Sentences with phrase «as cumin powder»

My only recommendation would be, use little less say 1/4 tsp as cumin powder tends to be little strong in flavor than seeds.

You can add further spices to your liking such as cumin powder or chilli, or even a little Dijon mustard with a dash of black salt — which has a unique sulfur like taste and hence mimics eggs well in veganised recipes.

Not exact matches

Then there are commercial curry powders, such as the Raja Jahan brand, which contains coriander, cumin, turmeric, fenugreek, celery seed, fennel, and mangril, a mystery ingredient variously identified by the locals as curry leaf or poppy seeds.

6 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 teaspoon salt 2 1/2 cups coconut milk, recipe here 1 3 - pound chicken, cut up into 3 / 4 - inch cubes 5 small dried red chiles, such as piquins, stems and seeds removed (optional) 4 shallots, peeled and chopped 1 small piece galangal, peeled and chopped (or substitute ginger) 1 whole clove 6 cashew nuts 6 almonds 6 candlenuts (or substitute macadamia nuts or cashews) 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder 1 curry leaf (optional) 3 tablespoons ghee (recipe here) or vegetable oil 3 bay leaves 2 stalks lemongrass, bulbs included, left whole 1 - inch cinnamon stick

Here I have also added roasted cumin powder as it's smell works great with spinach leaves.

