Pork and Vegetable Soup with Noodles

Hearty, comforting, and full of flavor, this pork and vegetable soup with noodles is a satisfying bowl of goodness. Tender seared pieces of pork tenderloin simmer with onions, carrots, celery, garlic, and cauliflower in a rich chicken stock. Soft spätzle noodles soak up the savory broth, while smoked paprika adds depth and a touch ofContinueContinue reading “Pork and Vegetable Soup with Noodles”

Nagasaki Champon

If you’re a fan of hearty, flavorful noodle dishes, Nagasaki Champon is a must-try comfort food with a rich backstory. Born in the bustling port city of Nagasaki, this unique noodle soup is a delicious reflection of the city’s vibrant cultural melting pot—an intersection of Chinese, Japanese, and Western influences. Originally created as an affordable,ContinueContinue reading “Nagasaki Champon”

Polish Sauerkraut Soup

Polish Sauerkraut Soup is a soul-warming dish made with tender pork ribs simmered until falling off the bone. Earthy potatoes, sweet carrots, and onions add body to the broth, while tangy sauerkraut gives it the signature bite that makes it so comforting. The soup is seasoned with aromatic dried herbs and a touch of smokedContinueContinue reading “Polish Sauerkraut Soup”

Top Favorite Family Dinners

I have been looking back at when I first started posting recipes, motivated by people asking about dishes I made on repeat that my kids always asked for. These top favorite family dinners have held up over time, and I thought they deserved some new light. Starting from the top left and working across theContinueContinue reading “Top Favorite Family Dinners”

Korean Ramen Eggs in Soy Broth

Korean ramen eggs in soy broth (Gyeran-Jangjorim) are soft-cooked ramen eggs steeped in a rich soy-based broth simmered with garlic, onion, and peppers. These jammy eggs soak up deep umami flavor from the aromatic broth, making them perfect on their own, with rice, or topping your favorite bowl of noodles. This recipe is based onContinueContinue reading “Korean Ramen Eggs in Soy Broth”

Polish Meatball Soup

Comfort in a bowl, the Polish way. Polish meatball soup has tender turkey meatballs seasoned with onion, garlic, and fresh dill simmer in a rich, creamy chicken broth infused with even more dill for that signature herbal kick. Packed with hearty leeks, sweet carrots, earthy potatoes, and velvety celery root, this soul-soothing soup is bothContinueContinue reading “Polish Meatball Soup”

Spicy Chicken Udon with Ramen Eggs

This soul-warming bowl of spicy chicken udon with ramen eggs brings the heat and depth in every slurp. Thick, chewy udon noodles swim in a rich, spicy ginger garlic broth, layered with flavor and just the right amount of kick. Tender pieces of gochujang-soy marinated chicken add smoky heat and umami, while soft ramen eggs,ContinueContinue reading “Spicy Chicken Udon with Ramen Eggs”

Potato Leek Soup

This comforting potato leek soup is a rustic classic, simmered low and slow with tender potatoes, sweet leeks, onions, and garlic. Fragrant marjoram and thyme add earthy depth and herbal warmth, giving each spoonful a delicate, savory complexity. Creamy yet light, it’s the perfect comfort food—simple, nourishing, and full of layered flavor from humble ingredientsContinueContinue reading “Potato Leek Soup”

Red Curry Dumpling Soup

If you’re in the mood for something cozy, comforting, and just a little spicy, this Red Curry Dumpling Soup is everything you didn’t know you were craving. It’s got the comfort of a classic dumpling soup, but with the bold, fragrant kick of Thai red curry. The broth is rich and creamy—thanks to coconut milk,ContinueContinue reading “Red Curry Dumpling Soup”

Authentic Miso Soup

My family loves authentic Japanese miso soup. It is super simple in process and number of ingredients, but it is complex in flavor. If you haven’t had miso soup before, it is a delicate, savory broth made with fermented miso paste dissolved into a light dashi stock (a broth traditionally made from kombu seaweed andContinueContinue reading “Authentic Miso Soup”