Soups & Salads
The famous Tuscan soup, Ribollita, may have begun its life as a peasant dish, but it is certainly rich with flavors and textures. Filled with fresh garden vegetables and savory, hearty beans, Ribollita is hearty and satisfying, perfect for when the weather cools down. With bites of fatty pancetta, sips of flavorful, savory, and cheesy broth, and drizzles of tangy, bright oil, you'll be mopping this soup up with every bit of bread you can find! Get ready to drink this dish straight from the bowl!
The perfect spring day is bright, breezy, mild, and relaxing; so is this Sunshine Salad! This hearty salad is filled with savory chicken, crispy bacon, crisp apples, bright fruits, and tangy Gorgonzola cheese! Dressed up in a zesty and sweet dressing, Sunshine Salad positively beams with vibrancy and fun flavors! Since it's so quick and easy to make, you'll find yourself making this salad whenever you need a little sparkle!
Refreshing and irresistible salads aren't just summertime fare! The Ultimate Winter Salad is a bright and colorful mix of leafy garden-fresh greens, crisp apple slices, crunchy pecans, and of course the ruby-red sweetness of pomegranate. The gorgeous golden dressing has the zest and tang to shake you from the winter doldrums. The Ultimate Winter Salad is like a beam of sunshine in a bowl, which will leave you feeling sparkling!
Pasta Fagioli literally translates to "pasta and beans" which is exactly what Nonna's Pasta Fagioli delivers: savory, hearty bites of nutty cannellini beans and tender-cooked pasta. Nonna's Pasta Fagioli features her secret ingredient for a brighter, tangier broth with just the right touch of meatiness. Hot and freshly herby, this soup will quickly replace chicken noodle soup as your go-to comfort food. The day just feels better with a bowl of this on the table!
Posole, sometimes spelled pozole, is a traditional Mexican soup featuring a rich, savory broth and hominy—a kind of earthy-sweet dried corn kernel. New Mexico Posole takes that traditional soup and adds extra hearty seasonings and flavors. Infused with spicy red chiles, the meaty, chicken-flavored broth of New Mexico Posole is incredibly warming and comforting, exactly what you need on a chilly winter night. There's no end to the depth of flavors in this soup or to the depth of love you'll have for it once you try it!
Oh, pioneers of the kitchen! The path to exceptional flavors is clear with this Oregon Trail Chili recipe. Whether you prefer spicy-hot or mild, this beefy, herbaceous, sweet, and savory chili will bring a warm smile to your face. Oregon Trail Chili is also endlessly customizable, whether you like cilantro, cheese, a runny egg, or anything that fits your trailblazing palette! Let your mouth travel on earthy, smoky, and hearty tastes.
Valentine's Salad is a sweep-them-off-their-feet romantic version of the humble salad, as befits the name. Dressed in a luxurious and bright sauce with just a touch of heat, Valentine's Salad is as sunny as a day with your partner, with orange slices and creamy avocado. It even comes with little heart-shaped strawberry slices! This is a salad created to enchant you and your significant other just like you enchant each other!
The feeling of eating a warm bowl of chicken noodle soup on a cold and rainy day can’t be beat…except by this soup. Crack Chicken Noodle Soup is richer, creamier, and meatier thanks to the infusion of bacon flavor and crispy bacon pieces. Filled with tender noodles and melty sharp cheddar cheese, Crack Chicken Noodle Soup is chicken noodle soup will everything you love taken to the next level. Since it only takes 30 minutes to make, why would you wait on making it?
Surprisingly, Italian Wedding Soup isn't traditionally served at Italian weddings. Instead, the name refers to the marriage of the fresh, herby vegetables and the savory, juicy meatballs. We have to say, it's a match made in heaven. Italian Wedding Soup is a blissful blend of savory and garden tastes, happily hearty and festively flavored. Even if it isn't traditional, it would be a wonderful part of any wedding feast!
Italian Vegetable Soup is something of a misnomer since it's loaded with browned juicy ground sausage and beef broth for some extra savory flavor. Yet Italian Vegetable Soup is also swimming with tender onions, bright tomatoes, and hearty garbanzo beans, so it has everything you'd want from a vegetable soup! Colorful, warm, and topped with sharp parmesan, this soup is perfect for cold nights or for when you want a quicker, lighter meal during the week—it only takes 25 minutes or less to whip up this delicious dish!