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Green Chili Chicken Chowder
I came up with this soup because I was in the mood for a chowder style soup, but was looking for a different flavor profile. I opted to...
Scott Johnson
Jan 29, 20232 min read
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Green Chili Tomatillo Sauce
Since I made this website I've posted soups with green chili sauce as a base. I decided make a separate entry for this as it's a very...
Scott Johnson
Jan 25, 20232 min read
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Roasted Onion & Horseradish
I came up with this soup because I wanted to make a soup that mimics an onion dip in concept. I decided to start with a charred onion ...
Scott Johnson
Jan 22, 20233 min read
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Turkey & Mushroom Chili
This particular recipe is for a turkey based chili that's loaded with mushrooms and roasted peppers. I used Anaheims and Poblanos in...
Scott Johnson
Jan 19, 20232 min read
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Almond & Cauliflower Bisque
I came up with this soup because I wanted to do something a little different. I love roasted cauliflower, and frequently will add...
Scott Johnson
Jan 18, 20232 min read
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Ham & Mushroom Bisque w/ Gougeres
I came up with this soup because I wanted to use up holiday leftovers, but in a different way. Normally I make a split pea soup, or a...
Scott Johnson
Jan 17, 20232 min read
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Gougeres
Gougeres are a french cheese puff that you make from pate au choux. A dough that you make by cooking flour with water and butter, then...
Scott Johnson
Jan 17, 20232 min read
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Crispy Pancetta
This is a great garnish that is extremely versatile and is very easy to make. The process is very similar to my crispy chicken skin. ...
Scott Johnson
Jan 15, 20231 min read
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Salmorejo
I made this soup during the summer when I had an abundance of garden tomatoes. In the past I've always made a gazpacho to use my extra...
Scott Johnson
Jan 14, 20233 min read
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Yogurt & Barley Soup with Meatballs
I came up with this soup as a blend of two different Armenian recipes that I had stumbled across. I decided that I wanted to make a...

SJ
Dec 12, 20222 min read
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Buckwheat Meatballs
I made these meatballs specifically for my Yogurt & Barley Soup with Meatballs. The recipe I made was a blend of two Armenian soups,...

SJ
Nov 29, 20222 min read
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Hasenpheffer
This is a classic German and Dutch stew that literally means "pepper rabbit". The reason being is that you marinate the rabbit in a...
Scott Johnson
Nov 27, 20223 min read
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Spaetzle
I was introduced to this dish when I started working at Tersiguel's in Ellicot City. I don't remember the whole dish, but I believe it...

SJ
Nov 2, 20222 min read
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Gingered Pumpkin Soup
Going to the grocery store in the fall, around Halloween time, there is an abundance of pumpkins everywhere you go. I wanted to take...

SJ
Oct 10, 20222 min read
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Mushroom & Long Bean Soup with Bacon
I made up this soup because I wanted to come up with a way to incorporate the long beans from my garden in a different way. I have...

SJ
Sep 13, 20222 min read
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Fried Shallots
I've been making versions of these since my second kitchen job, as Tersiguel's, over two decades ago. When I made them there, we...

SJ
Sep 12, 20222 min read
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Watermelon Gazpacho w/ Avocado Relish
This is a great variation on a gazpacho that comes out a touch sweeter and smoother than most gazpacho's I've made. While I do add a...
Scott Johnson
Sep 4, 20222 min read
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Ginger Chicken & Sweet Potato Threads
I made this soup when I was feeling a little under the weather and wanted a rich chicken soup loaded with vegetables and noodles. I...
Scott Johnson
Jun 14, 20224 min read
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Roasted Eggplant & Tahini Soup
I came up with this soup while sorting through my pantry and trying to make something new. I had made some hummus awhile back and had...
Scott Johnson
May 3, 20222 min read
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Smoked Tomato & Mozzarella
This is a garnish I made to accompany one of my soups. It is essentially a caprese salad with a little bit of a tweak. Mainly adding...
Scott Johnson
Apr 12, 20221 min read
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