This hearty, filling chowder, made with leftover rotisserie chicken and leftover corn on the cob, is a perfect way to welcome the fall weather as it finally makes its way into Michigan.
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
Monday, August 10, 2026
Fiskesuppe; #EattheWorld meets #MoviesandMunchies
A delicious, creamy fish chowder perfect as a starter or a light meal. This is one of the best fish chowders that I have ever enjoyed. The pop of dill and lemon added right before serving is a game-changer.
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Irish Minestrone Soup #MoviesandMunchies
Sunday, February 8, 2026
Instant Pot 13 Bean Soup with Ham #SundayFunday
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
C is for Chicken
It's definitely Chili weather here in Michigan, and we have been enjoying a lot of it. This version is made with lean white-meat chicken breast and white beans, flavored with green chiles and cumin. It is scrumptious.
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Chicken and Dumplings #RecipeRedo
When the weather outside is frightful, it's time to head into the kitchen and cook up this delicious, comforting stew that will keep your family warm and content while they wait out the blizzards.
Sunday, January 25, 2026
Turkey Wild Rice Soup #SundayFunday
I decided to change things up this year by adding Wild Rice to the soup made with the turkey frame from our holiday dinner.
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
B is for Beef
Warm and Comforting, Beef and Noodles, is a great way to stretch your grocery dollars and feed your family.
Monday, November 10, 2025
Hafalaab #EattheWorld
This delicious, comforting Ham and Dumpling Stew from Liechtenstein uses hearty cornmeal in the dumplings for a great one-pot meal. It is a great way to use the bone from that Holiday Ham.
Join us as we Eat the World......
Sunday, November 2, 2025
Black Bean and Sweet Potato Chili and a Book Review #SundayFunday
This delicious, colorful, vegetarian chili is so hearty that your carnivores won't even realize that it doesn't contain any meat.
Sunday, October 12, 2025
Pumpkin and Apple Soup #SundayFunday
Fall is finally in the air here in Michigan. The weather is crisp, the colors are starting to change, and the air smells clean. It's soup weather, and this delicious recipe combines all the Fall Flavors for a perfect meal to warm up your little goblins when they come home from begging on Halloween.
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Bohemian Beef Noodle Soup #EattheWorld
This delicious soup is filling enough to be a main course, served with some crusty bread or dinner rolls.
Sunday, March 9, 2025
Panera Copycat Turkey Chili #SundayFunday
This delicious soup is nutritious, filled with lean turkey and tons of veggies. It is also gluten and dairy-free as is the version offered at Panera Restaurant. This is my adaptation of their recipe.
Sunday, January 26, 2025
Cabbage Roll Soup #SundayFunday
This delicious, filling, healthy soup is like enjoying cabbage rolls with half the work. It is creamy, savory, and satisfying. Pure comfort food on a cold winter's day.
Thursday, January 2, 2025
Ginger Garlic Chicken Soup and my First Book Review of 2025 for the 8th Day of Christmas
This bowl of soup is not only comforting it is healing. Chicken soup, well known for it's healing qualities when you're not feeling well, gets an added boost with a healthy dose of ginger and garlic as well as antioxidants from spinach.
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Roasted Vegetable Soup with Pomegranate #CooktheBooks
Butternut Squash, Cranberries, Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, and Onion roasted to bring out all the natural sweetness of the vegetables and then pureed before being garnished with Pomegranate Arils for a soup that is as beautiful as it is delicious.
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Dak Gomtang (Korean Chicken Soup) #CooktheBooks
This Korean Chicken soup is flavored with garlic, onions, and ginger creating a flavorful broth served over freshly steamed rice.
I was inspired to make this soup after listening to the memoir Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner.
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
K is for Kwasnica (Polish Sauerkraut and Pork Soup) starting with Leftovers
This hearty, one-pot meal starts with leftovers. When I am planning my Weekly Menu and Roast Pork is on it, I often include this delicious soup as a second dinner during the week.
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
I is for Instant Pot
This delicious bean soup, made in an Instant Pot, requires no soaking or precooking of the beans making it a perfect meal for busy days.



















