Probably one of the best things to make on a cold winter night. It is sweet, spicy, and full of flavor. Next to cream of crab soup, this is my favorite soup to make. It is hearty enough to be a complete dinner by itself, but just enough to have as a small cup with your lunch. It has all of the usual ingredients you would associate with chili: beef, peppers, onions, beans, and tomatoes. You start by browning the beef then the peppers and onions. Then, you add diced and crushed tomatoes along with beef stock and vegetable juice such as V8. Now, the crucial part is adding the spices. Among others they include chili powder, paprika, and cumin. These give the essential chili flavor. When it comes to the spicy factor, my teacher and friends like to turn your mouths into lava. I like a noticeable heat but not knock your lights out hot. I add a little cayenne pepper and Frank's Red Hot sauce. It is up to you if you want to add more spice to it. The next part is the sweetness. I add chocolate chips and brown sugar. The chocolate adds flavor to the chili without giving it a chocolate taste. The brown sugar gives a nice sweet taste and cuts through the harshness of the heat. Then, you simply add the beans and simmer for about an hour to allow all of the flavors to meld. All you then have to do is serves some up with a dollop of sour cream and a nice big pile of sharp cheddar cheese. I like to crumble in some saltine crackers. But again it is all up to you. If you are looking for a chili recipe that will knock the socks off of your guests or possibly win a prize, then this is the one for you. This recipe can also be found on page 29 of my cookbook above. Bon Appetit!
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I always try this dish whenever I see it on a menu somewhere. If I am in the mood, I make it myself. I have always loved this soup but I never thought about making it myself until I saw Julia Child make it on her original show, "The French Chef". In this episode she also explains the proper ways of holding and using a knife. After watching this great episode, I decided to rewrite the recipe to my own specifications. Attached below is my result. I hope you enjoy it. I also urge you to watch the attached Julia Child episode. It is a great episode to watch if you are just beginning to cook. It shows some great kitchen skills. Bon Appetit!
Although we beat the bloody Gerries twice in the last hundred years, anyone with taste has to admit...they have some good damn food! This is a classic starter dish made "Vinnie Style"! You have all of the classic ingredients for a German soup: cheese, potatoes,and BEER! Then, you have the Vinnie ingredients: Bacon and hot sauce. Although a usual German dish would have caraway or anise seeds, I find that to harsh of a flavor. It overpowers the taste of whatever ingredients are in the dish. All I can say is, get yourself some soft pretzels, a big old bowl of this, and a large lager and you will have a great meal. Simple as that!!!
On a nice overcast day like today, there is nothing better than making a nice big batch of hearty soup. One soup I think is so delicious and yet so simple is a classic Italian Wedding Soup. It has all of the great comforts. It has he classic trio of vegetables (celery, carrots, and onions), spinach, cheese, meatballs,and pasta. It is a whole meal in itself. I love making this because it is easy as can be and all you have to do is grab a big bowl of it, curl up on the couch and watch a great movie. If you need a quick meal that is relatively stress free, this is a great go to recipe. A good way to take more stress out of it, you can use a really good brand of frozen meatballs. But, of course the best way is to make your own. Bon Appetit!
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