Soups & Stews - With pork

1/2 ounce dried porcini mushrooms 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 slices pancetta (1/8 inch thick) 6 skinless bone-in chicken thighs (about 2-1/4 lb.) kosher[...]

1 lb ground beef 1/2 onion , finely diced 1 1/4 ounces taco seasoning, 1 packet 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1/8 teaspoon red cayenne pepper 15 ounces kidney[...]

1 quart beef stock 1 lb lean stewing beef, cubed 6 ounces Canadian bacon , diced 1 (8 ounce) can tomato juice 1/2 cup dry red wine 4 cups red potatoes, cubed[...]

1 medium onion 1 green bell pepper chopped * 1 Sm. cucumber peeled, seeded and chopped * 1 clove garlic minced 1/4 cup tomato sauce 1 tablespoon sugar 3[...]

2 cups cooked diced chicken 3/4 cup cooked diced bacon 8 ounces cream cheese 2 tablespoons dried herbs (basil, oregano, parsley etc.) 1/2 cup fresh cilantro ,[...]