Nonna Betty Harpe

Fall dinner recipes bring something magical to our kitchens when the leaves start changing colors. There’s nothing quite like the aroma of butternut squash simmering with savory sausage to make your home feel like the coziest place on earth. I remember the first chilly evening last October when I decided to create this soup in … Read more

This cozy butternut squash soup transforms any ordinary evening into something magical with its velvety texture and warming spices. I have been making variations of this recipe for over thirty years, and it never fails to bring my family running to the kitchen. There is something about the first crisp evening of fall that makes … Read more

Roasted butternut squash soup transforms humble autumn vegetables into liquid gold that warms you from the inside out. The secret lies in roasting the squash until it’s caramelized and sweet, creating depth that simply boiling never achieves. I still remember the first time I made this soup in my own kitchen after moving away from … Read more

Butternut squash soup has been warming hearts in my kitchen for over thirty years, and I still get excited every time I smell those sweet, caramelized aromas filling the house. There’s something magical about transforming a humble winter squash into liquid velvet that brings the whole family running to the dinner table. I remember the … Read more

My Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board has become the star of every holiday party I host, transforming simple ingredients into an edible work of art that never fails to wow guests. There’s something magical about watching people’s faces light up when they see this festive creation like bringing a little piece of Christmas morning right to … Read more

This Hearty Minestrone Lentil Soup is everything you need when the cold winds start blowing. Packed with nutritious lentils, fresh vegetables, and warming herbs that’ll fill your kitchen with the most incredible aroma. It’s the kind of soup that hugs you from the inside out and keeps you satisfied for hours. I still remember the … Read more

This hearty lentil stew brings back memories of those chilly November evenings when I’d walk into my grandmother’s farmhouse kitchen, greeted by the most incredible aroma of simmering vegetables and tender lentils bubbling away on her old cast-iron stove. She’d always say, “Betty, nothing beats a good stew when the wind’s howling outside,” and she … Read more

This spiced carrot and lentil soup transforms simple pantry staples into pure autumn comfort. I still remember the first chilly October evening when I discovered that the sweetness of carrots paired with warming cumin and coriander creates something truly magical. There’s something special about watching steam rise from a pot of simmering soup on a … Read more

This Anti-Inflammatory Golden Lemon Lentil Soup combines the healing power of turmeric with protein-rich red lentils for a nourishing bowl that tastes like sunshine. The beautiful golden color comes from anti-inflammatory turmeric, while fresh lemon juice brightens every spoonful with its perfect acidic balance. I still remember the first time I made this golden lemon … Read more