Category: Salads, Soups, Sauces & Syrups

• 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…

• Herb 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. Ingredients2 Cups diced onions1 garlic clove10 small russet potatoes7 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 pepper`3 Tbsp bacon…

• 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 our Homemade Egg Noodles.  Bone BrothIngredients1 turkey carcass broke into pieces3 carrots cut into 3 inch long portions3 celery stalks cut into 3…

• Turkey/Chicken & Wild Rice Soup

  

  We enjoy making this delicious soup for the family! It is a great way to use leftover turkey or chicken while stretching the food budget. Ingredients3 cups diced turkey meat3 sliced carrots1 diced stalk of celerysalt and pepper to taste10 cups turkey stock1/2 cup wild rice1 bay leave Directions1. Place all turkey soup ingredients in…

• Turkey/Chicken Gravy

  

  Murlo turkey/chicken gravy recipe has served us well over the years. Visit our Holiday Dinner (Preparing & Hosting) blog for hosting a holiday dinner. Ingredients4 cups pan drippings plus chicken stock to get to the desired amount1/2 cup floursalt and pepper to taste Directions1. Once the roasted turkey or chicken has been removed from the…

• Curried Carrot Creamed Soup

  

  This is a healthy delicious soup with a mild spice that should suit any taste on a cold day. Serves 6 Ingredients1 medium sized onion diced3 cups chopped carrots6 cups Chicken Stock low or no salt1/2 cup Cream1 Tbsp Butter1/4 tsp Cardamom1/4 tsp Hot Curry Powder1/4 tsp Cumin1/4 Tsp Parsley2 Bay leaves1 tsp salt Directions1.…