Category: Salads, Soups & Sauces

• Yellow Split Pea Soup – Quebec Style

  

  We had authentic Pea Soup during our visit to Old Quebec City and it was amazing! The Pea soup was way better than what I remember as a kid growing up in Western Canada! Now it’s my new favourite! We wanted to recreate our experience and found this recipe closely matching the same ingredient profile.…

• Cilantro and Basil Pasta Salad

  

  A great salad in the summer when the garden is full of fresh herbs. This salad recipe is great to make the day ahead of your guests arriving. Serves 6. Ingredients 3 Cups dry elbow pasta1 Cup Sliced green onion1/2 Cup finely chopped fresh cilantro1/2 Cup finely chopped fresh basil1 Cup small cubed cheddar1 Cup…

• Herbed Rice and Bean Salad

  

  As summer approaches it’s nice to have a selection of salad recipes to choose from. Ingredients1 cup uncooked rice1 and 3/4 cup water1 can of kidney beans (398ml)1/4 cup finely chopped basil1/4 cup finely chopped parsley1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro3 Tbsp finely chopped oregano2 small garlic cloves finely diced3 chopped green onions1/2 tsp salt1/4 tsp…

• Murlo Seafood Chowder

  

  We became a huge fan of the rich and creamy seafood chowder when we visited the Canadian Maritimes! We wanted recreate the same seafood chowder at home and found a great recipe matching our taste experience at KellyNeil.com, ‘Nova Scotia Seafood Chowder’. Our version following this same recipe worked out great! You can refrigerate the…

• Cream of Potato Soup

  

  This is a wonderful hearty soup. The blend of the herbs, bacon and stock is truly a treat on a cold day. Ingredients 2 Cups diced onions1 garlic clove 10 small russet potatoes 7 slices of bacon1 Cup milk2 Cups 1/2 and 1/2 cream4 Cups chicken stock1 Tbsp dried parsley1/2 tsp ground thyme1/4 tsp black…

• Butternut Squash Soup

  

  This soup has few ingredients but it packs in some great flavour.  Roasting the Butternut squash before making the soup is the trick here. Ingredients1 large Butternut squash(yields 4 Cups puréed)1 tsp oil3 Cups Chicken stock1 Cup milk1/4 tsp chipotle chilli powder (optional)salt and pepper to taste Directions1. Cut Butternut Squash in half lengthwise. 2.…

• Roasted Parsnip Soup

  

  Parsnips are a great and sometimes forgotten root vegetable. This is not just your grandma’s veggie when it makes such a delightful dish. Ingredients 7 cups 1 inch cubes parsnips1 medium onion1/2 cup diced green peppercanola oil2 cloves garlic1/2 tsp salt1/2 tsp black pepper1 tsp cumin1/2 tsp coriander1/2 tsp lemon pepper7 cups chicken stock2 cups…

• Homemade Egg Noodle & Turkey Soup

  

  What to do with the turkey meat still on the bones? Make an easy to prepare soup of course! You may substitute turkey for chicken. Makes 8 servings Optional: This recipe includes Homemade Egg Noodles.  Instructions on how to make eggs noodles is available at our Pasta blog. Bone Broth Ingredients1 turkey carcass broke into…

• Turkey & Wild Rice Soup/Soup Stock

  

  We take you step-by-step on how to prepare the bird carcass, to making soup stock to making a delicious soup for the family! You will need a large soup pot or Dutch oven.  Makes 8 servings. Turkey Stock Ingredients 1.  left over turkey or chicken carcass2.  2 celery stalks cut in 4ths3.  1 medium onion…

• Turkey/Chicken Gravy

  

  Murlo turkey or chicken gravy side dish recipe has served us well over the years and hope you enjoy it! Visit our Murlo Discovery Channel video: Holiday Dinner (Preparing & Hosting) for quick overview on some of the meal preparation. Makes 14 servings Ingredients4 cups pan drippings plus chicken stock to get to the desired…