Be sure to save the leftover ham bone and meat scraps from a ham dinner. INGREDIENTS: 1 (1 lb) ham bone 3 1/2 cup water 2 1/2 cups chicken broth 2 cups split peas 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil 2/3 cup finely chopped leeks or green onions 1/3 cup finely chopped carrots 1/3 cup...Read More

Good soups start with rich, homemade stock. Split pea soup makes a deeply satisfying, hearty meal that is perfect for a rainy, winter day — don’t forget to bake some cornbread to go with it! Serve with a glass of syrah or Grüner Veltliner. INGREDIENTS: 2 cups onions, chopped 1 cup carrots, chopped 4 garlic...Read More