Kale and Sausage Soup

This is one of those soups that I will make just for myself – not because no one else likes it – but because I don’t want to share.   I’ll get a whole pot going, then not tell anyone.  I’ll have it for lunch every day until I run out of it.  It’s hearty…

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Creamy Carrot Thyme Soup

I don’t even know where to start with this soup.  Seriously.  It’s creamy sweetness in a healthy warm package.  It’s winter well-being and luxury rolled into one pleasant bowl.  It’s a balance between natural sweetness from carrots and almost caramelized onions, and savory with herbs and garlic.  It’s topped off with a velvety ranch whipped…

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Crock Pot Garlic Ham and White Bean Soup

I’ve always been curious about my college roommate’s favorite soup, ham and navy bean soup.  She talked about how good it was, putting in a ham bone, she’d lick her lips while talking.  I’d never had it.  I grew up in a house that didn’t eat ham.  I’d have some at friend’s houses and restaurants,…

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Herb Marinated Tomatoes with Parmesan Crusted Crostini

The sweet 100 tomatoes and yummy yellow pear tomatoes are exploding in my garden.  I also have a ton of fresh herbs and a need to use them up.  Fresh summer produce is in full swing!  It’s a great problem to have.  This recipe uses up some of that delectable healthy produce from my garden, as…

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