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Warm Up the Soul with These 25 Soup Recipes

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A bowl of soup with little round noodle balls, greens, chicken, and lemon slices on top sits in a dark teal bowl with a winter citrus salad sitting nearby.

There’s nothing better than warming the soul with a homemade bowl of soup. Now that the weather is beginning to cool, there’s a good chance you’re gravitating towards a hearty, filling bowl of goodness for lunch and dinner. From chicken noodle to exotic butternut squash, we’ve got you covered with the below delicious homemade soup recipes.

Warm Up the Soul with These 25 Soup Recipes

Asian-Inspired Chicken Noodle Soup

Asian-Inspired Chicken Noodle Soup served in a bowl, with lemon water, a spoon, and salt on the side

Shred up a soy-free rotisserie chicken, and a nutritious, delicious dinner is on the table in less than half an hour.

French Onion Soup

A large bowl of french onion soup.

French Onion Soup has a special place in our hearts because it requires a central technique for good cooking — caramelizing onions. Browning or carmelizing onions is an exercise in patience and expands basic cookery chops in building flavor. It’s a cooking tenet applicable anywhere but should be mastered here in all its melty goodness.

Butternut Coconut Soup with Roasted Chickpeas and Pepitas

A meatless soup for when you’re looking to feel lighter and to lighten your eco-footprint.

Celery Root Soup

Celery Root Soup in a bowl with two spoons on a cloth on the side

This recipe is sized perfectly for a full batch in an instant pot. Plus, it freezes well, so you might as well make a lot!

Alphabet Soup

very simple, healthy, and nutritious Alphabet Soup in a light green bowl. on the right sit sits a loaf of crusty bread and saltines. Alphabet Soup Recipe

Experience shows that the less stress you bring to the dinner table, the smoother the ride. Try this very simple, healthy, and nutritious Alphabet Soup. Serve with crusty bread and butter. Perhaps you garnish with a bit of popcorn to keep the kids interested.

Vegetable Soup

Vegetable Soup in a metal bowl with a spoon and green leaves on the sides, includes zucchini and yellow squash.

Vegetable soup is soul-soothing goodness, perfect for long wintery days or stormy summer nights (especially when you need to use up the yellow squash and zucchini from your garden).

Allergen-free Golden Soup

Allergen-free Golden Soup in a plate; a spoon, pieces of lemon, and chickpeas on the side.

A delicious and healthy soup made with turmeric, sweet potato, and cauliflower, perfect for those with food allergies.

Caramelized Fennel, Onion and Pea Soup

Caramelized fennel soup in a bowl on a white wooden surface with a spoon and a small bowl of toppings on the side

This Caramelized Fennel, Onion and Pea Soup recipe is a warming and delectable winter soup created by fusing together varying local ingredients seasoned with warm spices and decadent textures.

Spicy Sausage and Greens Soup

This Spicy Sausage and Greens soup is a tantalizing, nutritious meal perfect for any time of year. Don’t let the short list of ingredients fool you. This delicious recipe is packed full of flavor.

Kuri Squash Soup

A smooth, creamy squash soup with a mildly sweet and nutty flavor.

This particular recipe pairs the veggie virtues of farm-fresh squash with a bit of Southeast Asia in the form of yellow Thai curry and coconut milk. Liokareas Cold Fused Leek Olive Oil adds a note of complexity!

Homemade Tomato Soup

Sliced cheese bread with a bowl of tomato soup

Everyone we know has a childhood winter lunch memory of tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwiches. Warm yourself with a cup of homemade soup (and a few memories) by whipping up a batch for yourself. Share with kids and grandkids to pay those fond memories forward.

Vegetarian Italian Wedding Soup

Vegetarian Italian Wedding Soup in a bowl with a fork and spoon and slices of bread on the side

Our Vegetarian Italian Wedding Soup made with Impossible Burger meatballs will warm you up in the best possible ways. Celebrate your Meatless Monday Zuppa with a twist and twirl.

