Green Door Hospitality

Adventures in Everyday Entertaining

Lunchtime Hospitality: Beef Stout Stew

The weather outside is FRIGHTFUL, inside stew is so delightful!  Seriously, the weather has been awful for most of the United States.  Seems like the perfect time for some warm … Continue reading

January 28, 2014 · 18 Comments

Impromptu Entertaining: Broccoli Cheese Soup 2.0

A great way to kick off the year is with a reboot of a recipe that I posted last January.  I am constantly looking to better my recipes and give … Continue reading

January 20, 2014 · 15 Comments

Lunchtime Hospitality: Tomato Balsamic Soup

Is there anything better than a cup of tomato soup and a grilled cheese sandwich for lunch on a cool fall day? Well, I hate to admit it but I … Continue reading

November 5, 2013 · 30 Comments

Ingredient Spotlight: Onions

“It’s hard to imagine a civilization without onions.” — Julia Child. Ms. Child couldn’t be more right!  Onions are in fact one of the oldest known cultivated vegetables.  In ancient … Continue reading

October 15, 2013 · 28 Comments

Pantry Preserving: Onion Marmalade

  Onion Marmalade is a great way to use up a lot of sweet onions while they are in season!  Despite the name, onion marmalade is not anything like the … Continue reading

August 22, 2013 · 10 Comments

Homemade Staples: Slow-Roasted Tomato Marinara

Once you have mastered the easy art of Slow-Roasting Tomatoes, one of the greatest things you can do with your new skill is make marinara!  This is a good, simple … Continue reading

August 13, 2013 · 8 Comments

Potluck Stamp of Approval: Southwestern Corn Dip

When I saw this Fresh Corn Dip from the Chef Mimi blog, I knew that it would be perfect for a potluck — or just to have as a tasty … Continue reading

July 16, 2013 · 21 Comments

Lunchtime Hospitality: Broccoli and Cheddar Cheese Soup

On a cold day there is nothing like having soup and a crust of bread with a dear friend for lunch.  This is a simple, yet flavorful soup that doesn’t … Continue reading

January 3, 2013 · 21 Comments