If you’re like me and love a good Cream of Broccoli soup, one that’s a soup and not a glorified cheese sauce in a bowl (although those do have their place & I have one on my site) this is the soup for you. Delicate, luscious, with a few French twists, Russell’s Cream of Broccoli Soup stands by itself. A “raft” of good cheddar is sprinkled across the top and broiled until bubbly and lightly toasted. Amazing.
Pureed Parsnips
You’ll think you’re eating at a five-star restaurant when you taste these Pureed Parsnips. Absolutely creamy, these are the perfect foil for so many dishes, and as simple as mashed potatoes.
Greek Meatball Soup
While many of us, even here in the States, have at least a passing familiarity with the classic Greek soups enriched with Avgolemono and flavored with lemon, this Greek Meatball Soup takes things in a different direction.
Coq au Riesling – Chicken with White Wine
Hey Frugal Friends! This is Coq au Riesling – Chicken with White Wine. It’s a dish that masquerades around looking (and sounding) all gourmet. It’s all smoke and mirrors, along with a handful of ingredients (and a little wine!) It’s a fave at our house, and I hope it will be at yours, too!
3 Drop Dead Simple Ways to Make Crème Fraîche
Being an avid reader of cooking magazines, when crème fraîche appeared on my radar, I was wild to use this “new” (to me) ingredient. Of course, it wasn’t available and it took years (decades, even) before I ever found it in a grocery store.





