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Scott Johnson

Mar 17, 20212 min read

BBQ

There are a ton of barbecue sauce recipes out there, additionally there are a good amount of sauces that you can buy already made that...

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Scott Johnson

Mar 14, 20212 min read

Virginia Peanut Soup

This isn't a soup that I've made while working at restaurants. Actually, I rarely use peanuts in restaurants because it's one of the...

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Scott Johnson

Mar 9, 20213 min read

Matzo Ball Soup

This is a soup that is almost always different. From the vegetables used in the soup, to the ingredients that make up the balls the...

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Scott Johnson

Mar 2, 20212 min read

Beer & Cheese Soup

When I was working at Calhoun's Brewery in Harrisonburg we had three soups on the menu. Vegetarian Black Bean, Chili Con Carne, and Beer...

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Scott Johnson

Feb 27, 20213 min read

Crabmeat & Asparagus Soup

When I was an undergraduate in Harrisonburg, VA there was a Vietnamese restaurant, Saigon Cafe, that I frequented. It was inexpensive...

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Scott Johnson

Feb 22, 20213 min read

"Mole Style" Chili Con Carne

Chili is one of those dishes that a lot of people make. There are so many different approaches to making chili, from vegetables, types...

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Scott Johnson

Feb 21, 20213 min read

Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

Gumbo is a hearty, warming stew that can be made in numerous ways, and with numerous proteins. It's perfect on a cold day, or on a day...

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Scott Johnson

Feb 20, 20211 min read

Chicken Marinade

There are a ton of ways to marinate chicken to prepare it for cooking. Normally I alter how I'm marinating/brining/rubbing it based upon...

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Scott Johnson

Feb 19, 20212 min read

Preserved Lemons

Preserved lemons, in my opinion, are a staple you should have on hand in your kitchen. Like roasted garlic it adds complexity and depth...

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Scott Johnson

Feb 10, 20212 min read

Roux

There are a number of different ways to thicken and add mouthfeel to soups and sauces. One of the most basic ones is roux. Roux is a...

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Scott Johnson

Jan 26, 20213 min read

Lobster Bisque

This is another one of those soups that I don't make too often, mainly because I don't keep lobster on my menus. I normally will plan it...

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Scott Johnson

Jan 13, 20213 min read

Lentil & Sausage Soup

This is one of those soups that I honestly can't remember when I started making it. The components of this soup are ones that I...

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Scott Johnson

Jan 11, 20212 min read

Loaded Baked Potato

This soup is a staple in almost any restaurant, especially if they serve baked potatoes regularly or as a special. It's a great way to...

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Scott Johnson

Jan 3, 20213 min read

Thai Chili Salmon

This is another one of those soups that evolved from a dinner entree I have run in the past. Normally, when I've done this for an...

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Scott Johnson

Dec 19, 20202 min read

Turkey and Wild Rice

I always enjoy making soups that are a touch different. For this particular soup I wanted to use up my leftovers from Thanksgiving, but...

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Scott Johnson

Dec 6, 20202 min read

Golden Curry Beef with Togarashi Rice

When I worked at Sixth Engine I was introduced to Golden Curry brand Japanese curry. It comes in differing heat scales but has a nice...

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Scott Johnson

Nov 24, 20203 min read

Maryland Crab Soup

This is a soup from the area that I grew up in. The blue crabs from the Chesapeake are abundant during the late summer/fall and even...

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Scott Johnson

Nov 15, 20202 min read

Pork & Apple Stew

I've made this soup a few times in a restaurant setting, though normally when I pair these flavors I make it as a main course. With...

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Scott Johnson

Nov 11, 20204 min read

Hot & Sour Soup

This is one of those soups that I grew up eating. When we went out to eat we frequented the multitude of Chinese food restaurants in the...

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Scott Johnson

Oct 27, 20203 min read

Smoked Beef Borscht

Borscht is one of those soups that I have been making for years. It's a hearty winter soup, that uses root vegetables, and normally has...

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