This classic French soup is made with Rich Beef-Bone Stock and a heavy blanket of sautéed onions and leeks. You can lighten it up a bit by serving the soup as is, without the traditional cheese and bread topping. In Parisian bistros, onion soup is prepared in an ovenproof bowl, topped with a slice […]
Recipes
Kathy Gunst’s Rich Beef-Bone Broth
Beef-bone broth has become all the rage in recent years, due to the popularity of the Paleo diet, one that promotes eating lots of meat as well as this type of rich, nourishing broth. It is said to have all kinds of health benefits, since it’s rich in protein, gelatin, and anti-oxidants.
Kathy Gunst’s Sicilian Black Lentil Soup with Guanciale and Grated Orange
There are enough options in this beautiful soup to really make it your own (use guanciale or pancetta, Sicilian or European lentils, white or red wine, protein or vegetable stock, orange-flavored olive oil or not). But whatever you do, do not skimp on the orange or tangerine zest. That one bright element makes this a soup you won’t soon forget.
Helen You’s Pork and Chive Dumplings
If you’re seeking the most classic Chinese dumpling, look no further than pork and chives. The combination represents all of the balance that makes a great dumpling: sweet, rich meat plus bright, fresh vegetables.
Helen You’s Eight-Vegetable Dumplings
The number eight signifies good luck in China, and in this dumpling, eight kinds of vegetables come together to make a concentrated, lip-smacking soup right in a dumpling skin.
Helen You’s Salmon and Dill Dumplings
Salmon and dill may not be a classic northern Chinese flavor pairing, but that didn’t stop Helen You from using them to create a fantastic dumpling filling.
