American cocktail party soups, stews & chilis recipes

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…

Canned Salsa Genovesi Style

Salsa is the Spanish for sauce. Salsa is the combination of chilies, tomatoes, celery, cilantro and a variety of other ingredients, and has been…

Zippy Tomato Soup

Wow! When my mother-in-law, Margie, introduced me to her Zippy Tomato Soup, I became an instant convert! And that's saying a lot because up until…

Broccoli and Cheese Soup

Nice creamy soup

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…

Fall Comfort Food Favorites

A roundup of the best comfort foods for fall. Mac and Cheese Chili Meatloaf Pasta Sauces Apple Pie Soup Stew Much much more

Sweet and Sour mini meatballs

This is an easy semi home made recipe that can be made up to two days ahead and then reheated. It is actually better the next day because the fat…

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…

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.…

Fish soup

Hearty healthy fish soup good for any occasion

Jan's Chicago Chili

I have tweaked and developed this recipe over 30 years. I think you will love it, as does all my family. It is a complete, healthy and satisfying…

Southwest Chicken Chili

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

Cheddar Baked Potato Soup

Russian Sweet And Sour Cabbage Soup