New England Clam Chowder

Here's a little not-so-secret fact about me - I love clam chowder. You may even know that the very first recipe I ever posted on my blog was Manhattan Clam Chowder. Last year I did an updated recipe and post about it around my 6-year blogging anniversary. I've also shared a recipe for Rhode Island Clam Chowder. But, believe it or not, this is actually the first time I'm sharing a recipe for the classic, creamy New England version that everybody seems to think of first when they hear the words clam chowder.

Now, don't hate me New Englanders, but Manhattan is actually my favorite kind (and I can't stand the Patriots). I do enjoy the rich white chowder from time to time, though. I think I might have mentioned going on a quest to try as many types of clam chowder as I could get my hands on last year. But I must have forgotten about it, because I never did it. Maybe this will be my year.

Caldo de Mariscos (Mexican Seafood Soup)

A few weeks ago, I was given the chance to try all five varieties of South Africa's number one cooking sauce, Veri Peri.  Veri Peri is made wtih African Bird's Eye Chiles and is gluten free, dairy free and low carb.   A staple for a long time in many homes across South Africa, it can be used as a marinade, ingredient, or condiment.  It comes in five varieties that include Mild, Garlic, Lemon Herb, Hot, and Veri Hot.  So.  We love our hot sauces in this house be it on eggs, popcorn, chicken, or soup...so my I made it my mission to actually incorporate it into a recipe (as well as using it as a condiment).

10-Minute Shrimp and Tortilla Soup

It's official.  Tortilla Soup is OFFICIALLY my favorite soup.  Top o' the list.  Numero uno.  The best.  Can't get enough.  Remember a couple of days ago when I tried a different (to me) Tortilla soup recipe?  I liked it.  It was yummy.  But it started me thinking...why in the world was I limiting myself to just one recipe?  Sure, I love it...the bomb, remember!?  God, how much of a dork am I?  I mean...who says the bomb anymore?  Or dork for the matter.  I digress.  But it is.  The bomb.