With the holiday season just around the corner, many of us have quickly begun to race with to-do lists, decoration ideas, and tasty dishes. This time of year tends to be quite busy; however, I always try to make time to whip up seasonal treats for my family and friends.
Cooking has always been of great enjoyment for me, particularly in this beautiful autumn season. What is better than curling up with a good book near the fire, only to have the aroma of a hearty beef stew filling the chilly air? I’m sure we all have our favorite fall recipes. I’m usually partial to dishes that are not only flavorful but healthy and can be whipped up in a hurry. Below I have listed three of my favorite recipes this time of year. Try them out. See what you think!
TIFFANY BEAN POT SOUP
My mother got this recipe from a little restaurant in Santa Fe where she used to take vacations with her family as a young girl. It is absolutely incredible — especially when paired with a nice slice of cornbread. Since this recipe is somewhat extensive, I recommend just using a box or two of Jiffy Cornbread mix, if you’re craving cornbread as a side item. It will save you some extra time.
Because this takes four to six hours to cook completely, I would recommend starting this early on a free afternoon. Also, this soup is wonderful reheated. So even if you end up feeling as though you have made far too much, you can simply put it in the refrigerator and save it for later.
2 cups of dried pinto beans
1 pound ham, cubed, precooked
1 quart water
1 22-ounce can tomato juice
4 cups chicken stock
3 onions, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons chopped parsley
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
4 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon crushed bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds, ground
1/2 teaspoon rosemary leaves, crushed
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon ground marjoram
1/4 whole cloves
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground thyme
1/2 teaspoon sweet basil
1 cup sherry
Article comments
1 - icypenguin
Is that really supposed to be 2 TABLESPOONS of ground beef?
2 - Caitlyn
Oh heavens, no! That should definitely be listed as 2 pounds. My fault! Thanks for catching that!