the potatoes can be peeled or unpeeled. you can use a more readily available beer or ale.

serves 10
You might need to buy:
  • chopped yellow onion
  • sliced celery
  • reduced-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
  • whole or 2% reduced-fat milk
  • Garnishes:
  • finely minced parsley
  • crumbled blue cheese

make ahead and freeze.

serves 8
You might need to buy:
  • shredded Mexican cheese blend
serves 5
You might need to buy:
  • vanilla bean
  • heavy cream
  • whole milk
  • egg yolks
  • Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur
You might need to buy:
  • buttermilk
  • plain Greek yogurt
  • fresh blueberries or chocolate chips or other add in of choice
serves 2
You might need to buy:
  • sliced fresh onion
  • sliced parsnip
  • frozen baby lima beans
  • canned low-sodium whole tomatoes with their juice
  • smoked paprika
  • chile powder
  • chopped fresh cilantro
  • shredded reduced-fat Mexican-style cheese

Homayon Karimy’s Afghan soup recipe can be made with beef if desired.

serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • Roma tomatoes
  • small red onion
  • cilantro
  • jalapeno pepper
  • tomato paste
  • ground turmeric
  • frozen mixed vegetables
  • frozen chopped spinach
  • dried long flat wheat noodles
  • chopped fresh dill
  • dried mint
  • Optional garnish:
  • minced cilantro
  • minced jalapeno
You might need to buy:
  • orange juice with pulp
  • Hawaiian punch
  • frozen fruit punch concentrate
serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • thinly sliced carrots
  • beef broth
  • minced garlic
serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • lentils
  • vegetable broth
  • shredded cheddar cheese for garnish