I made my own version of your steak seasoning: Deidra's Home Made Steak Seasoning Ingredients: 3 Tbsp paprika 2 Tbsp granulated garlic 4 Tbsp onion powder 1 Tbsp mustard powder 1 Tbsp brown sugar 1 Tbsp Deidra's sriracha salt 1 Tbsp Deidra's chili powder # 6, Recipe follows 1 Tbsp black pepper 1 Tbsp Deidra's 1 tsp turmeric 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp cayenne Instructions: Mix all of the ingredients together in a used spice container until they are well combined Rub a generous portion into the steaks before cooking Deidra's Chili Powder # 6 Ingredients: 1 Tbsp Guajillo chili powder 1 Tbsp Pequin chili powder 1 Tbsp New Mexico chili powder 1 Tbsp Chile de Arbol chili powder 1 Tbsp Pasilla chili powder 1 Tbsp Ancho chili powder Instructions: Mix ingredients well Store in a cool, dry, and dark place As I'm sure you can tell I'm not quite up to your heat level, my fpowder 1 Tbsp mustard powder 1 Tbsp brown sugar 1 Tbsp Deidra's sriracha salt 1 Tbsp Deidra's chili powder # 6, Recipe follows 1 Tbsp black pepper 1 Tbsp Deidra's 1 tsp turmeric 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp cayenne Instructions: Mix all of the ingredients together in a used spice container until they are well combined Rub a generous portion into the steaks before cooking Deidra's Chili Powder # 6 Ingredients: 1 Tbsp Guajillo chili powder 1 Tbsp Pequin chili powder 1 Tbsp New Mexico chili powder 1 Tbsp Chile de Arbol chili powder 1 Tbsp Pasilla chili powder 1 Tbsp Ancho chili powder Instructions: Mix ingredients well Store in a cool, dry, and dark place As I'm sure you can tell I'm not quite up to your heat level, my fpowder 1 Tbsp brown sugar 1 Tbsp Deidra's sriracha salt 1 Tbsp Deidra's chili powder # 6, Recipe follows 1 Tbsp black pepper 1 Tbsp Deidra's 1 tsp turmeric 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp cayenne Instructions: Mix all of the ingredients together in a used spice container until they are well combined Rub a generous portion into the steaks before cooking Deidra's Chili Powder # 6 Ingredients: 1 Tbsp Guajillo chili powder 1 Tbsp Pequin chili powder 1 Tbsp New Mexico chili powder 1 Tbsp Chile de Arbol chili powder 1 Tbsp Pasilla chili powder 1 Tbsp Ancho chili powder Instructions: Mix ingredients well Store in a cool, dry, and dark place As I'm sure you can tell I'm not quite up to your heat level, my fpowder # 6, Recipe follows 1 Tbsp black pepper 1 Tbsp Deidra's 1 tsp turmeric 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp cayenne Instructions: Mix all of the ingredients together in a used spice container until they are well combined Rub a generous portion into the steaks before cooking Deidra's Chili Powder # 6 Ingredients: 1 Tbsp Guajillo chili powder 1 Tbsp Pequin chili powder 1 Tbsp New Mexico chili powder 1 Tbsp Chile de Arbol chili powder 1 Tbsp Pasilla chili powder 1 Tbsp Ancho chili powder Instructions: Mix ingredients well Store in a cool, dry, and dark place As I'm sure you can tell I'm not quite up to your heat level, my fPowder # 6 Ingredients: 1 Tbsp Guajillo chili powder 1 Tbsp Pequin chili powder 1 Tbsp New Mexico chili powder 1 Tbsp Chile de Arbol chili powder 1 Tbsp Pasilla chili powder 1 Tbsp Ancho chili powder Instructions: Mix ingredients well Store in a cool, dry, and dark place As I'm sure you can tell I'm not quite up to your heat level, my fpowder 1 Tbsp Pequin chili powder 1 Tbsp New Mexico chili powder 1 Tbsp Chile de Arbol chili powder 1 Tbsp Pasilla chili powder 1 Tbsp Ancho chili powder Instructions: Mix ingredients well Store in a cool, dry, and dark place As I'm sure you can tell I'm not quite up to your heat level, my fpowder 1 Tbsp New Mexico chili powder 1 Tbsp Chile de Arbol chili powder 1 Tbsp Pasilla chili powder 1 Tbsp Ancho chili powder Instructions: Mix ingredients well Store in a cool, dry, and dark place As I'm sure you can tell I'm not quite up to your heat level, my fpowder 1 Tbsp Chile de Arbol chili powder 1 Tbsp Pasilla chili powder 1 Tbsp Ancho chili powder Instructions: Mix ingredients well Store in a cool, dry, and dark place As I'm sure you can tell I'm not quite up to your heat level, my fpowder 1 Tbsp Pasilla chili powder 1 Tbsp Ancho chili powder Instructions: Mix ingredients well Store in a cool, dry, and dark place As I'm sure you can tell I'm not quite up to your heat level, my fpowder 1 Tbsp Ancho chili powder Instructions: Mix ingredients well Store in a cool, dry, and dark place As I'm sure you can tell I'm not quite up to your heat level, my fpowder Instructions: Mix ingredients well Store in a cool, dry, and dark place As I'm sure you can tell I'm not quite up to your heat level, my friend!

1 (3 - pound) pie pumpkin, or other orange - fleshed squash such as butternut, Red Kuri, or Golden Hubbard 8 tablespoons (1/2 cup) unsalted butter 1/2 cup olive oil 1/2 cup finely ground cornmeal 2 medium turnips (about 12 ounces total) 2 medium red bell peppers, chopped 1 large onion, chopped 6 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons tomato paste 4 cups low - sodium vegetable broth 2 (10 - ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chilies, such as Rotel 2 (16 - ounce) cans chili beans, drained 2 cups frozen corn kernels 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground cumin Several dashes vegetarian Worcestershire sauce Salt Freshly ground black pepper Balsamic vinegar For serving: chopped green onions, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream

• Olive oil 1 pound lean ground beef • Salt • Black pepper 1 teaspoon dry oregano 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1 red onion, diced 2 small red bell peppers, cored, seeded and diced 3 cloves garlic, pressed through garlic press 1tablespoon tomato paste 1 extra-large sweet potato (or 2 small), peeled and diced into medium - small cubes 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained of juice 1 cup beef (or chicken) stock, warm 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro 4 green onions, chopped, divided use 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided use • Sour cream, as optional garnish

or a blend of spices which besides chilis already includes oregano and cumin and is sold here as chili powder, chili mix, or chili flavor?

