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  • Quinoa Vegetarian Chili Recipe
    November 21, 2022

    Quinoa Vegetarian Chili Recipe

    Chili is mostly always made with meat. Not this time. My husband and kids absolutely love this dish. It is a perfect blend of spices, beans for protein, and quinoa paired with a delicious Chenin Blanc on a cold winter...

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  • Creamy Smoked Cheddar Cauliflower Soup
    March 21, 2022

    Creamy Smoked Cheddar Cauliflower Soup

    A weeknight recipe that is savory and embeds the flavors of smoked cheddar cheese, leek and white wine for a delicious soup. Chef’s notes: you can use any cheese you have on hand. I have used smoked Gouda with good results. My...

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  • Cold Gazpacho with Avocado and Crabmeat
    July 25, 2021

    Cold Gazpacho with Avocado and Crabmeat

      With the weather heating up, fresh tomatoes and cucumbers are abundant either in your home garden or local farmer’s market.  This is the perfect time to indulge in this delicious cold soup. Pair with a refreshing Rose or Chardonnay....

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  • Potato Leek Soup
    January 14, 2019

    Potato Leek Soup

    As January arrives, the weather can get chilly in the evening, even here in sunny Southern California. Soup has always been a classic dish and this recipe for Potato Leek is one of our family favorites. Following holiday meals that...

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  • Italian Wedding Soup
    November 26, 2017

    Italian Wedding Soup

    Soup is always a season essential. It highlights current produce, its weight and heartiness counter balances the weather and it can stand up to an elegant dinner party as well as a casual meal on the couch. This winter we're...

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  • Savory Pumpkin Soup
    October 10, 2016

    Savory Pumpkin Soup

    Autumn is in full swing and everyone seems to be going crazy over pumpkin! So often pumpkin recipes are heavily spiced and varying in levels of sweet. This soup celebrates the savory flavor of pumpkin without the mask of seasonal...

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