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March Meals in Minutes

 Naturally, people often come to me and OntheFly in search of quick recipes. Though, I will be the first to admit that my recipes are not always fast. Easy, yes. Fast, ehhhh, sometimes. Everyone (or, at least, many many people out there) wants to whip-up their meals as quick as possible. […]

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Green Pea Soup

 This is not quite the easiest soup I could post, but OH MY GOSH is it good. Split pea soup is my absolute favorite Dutch food- even more than cheese and baked goods. There is something just so brilliant about the blend of peas and pork. Plus its nickname is […]

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OntheFly Hot and Sour Soup

 When you see one of my recipes specifically labelled with “OntheFly” then you know that it is a true on-the-fly kitchen creation. In this instance, I do this not to pat myself on the back for inventiveness in the kitchen but rather to distinguish that though this recipe mimics, it […]

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Veggie Soup à la Rani

 In the first of what I hope are many submissions by friends and OntheFly readers, I’m happy to present my dear friend Rani’s veggie soup. Rani is a far better cook than I am, so I am very grateful that he sent this recipe my way for soup month. He’s […]

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ABC Soup

 It’s funny. When I look up this soup, every entry I find starts the exact same way it was initially described to me: “I don’t know why it’s called ABC Soup, and there really aren’t any rules on what to put in it…“. So here’s my official prognosis: ABC Soup […]

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Soothing Soups

 With snow almost coming down on my home town last week, it seems like no one can escape winter this year. And with February usually making me shiver (musical reference intended), it’s probably the perfect time to explore some nice warm soups and stews. Fact: drinking a bowl of chicken soup will […]