Directions: Preheat oven to 450 degrees / In a large bowl or on the parchment - lined baking sheet, toss potatoes thoroughly with oil and dry ingredients, fresh ground pepper to taste / Bake for 15 minutes, then turn with a spatula and cook about 10 more minutes / Remove from oven / Add more salt if you like / Eat as is, or make a quick dip of equal parts mayo and sour cream, chipotle, cumin or curry powder to taste, a squeeze of lemon juice.

Try adding other spices, such as fennel seeds, cumin seeds, garam masala, or curry powder.

2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons ground coriander 2 tablespoons ground paprika 1 1/2 tablespoons ground nutmeg 1 1/2 tablespoons curry powder, such as Cape Curry Powder, see recipe, page 00 1 1/2 tablespoons ground dried limes, omit if unavailable 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 3/4 teaspoon ground capowder, such as Cape Curry Powder, see recipe, page 00 1 1/2 tablespoons ground dried limes, omit if unavailable 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 3/4 teaspoon ground caPowder, see recipe, page 00 1 1/2 tablespoons ground dried limes, omit if unavailable 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom

Paula Wolfert, in her book Couscous and Other Good Food from Morocco, states that «it is incorrect to think of ras el hanout as curry powder by another name» because it lacks sufficient amounts (or any, in some cases) of cumin, coriander, fenugreek, and mustard.

10 small, hot, dried red chiles, such as piquins or santakas, seeds and stems removed 3 tablespoons coriander seed 1 tablespoon black peppercorns 3 tablespoons poppy seed 2 teaspoons mustard seed 1 tablespoon cumin seed 1 tablespoon powdered turmeric 10 whole cloves 2 teaspooons cinnamon

1/2 cup water 1 small ball tamarind pulp (or 1 teaspoon lime juice) 1/2 cup warm water 1 cup shredded coconut 1 1 - inch piece ginger, grated 2 green chiles, such as serranos, stems removed and halved 2 cloves garlic 1/4 cup minced cilantro 3 large green mangoes 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil 1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds 1/2 teaspoon asafoetida 1/2 teaspoon greengram dal 1/2 teaspoon red chile powder 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 1/4 cup curry leaves (optional) 1/4 cup cilantro leaves Salt to taste

ingredients TURKEY CHILI: 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 yellow onion, diced 1 red bell pepper, diced Kosher salt 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1/4 cup chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 pound ground turkey 1 (28 - ounce) can plum tomatoes 3 cups chicken stock (recipe below) or low - sodium store - bought chicken stock, plus more as needed 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder 1 and 1/2 cups cooked white beans, or 1 (12 - ounce) can, drained and rinsed 1 and 1/2 cups cooked kidney beans, or 1 (12 - ounce) can, drained and rinsed CHICKEN STOCK: 4 Spanish onions, halved 4 large carrots, peeled and coarsely chopped 2 celery stalks, cut into large dice 5 garlic cloves 5 pounds chicken bones 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns 2 bay leaves 6 fresh thyme sprigs 15 fresh parsley stems TO ASSEMBLE: 1 (12 - ounce) bag tortilla chips 1 and 1/2 cups cheddar cheese (grated, to serve) 1 cup sour cream (to serve) 1 recipe Fast Guacamole (to serve, recipe below) 1/2 cup scallions (root end removed, thinly sliced on the bias) pickled jalapenos (to serve, recipe below) FAST GUACAMOLE: 4 ripe avocados 1/4 cup lime juice (2 - 3 limes) 1/4 cup cilantro leaves, chopped 1/4 cup red onion, diced 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon cayenne PICKLED JALAPEÑOS: 6 jalapenos (sliced into 1 / 4 - inch rounds) 2 cups white vinegar 1 teaspoon granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes 8 - 10 black peppercorns 1 teaspoon coriander seeds 1 teaspoon Kosher salt

2 cups cooked chicken (good use of leftover store bought rotisserie chicken) / 2 cups sauteed chopped frozen or baby spinach (I added peas and mushrooms as well on my second attempt) 1/2 chopped onion 1/2 cloves garlic minced 1 - 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp cumin (optional) pinch chilli powder (optional) 1/2 8 - oz.

