 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 yellow onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 zucchini, trimmed, halved lengthwise & thinly sliced 4 C chicken broth 3 C fresh corn kernels (from about 6 ears) or 3 C frozen-maybe more Salt and ground white pepper 1 Tbsp unsalted butter ¼ tsp minced […]

Chicken Chowder

(better than the Chicken Noodle Soup recipe, but more work) I think a single recipe is good for my family 3 slices thick cut bacon 2 Tbsp butter 2 yellow onions, diced 2 celery ribs, diced 2 carrots, peeled and diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 C chicken broth 1 ¼ lb Yukon gold potatoes, […]

Chicken Noodle Soup

This isn’t the best recipe in the world, but it’s easy to make, and good.  I have one that’s really good, but a lot of work. 1 Tbsp canola oil 2 celery ribs, finely chopped 1 leek, white part only, halved and thinly sliced 1 carrot, peeled and finely chopped 5 C chicken broth 1 […]

Roasted Cauliflower and Parmesan Soup

1 head cauliflower (about 2 lbs) stemmed, and cut into florets 2 Tbsp olive oil Salt and pepper 2 Tbsp butter 1 yellow onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 C chicken broth, plus more as needed ½ C grated Parmesan cheese Preheat the oven to 400.  Toss the cauliflower with the oil and season […]

Tomato Bisque

Good, but not the best recipe in the world, Roasted Tomato Soup is better, but a lot of work. 2 Tbsp butter ⅓ C chopped shallots 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 ½ C vegetable broth 3 Tbsp long grain white rice Salt and pepper 1 (28 oz) can crushed plum tomatoes 1 Tbsp torn basil […]

White Bean and Ham Soup with Cornbread Croutons

4 slices thick-cut bacon                ½ lb (250 g) cooked ham steak, cubed            1 tablespoon olive oil                    1 small yellow onion, diced                        3 cloves garlic, minced 2 celery ribs, diced 2 C chicken broth 2 cans (15 oz) white beans, drained Salt […]

Yellow Split Pea Soup with Ham

Yield: 2 servings 3 oz ham, thinly sliced 1 Tbsp unsalted butter 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 yellow onion, chopped 1 celery rib, chopped 4 C chicken broth ½ lb yellow split peas, picked over and rinsed Salt and freshly ground pepper Heat a large, heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add the ham and cook, […]