A hearty version of everyone’s favorite chowder!

serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • butter
  • minced onion
  • bottled clam juice
  • half and half
  • white pepper

Styled after my Dad’s method for making stuffed artichokes. Makes a great appetizer or side dish.

You might need to buy:
  • medium artichokes
  • lemon
  • dry break crumbs
  • grated parmigiana cheese
  • chopped parsley
  • salt and pepper to taste

A great party appetizer to eat over tortilla chips.

You might need to buy:
  • black beans
  • whole kernel corn
  • diced tomato
  • salt and pepper to taste

Nice and hearty

serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • herb cube
  • small chopped onion
  • dice potatoes
  • skimmed milk

A yummy, super-filling Japanese omelet! Feel free to add veggies, or eliminate the chicken to make this a vegetarian meal!

You might need to buy:
  • large eggs

Easy enough to turn into a yummy vegetarian soup if you don’t want the chicken. Add all of your favorite veggies!

serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • - 3/4 cup of heavy cream
  • fresh ground pepper to taste
  • sea salt
  • minced garlic
  • peas
  • corn
  • diced carrot
  • Your choice of vegetables.
  • butter

A party favorite that’s easy enough to adapt to your tastes.

You might need to buy:
  • shredded mozzarella cheese
  • grated parmigiana cheese
  • minced garlic
  • chopped water chesnuts
  • salt and pepper to taste

Super refreshing soup with a nice kick! Added bonus… it’s vegan!

ready in about 45 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • fresh basil
  • root ginger
  • large carrots

This dish is a great way to try Japanese cuisine without going too crazy. It’s a nice balance of familiar flavors and unique ingredients that anyone will love. Enjoy taking a trip to your nearest Asian supermarket to find some of these ingredients ;)

You might need to buy:
  • Panko flakes
  • cabbage
  • scallions
  • Okonomiyaki sauce
  • Kewpie mayo
  • Seaweed flakes
  • bonito flakes