One of our favorite weekday dinners is known as «green chile chicken» (chicken seasoned with chili powder, cumin, and the like, sauteed with onions or scallions, and the green chiles you can find in a can -LRB-!)

I enjoy turkey tacos as well, with my own blend of chili powder and cayenne and cumin.

I always add some cumin (about 1/2 tsp per avocado) and about half as much chili powder, and I get good reviews from my eaters.

Ancho chile powder is made up purely of dried and ground ancho chiles (as opposed to standard «chili powder,» which is actually a mix of ground chiles with several spices like oregano, garlic powder, and cumin.

Ground cumin (also known as jeera, geerah, kamoon), crushed red chili, and red paprika powder, with some frozen cilantro on the background.

Then take 1/2 tsp of chili powder and 1 tsp of cumin powder and add these to the meat as well.

While Taco Bell's chipotle sauce is flavored with seasonings such as onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, and cumin, their Baja sauce is made with onion, red bell pepper, jalapeno, and lime juice.

To make the Fat Head tortillas, you simply make the Fat Head pizza base, but instead of adding herbs such as rosemary or other pizza flavours, I added 1 teaspoon of dried coriander / cilantro, 1 teaspoon of cumin powder and a good pinch of chilli to the Fat Head pastry mix.

I used a very spicey chili powder I have that includes chili flakes + cumin as the recipe calls for but even in the quantities specified, it had very little flavor, including the tablespoon of lime zest that I couldn't taste on the fish.

1 large onion, sliced 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 tsp kosher salt Crushed black pepper 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp cumin 6 cloves garlic crushed 1/2 - cup red wine 1/2 cup pomegranate juice (such as Pom) 1 cup ketchup Pomegranate seeds for garnish

Just like with any chili recipe, the spiciness is a very individual thing, so while I put my measurements for the cumin and chili spices, use your own taste as a guide: add less or more cumin or chili powder, depending on how spicy and flavorful you like you chili, and also depending on how SPICY your chili powder is to begin with.

1 3/4 cups dried pinto (or Sangre de Toro or Rio Zape) beans, soaked overnight or quick - soaked 2 links Field Roast chipotle vegetarian sausages, crumbled 1 teaspoon + 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil or organic canola oil 1 large green bell pepper diced 1 large yellow or white onion, diced 3 large cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons ancho chile powder 2 tablespoons hot or mild New Mexico chile powder 2 teaspoons chipotle powder 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 tablespoon ground cumin 2 teaspoons ground coriander 1 1/2 teaspoons dried Mexican oregano 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons tomato paste 1 26 - oz carton Pomi chopped tomatoes or Bionaturae chopped tomatoes * 12 - ounce bottle beer, such as chocolate stout 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder 2 teaspoons molasses (or substitute brown sugar) 1 1/2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped 1 tablespoon freshly - squeezed lime juice Cooked brown rice (optional)

Give the tomatoes, spring onions and garlic to the bowl together with a pinch of lime zest, the juice of half a lime, pure chili powder or cayenne pepper to taste, ground coriander, ground cumin, salt and pepper to taste as well.

2 cups corn kernels 3 lb tomato, diced 2 cups dried kidney beans, soaked 4 cups vegetable stock (or less, as needed) 1 Tbsp garlic powder 1 Tbsp ground cumin Salt to taste

I added cumin, as Maggie suggested, and a little more chili powder than called for.

For additional seasoning, add more chicken bouillon or other seasonings such as cumin, chili powder, salt, or pepper if desired.

You could use extra nutritional yeast, maybe some hickory liquid to give a smokey flavor, herbs such as parsley or sage are nice, cumin, mild curry powder... the options are endless.

