Author: Susan Leiser

Italian, Soups

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Italian Wedding Soup was often served in my fam at holiday time, which is typical of its use also in Italy. The soup features meatballs and escarole, and your standard onions, carrot and celery that appear in many soups. Usually made with a smaller pasta, my version uses tortellini, which […]

Appetizers, Main, Mexican, Party Food

Party Time: Nacho Bar Style

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With football season upon us, I thought it would be fun to have a Nacho Bar party. My son LOVED it! For the protein, I used ground chicken, but you could easily use ground beef or turkey if you choose. The queso – or cheese sauce – comes together in […]

Mexican, Side Dish, Vegetarian

Black Beans

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My Black Beans are the perfect side for any Mexican Night. Feel free to make them ahead and reheat before you get your meal or party started!

Appetizers, Mexican, Side Dish, Vegetarian

Salsa Fresca

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Fresh salsa is so great to make when you are having a taco night or a Mexican theme dinner at home. It’s also a hit at parties. There’s not cooking involved, just a bit of chopping. Here’s a great recipe for the next time you need a salsa fix! It […]

Italian, Soups, Vegetarian

Escarole and Bean Soup

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Here’s a recipe for one of the easiest soups to make in the world: Escarole and Bean Soup. The biggest burden is cleaning the escarole. I recommend filling a large bowl with water. Remove the core from the escarole by cutting the head in half. Place the half escarole flat […]