This is a soup that I was introduced to at Tersiguel's in Ellicott City. Though this recipe is different, it was one of the first...

As I've been making soups for this site sometimes I find a description of a soup that really intrigues me. This is one of those...

Though there is not complete consensus as to where New Brunswick Stew originated from, one thing for certain is that it is a classic...

There are a ton of barbecue sauce recipes out there, additionally there are a good amount of sauces that you can buy already made that...

This isn't a soup that I've made while working at restaurants. Actually, I rarely use peanuts in restaurants because it's one of the...

This is a soup that is almost always different. From the vegetables used in the soup, to the ingredients that make up the balls the...

When I was working at Calhoun's Brewery in Harrisonburg we had three soups on the menu. Vegetarian Black Bean, Chili Con Carne, and Beer...

When I was an undergraduate in Harrisonburg, VA there was a Vietnamese restaurant, Saigon Cafe, that I frequented. It was inexpensive...

Chili is one of those dishes that a lot of people make. There are so many different approaches to making chili, from vegetables, types...

Gumbo is a hearty, warming stew that can be made in numerous ways, and with numerous proteins. It's perfect on a cold day, or on a day...

There are a ton of ways to marinate chicken to prepare it for cooking. Normally I alter how I'm marinating/brining/rubbing it based upon...

Preserved lemons, in my opinion, are a staple you should have on hand in your kitchen. Like roasted garlic it adds complexity and depth...

There are a number of different ways to thicken and add mouthfeel to soups and sauces. One of the most basic ones is roux. Roux is a...

This is another one of those soups that I don't make too often, mainly because I don't keep lobster on my menus. I normally will plan it...

This is one of those soups that I honestly can't remember when I started making it. The components of this soup are ones that I...

This soup is a staple in almost any restaurant, especially if they serve baked potatoes regularly or as a special. It's a great way to...

This is another one of those soups that evolved from a dinner entree I have run in the past. Normally, when I've done this for an...

I always enjoy making soups that are a touch different. For this particular soup I wanted to use up my leftovers from Thanksgiving, but...

When I worked at Sixth Engine I was introduced to Golden Curry brand Japanese curry. It comes in differing heat scales but has a nice...

This is a soup from the area that I grew up in. The blue crabs from the Chesapeake are abundant during the late summer/fall and even...