Anyway, I cooked the chicken in the finely chopped onions, garlic, and jalapeno as well as cumin and sugar then added broth until the chicken was done; strained the chicken apart from this concoction and added to a simmered tomato sauce with chili powder and more sugar for maybe 10 minutes.

Now add all spices (roasted cumin powder, roasted jeera powder, garam masala, sun dried red chili powder) and mix with all other ingredients and also add salt as needed

1, 15 - ounce can pinto beans, rinsed well and drained Fritocrumb crust shells 2 Tbsp unsalted butter 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, diced small 1 large green bell pepper, seeded and cored, diced small 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and cored, diced small 5 cloves garlic, minced 1 lb ground beef 1 poblano pepper, roasted and diced small 1 jalapeno pepper, finely diced (NOTE: Omit for a milder chili) 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped 1 to 2 Tbsp chili powder (more or less to suit your taste) 1 Tbsp ground cumin 1 tsp finely chopped fresh Mexican oregano 1/2 tsp ground cayenne pepper (Note: Omit for a milder chili) 1, 28 - ounce can crushed tomatoes 8 - ounces light ale or wheat beer juice of two limes (more or less to taste) kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste shredded sharp Cheddar cheese for topping sour cream, for topping finely snipped Mexican oregano and crushed corn chips as garnish

6 New Mexican red chiles, stems and seeds removed (or substitute 4 small, hot dried chiles, such as piquins) 1/4 cup cumin seeds 1/4 cup coriander seeds 2 tablespoons black peppercorns 1 tablespoon mustard seeds 1 teaspoon cardamom seeds 1 teaspoon whole cloves 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds 1 tablespoon turmeric powder 1 tablespoon dried, powdered curry leaves

The Spice Paste: 4 small hot red chiles, such as santaka or cayenne, stems and seeds removed 1 - inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped fine 4 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped 2 teaspoons coriander seeds 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/2 teaspoon powdered turmeric 6 black peppercorns 1 tablespoon malt vinegar

3 large onions, chopped 2 large ripe tomatoes, chopped 8 cloves garlic 2 green chiles, such as serranos, stems removed and halved 1 2 - inch piece of ginger, peeled 1 tablespoon cumin powder 2 teaspoons coriander powder 1 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 teaspoon cayenne powder 2 tablespoons vinegar 3 pounds boneless lamb or beef, cut into 1 - inch cubes 2 teaspoons fennel seeds 1/4 cup raw cashew nuts 1/4 cup almonds Salt to taste 6 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 tablespoon saffron strands 4 teaspoons warm milk 2 fresh green chiles, such as serranos, stems removed 2 fresh red chiles, such as serranos, stems removed 2 large onions, chopped 1 2 - inch piece of ginger, peeled 8 cloves garlic 8 peppercorns 1/2 teaspoon cardamom seeds 1 1 - inch piece of cinnamon, crushed 1 teaspoon coriander seeds 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/4 teaspoon powdered nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon powdered mace 1/2 cup mint or cilantro leaves 1/4 cup lemon juice 2 cups plain yogurt 3 pounds of boneless chicken, cut into 1 - inch cubes Salt to taste 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil 1 tablespoon ghee, recipe here 1 onion, finely chopped 8 large tomatoes, chopped 2 cups basmati or long grain rice 1/3 cup each raisins, cashews, and almonds 6 hard boiled eggs, halved

1 tablespoon saffron strands 4 tablespoons warm milk 1 tablespoon each of almonds, walnuts, cashews, peanuts, and raisins 1 teaspoon poppy seeds 1 cup coconut milk (see recipe, here) 1 1 - inch piece of ginger, peeled and minced 10 cloves garlic 1 small green papaya, peeled, seeds removed, and diced 1/2 teaspoon each powdered nutmeg and mace 1 tablespoon coriander powder 1 tablespoon cumin powder 6 fresh red chiles, such as serranos, stems removed 2 cups yogurt Salt to taste 4 pounds lamb shanks, chopped with a cleaver into 1 - inch long sections 4 teaspoons ghee (recipe here) or vegetable oil 2 large onions, finely chopped

Ingredients: 1 winter squash, such as acorn or butternut 1 tsp cumin seeds (or 1/2 tsp powdered) 1/2 tsp paprika 1/4 tsp chili powder 1/2 tsp oregano, powdered (or 1 tsp fresh) 1 tsp garlic, minced 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 cup corn, fresh (if using frozen, thaw completely) 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced (optional)-LSB-...]

