Indulge in this warm and satisfying soup on a cold winter night with this recipe for creamy carrot soup. This soup is healthful and delicious because it uses only the most basic ingredients. During the colder months, this is a wonderful way to warm up while still enjoying the delicious sweetness of carrots. In a large, heavy-bottomed pan, heat the butter over medium heat. Add the onions and cook five minutes until transparent. Add the carrots, 2 cups of water and cover. After ten minutes add the chicken broth and four more cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the carrots are tender…

I like the simplistic approach to cooking and baking, where you skip a few steps and strip the process to the bare minimum without affecting the integrity and deliciousness of the end result. This is exactly what we’re doing with this variation of a caramel walnut cheesecake recipe. We will skip covering the bottom of the pan in foil and baking in bain marie (which is a tray half-filled with water) for over an hour and opt for a lower temperature and less baking time. The point of this (skipped) step is mostly to avoid cracking at the surface of the cheesecake, which we will be covering with oozy walnut…

The fudgy dark brownie is definitely one of the most popular desserts among chocolate lovers. The texture and the intense taste of chocolate are always satisfying, especially if enjoyed with a nice cup of cappuccino. I stumbled upon the Ghirardelli Triple Chocolate brownie mix and was compelled to try it, since I’m a fervent fan of their chocolate squares. I also took the liberty of replacing the egg and 1/3 cup of oil called for on the box, with a can of red kidney beans. Kidney beans are quite high up on the list of fiber rich foods which brings the fudginess to the final product. It is becoming more…

I have a deep appreciation for the cuisine that emerged from Circassia, a historical country in Eastern Europe (near the black sea) where once lived the Cherkess or the Circassians. This nation was dispersed at the end of the Russian-Circassian war in 1864 and had to fled to Turkey and the Middle East, bringing along their food heritage and tradition. Circassian chicken tops my list of comfort foods. It’s is a chicken dish covered with a rich walnut gravy (walnuts mixed with stale bread, paprika, garlic and chicken broth) and served with pasta. The egyptian version serves the chicken on a bed of rice covered with coriander seasoned walnut gravy.…

This extra easy recipe is a real surprise and tastes so wonderful. It will brighten a summer barbecue or a fall dinner on the grill. Ingredients 1 fresh pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into 1/2″ slices1/2 cup brown sugar2 Tbsp. lemon juice1/4 tsp. cinnamon3 cups lime sorbet Directions Combine brown sugar, juices, and cinnamon until smooth. Spread on each side of each pineapple ring. Grill 4-5″ from medium coals 5-10 minutes, turning once, until sugar mixture melts and pineapple is heated and tender. Top each slice with a small scoop of sorbet and serve immediately. Photo by Sunsetoned from Pexels

Indulge in these cookies, which are easy to make and are a genius way to use leftover corn flakes that’s been sitting a bit too long on your shelf. So get whipping! Ingredients • 1 egg white• 1/2 cup sugar• 1/2 cup shredded coconut• 1 cup corn flakes• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract• pinch salt Instructions Preheat oven to 325F or 165C. Beat egg white until stiff.Stir remaining ingredients in. Drop by teaspoonfuls on baking sheet and bake about 20 minutes.Makes 18. Photo by FoodGenerations from Pexels

This soup is a classic, and very much appreciated by many especially on cold days. The steaming pot with delicious bread soaked in onion broth and melted cheese hit the spot. Try this French Onion Soup, we promise you won’t regret it (if you like onions that is!) Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon olive oil 3/4 pound peeled, halved, and sliced yellow onionthick slices french bread as required to form a single layer in each soup bowl pinch sugar 1 teaspoon flour 3 cups beef stock 1/2 cup dry white vermouth (optional) salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1/4 pound grated gruyère (or other strong cheese of…