American mardi gras soups, stews & chilis recipes

Louisiana Gumbo

My recipe combines the dark roux, seafood and spice of the Cajun version; and the savory tomatoes and other vegetables of the Creole dish.

Texas Chili (without beans)

This is a Texas style chili without beans. However, you can add any beans that you like. You can garnish with shredded cheese, diced onions or…

Ed's Chicago Cocoa Chili ( aka Chocolate Chili )

I like cooking and I love chili and chocolate, so if there was any way I could combine the three, I was gonna…

Young Mens Business League Secret Recipe Chocolate Beer Chili

The Young Men's Business League of Lititz Pennsylvania enters this chili in the annual Fire and Ice Chili…

Salmon and Vegetable Chowder

Creamy yet light, this veggie chowder delight can serve year-round as a stand-alone soup for lunch or dinner. To round it out, add tossed or fruit…

Almost A Borscht Soup

I wanted a hearty soup for lunch and had a left-over half head of boiled cabbage. What else could I do but go wild adding borschtish ingredients…

Chilled Watermelon Soup (Paleo-friendly)

Quick, easy and unique paleo soup that will certainly cool you down in the summer heat. This is a great way to…

Creamy Pumpkin Soup with Crab Claw

Pumpkin Soup is a cheerful addition to any meal, plus it’s full of vitamins & minerals & is a wonderful dish to…

Shrimp Barbeque

Watch out! There is alot of butter in this dish - but life is an adventure and we have to occasionally take some risks! You will want a good French…

Perfect Clear Chicken Broth

Step by Step and the secrets to make the perfect broth, suggestions on what to make with it and use the leftover chicken for more than one use. Take…

Super Smoky Southwestern Chili Beans

Don't you just love a great chili with beans recipe? So do I! I have a go to recipe for chili that my family…

Corn Chowder with Spam

A basic, simple chowder to fill those little holes in your menu. Tastes great but is always better the second day so make sure you make too much.…

Southwest Chicken Chili

Here is a great one pot chili with a little Southwest Flair

Black Bean Soup