Lemon and Fregula Chicken Soup

A bowl of soup with little round noodle balls, greens, chicken, and lemon slices on top sits in a dark teal bowl with a winter citrus salad sitting nearby.

A little bit of citrus and tang in a soup can wake you right up on those chilly days. This Lemon and Fregula Chicken Soup is similar to a traditional chicken soup but with small ball fregula pasta, broccoli, and plenty of lemon. Make a huge pot and freeze it for the next time you feel a cold coming on.

Roasted Pumpkin Soup

A bowl of pumpkin soup garnished with sesame seeds on a dark blue ceramic plate

The simplicity of Roasted Pumpkin Soup makes for a quick and easy recipe that you can make in just an hour or two. A fresh pie pumpkin turns into a smooth, delicious treat with the help of chicken or vegetable stock ad plenty of seasonings. Just don’t forget toasted sesame seeds and fresh herbs for garnish.

Farm Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

A chicken wild rice soup dish on a white background.

In case noodles are not exactly your thing, try a chicken soup that uses filling wild rice instead. This recipe packs a bowl full of chicken or turkey breast, a homemade poultry broth, long grain wild rice, celery rib, carrot, and onion. It’s a little creamy and each spoonful is surely better than the last.

Curry Squash Soup

vibrant orange-colored soup served in a speckled blue-gray bowl, garnished with a dollop of coriander crème, crunchy pepita brittle, and fresh scallions and cilantro leaves.

There’s nothing wrong with plain old squash but we like to think that a bit of extra spice makes everything better. This Curry Squash Soup features a coriander crème along with a hefty handful of turmeric, vegetable stock, orange zest, and coconut milk. Plus, you’ll also make a pepita brittle to garnish with.

Tuscan Clam Soup

Tuscan clam soup in a pot.

Clam chowder and seafood gumbo are great but Tuscan Clam Soup is meant for the fall and winter time. Fresh clams cook in a deeply rich tomato sauce that infuses garlic cloves, parsley, dry white wine, and black pepper. You’ll want a few slices of country bread on hand to sop us all the broth.

Quick and Easy Pork Wonton Soup

A large blue and white bowl of quick and easy wonton soup sits diagonal to a smaller bowl that has a wonton soup spoon inside it. Both bowls are surrounded by greens and chili peppers.

You may believe you can only get Pork Wonton Soup at your local Chinese restaurant but it’s actually a breeze to make at home too. Once you have your ingredients ready, all you have to do is bring your broth to a boil, create pork meatballs, then add the bok choy and wonton wrappers. In not even half an hour you have dinner ready.

Vegan Mushroom Potato Soup

A bowl of vegan mushroom potato soup garnished with croutons and sliced mushrooms, with a ladle resting on a brown napkin.

Not every soup has to include meat or cream. In fact, vegan soups are an opportunity to allow fresh produce to shine. This Vegan Mushroom Potato Soup combines three types of mushrooms along with shallots, garlic, Yukon Gold potatoes, thyme, red pepper flakes, and vegetable stock. Though you can feel free to experiment with other types of wild mushrooms and russet potatoes.

Haitian Pumpkin-Beef Soup (Joumou)

Two bowls of Haitian Pumpkin-Beef Soup are shown on a reddish-brown surface, garnished with shredded cabbage and green onions.

Joumou is a traditional Haitian soup that relies on pumpkin, beef, and pikliz. Pukliz is similar to a pickled slaw but with lots of spice and heat. Cooking up these ingredients along with habanero or Scotch bonnet chile is sure to clear out your sinuses and warm even the coldest of bones.

Heirloom Tomato Soup

An above shot of a bowl of heirloom tomato soup in a white bowl with a thin blue line around the rim.

Everyone should have a tomato soup recipe in their back pocket and this one specifically uses heirloom tomatoes. The addition of fried basil and a basil oil take it beyond what you get in a can and add that homemade feel.

One Pot French Onion Soup

A single serving of French onion soup in a red crock with melted cheese overflowing the sides, a bottle of red wine and a wine glass, and a large onion and garlic clove in the background.