According to new research (brace yourself, we are going to get all scientific on you now), cumin powder may help decrease body fat and improve cholesterol levels as well.

Ingredients 1 1/2 pound acorn squash 2 teaspoons mild - flavored oil such as canola 1 can coconut milk (13.5 ounces or 1 3/4 cup) 2 teaspoons rasam powder (MTR or 777) 1 - 2 cups vegetable broth or water 1 1/2 tablespoons coconut oil 1/2 teaspoon black mustard seeds pinch of asafetida (hing) 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds pinch of cinnamon powder 1 sprig of curry leaves 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 inch ginger, peeled & grated 1 - 2 Indian green chili peppers — can substitute Serrano chili pepper 1 - 2 teaspoons jaggery or brown sugar — optional juice of half a lemon mixed herbs such as cilantro, parsley or basil, chopped for garnish salt to taste plain yogurt, for serving

3 tablespoons ground flax 1/3 cup warm water 1 (14 - ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 3/4 cup finely chopped red onion or yellow onion 2 large garlic cloves, minced 1 cup grated carrots 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh parsley or cilantro 1/2 cup sunflower seeds, toasted 1 to 2 tablespoons tamari, to taste 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 cup rolled oats, processed into a coarse meal * 1/2 cup spelt bread crumbs (or bread crumbs of choice) 1 to 2 tablespoons oat flour (or flour of choice), as needed 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt, to taste Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

1 tablespoon (15 mL) chili powder 1 1/2 teaspoons (7 mL) ground cumin 1 teaspoon (5 mL) smoked sweet paprika, or 1/2 teaspoon (2 mL) regular paprika 1/4 teaspoon (1 mL) cayenne pepper, plus more as needed 1 1/4 teaspoons (6 mL) fine - grain sea salt 1/4 teaspoon (1 mL) ground coriander (optional)

• 1 pound lean flank steak • 2 teaspoons ground chile, such as ancho or New Mexican Chimayo • 1 teaspoon ground cumin • 1 teaspoon ground coriander • 1 teaspoon garlic powder • 1 cup chipotle - based salsa, divided • Vegetable cooking spray • 6 to 8 green or Mexican bulb onions • 4 to 6 flour tortillas

1/3 pound of bacon (about 5 slices), cut into 1 / 4 - inch strips 1 medium onion, chopped 2 large carrots, peeled and diced 3 large celery stalks, diced 1 teaspoon cumin powder 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 fresh habanero chile, stem and seeds removed, finely chopped (add more if you love it hot) 1 pound dry split red lentils, rinsed and cleaned 2 cups water 4 cups vegetable stock 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped (or substitute 1/2 teaspoon dry) 1 bay leaf 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 pound Mulay's Killer Hot Italian Sausage (or substitute the Italian sausage of your choice, though it won't be nearly as good) 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (1 turn of the pan) 1 medium onion, finely chopped 3 cups canned vegetable stock, found on soup aisle (I use a few cups of water and a few teaspoons of vegetarian chicken base here) 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice (I blend it first so that it's not chunky, since a few family members don't like tomatoes) 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed 2 (15 ounce) cans pumpkin puree (avoid buying Libby — it's owned by Nestle) 1 cup corn, frozen or canned (drain and rinse if canned) 1 cup heavy cream (I use 1 % milk, but you can use soy milk as well) 1 tablespoon curry powder 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (I don't add this since my kids don't do spicy foods) coarse salt 20 sprigs fresh chives, chopped or snipped, for garnish