Soups & Stews

The name “Eggs in Purgatory” originates from the Catholic faith, with the poached eggs representing “souls” and the tomato sauce surrounding them representing “Purgatory”. The big idea being that the souls are suspended between Heaven and Hell.   I came up with this spooky dish after scavenging through my freezer to discover an assortment of smoked and cooked meats that I’d squirreled away who knows when. Yippy skippy! I scored big time! And that’s why when I cook, I cook for at least two days and freeze the leftovers. You never know when you may need these delicious morsels. Be...

Being a fourth generation Texan at Flat Fork, this is how my mother taught me to make chili, and man was it good. Her rule was no beans or tomatoes in the chili. God forbid! You’d be out of the will! Despite the hard and fast rule, Mom always seemed to have a big pot of pinto beans on the stove and cornbread in a cast iron skillet in the oven. Her chili garnishes were the best ever.   So I’ve carried on the tradition, but of course, I had to put my own love spin on it… The secret...

Let’s Pump-It Up… with this roasted pumpkin soup garnished with the sinfulness of crispy duck confit relish. This pumpkin soup is easy to make, super sexy, and the nutritional benefits from pumpkin is eye opening. You can also make it with butternut squash, as well. The key to this soup is roasting the pumpkin drizzled with cane or maple syrup. Then its introduced with caramelized onions, garlic, and bay leaves…with the addition of grated nutmeg, cinnamon, and peanut butter! Yes, peanut butter to take it over the top! It adds that slightly, perfect, and nutty flavor that pairs beautifully with the...

This is truly over the top roasted pumpkin soup is one of my favorites. The pairing of the crispy duck confit relish as a garnish just shouts Autumn and throws this pumpkin soup out of the ball park. I guarantee!   One spoon full makes your eyes roll back into your head, as a warming sensation wraps around like the feel of cashmere against your skin. Baby. OH. BABY! Serves 8 [ingredients title=”Equipment”] Chef knife Large sheet pan lined with foil Small sauté pan Large sauce pan Measuring spoons and cups Microplane Medium large stock pot or large dutch oven...