If I had to name a food that I most enjoy making with friends, I would have to say dumplings. These delicious two-bite treats are a staple in our homes and can be used as snacks, appetizers or even a light meal by themselves. You can vary the filling, by adding vegetables or changing the meat. They ...
Red Lentil Soup
This red lentil soup is a delicious twist on split pea soup. Red lentils are much smaller than brown lentils, which means they cook faster and dissolve into a luscious creamy soup. They can be found at organic food stores or Indian or Middle Eastern groceries. The mild, smooth flavor of the soup ...
Basic Split Pea Soup
Recipe source:From the Cooking with Friends Kitchen Ingredients3 large diced onions 4 Tbs. olive oil 4 garlic cloves 1 Tbs. Kosher salt (more to taste) 1 tsp. dried oregano (or more fresh) 2 bay leaves 2 Tsp. Black pepper 2 lb. split peas 16 cups chicken stock (or water with chicken ...
Turkey Alphabet Soup
If you calculated right (or wrong -- however you look at it) you should have tons of leftovers after Thanksgiving to make and freeze great soups, pot pies & such. It can be hard to motivate to cook after such a big holiday, especially if you've hosted a big Thanksgiving dinner. Invite a friend to ...
Winter Chicken, Vegetable & Rice Soup
Feel free to experiment with whatever veggies you have on hand. If you're pressed for time, use canned broth and a pre-cooked store-bought rotisserie chicken. Recipe source:Cooking With Friends KitchenIngredients3 quarts chicken stock (see recipe below for homemade) 2 yellow onions, diced 1 cup ...
Fall Squash Soup
This soup is super easy to make. You can improvise with various kinds of squash and other veggies to invent your own soup. And, if you're making the soup with a friend, you'll have someone to bounce ingredient ideas back and forth with. Recipe source:Cooking With Friends KitchenIngredients1 ...
Tomato Basil Marinara
The success of this marinara sauce depends upon the freshness and quality of the ingredients. If possible, use fresh-from-the-garden or farmers’ market tomatoes. If good tomatoes are out of season or unavailable, use the finest canned tomatoes you can find; we prefer the taste of San Marzano. Make ...
Perfect Pesto
This hard-to-beat recipe is great to make with friends and freeze in ice cube trays for future meals. Recipe source:Cooking With Friends KitchenIngredients4 oz. fresh basil, washed thoroughly, stems discarded 1 cup flat leaf parsley, washed thoroughly, stems discarded 3/4 cup toasted pine ...
Golden Chicken Tenders
It's the simplicity of this recipe that makes it so enticing. The tenders freeze and reheat well, making them a sure bet for kids' weekday meals. Vary the dipping sauces and your family will never get tired of these golden chicken tenders. Recipe source:Cooking With Friends KitchenIngredients4 ...
Basic Chicken Stock
You can buy broth from the store, but your soup will have more depth if you make your own stock, which is remarkably easy. You can also use chicken stock in place of water for flavorful rice or vegetables or as a base for almost any soup. Don�t worry about chopping the vegetables perfectly, they ...