French Onion Soup with its bubbly golden cheese and rich onion broth are a must for the cold months. To make life as easy as possible, we’re showing you how to make a delicious serving all in one pot.

Dutch Treat Beef Stew

A pan of beef stew with beer and applestroop.

Apple pear syrup or appelstroop adds a tang to various recipes with its distinct flavor. In a Dutch Treat Beef Stew it adds to the depth of flavor and creates a unique taste you won’t find elsewhere.

Martha Stewart-Inspired Slow Cooker Tom Kha Gai

A grey bowl full of a Martha Stewart Slow Cooker Tom Kha Gai with leafy greens garnish sits on a green picnic table.

What’s better than a soup you can prepare entirely in a slow cooker? This Tom Kha Gai from Martha Stewart focuses on lemongrass as a staple to build the rest of the soup upon. It includes a creamy mix of coconut mix, carrots, lime leaves, chicken, mushrooms, and plenty of herbs.

Seafood Chowder

A white bowl of Seafood Chowder sits beside a glass of red wine, its bottle, garlic, onions, and tomatoes.

For our Seafood Chowder, we pack a savory broth full of cod, scallops, clams pancetta, potatoes, and tomatoes. To build up the broth we use seafood stock, white wine, dill, tomato paste, and a handful of seasonings.

For more ways to warm up your cold hands and put a smile on your face, try:

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8 Mocktail Recipes from Chef Richard Sandoval’s Art of Zero-Proof Collection

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Margarita Verde with smoking wood as garnish greenery in the background

Dry January is officially at the halfway mark and if your usual go-to drinks are starting to feel a little uninspiring, this is your sign to shake things up. Chef Richard Sandoval’s Art of Zero-Proof collection proves that going alcohol-free doesn’t mean sacrificing flavor, ritual, or creativity. He designs each recipe with the same care as a craft cocktail, making eight refreshing mocktails to carry you through the rest of the month and maybe even after.

Who is Chef Richard Sandoval?

Chef Richard Sandoval is an international restaurateur and staple chef of modern Latin cuisine. He is known for blending traditional Latin flavors as well as contemporary culinary techniques to make his unique creations. A four-time James Beard Award nominee, he has built a global restaurant portfolio spanning more than 60 concepts across the the world and continues to innovate the beverage space, with his zero-proof and cocktail programs.

Mocktail Recipes from Chef Richard Sandoval

Smoked Old Fashioned

Smoked Old Fashioned with cherry garnish and greenery in the background

N/A bourbon, homemade bitters, and then a final aromatic veil of smoke make this mocktail feel straight out of a fantasy novel. A bit of vanilla as well as agave take this recipe a long way.

Blackberry Penicillin

Blackberry Penicillin with cherry garnish and greenery in the background

This isn’t your usual Penicillin. Lapsang souchong tea creates a vibrant base for this beverage before layering a ginger-honey shrub, N/A bourbon, and a blackberry jam swirl.

Aloe & Apple White No-Groni

ALOE & APPLE WHITE NO-GRONI greenery in the background

Fresh aloe vera and a tart apple shrub are the answers to a delicious mocktail. In this No-Groni, Chef Richard swaps gin for Seedlip Garden 108 which adds herbal notes.

Garden Grove Highball

Garden Grove Highball greenery in the background

Those straying away from alcohol can still enjoy a highball. This particular recipe focuses on the flavors of yuzu and crisp cucumber then uplifts them with hints of bergamot and cedar.

Coco & Mango Milk Punch

Coco and Mango Milk Punch greenery in the background

Allow Chef Richard to take you to the tropics with this silky-smooth mocktail. The use of whole milk and coconut water blends with pineapple juice, lime juice, and mango puree for something much better than sparkling water.

Grapefruit Sour

Grapefruit Sour

Hibiscus tea doesn’t have to be served in a mug. Giffard Non-Alcoholic Grapefruit Liqueur is the star of the show here as elements of the tea, hazelnut, as well as fresh citrus balance out the bitter liqueur.

Espresso Maíztini

Espresso Maiztini with coffee beans in foreground

A cozy Espresso Martini is just the thing for a cold winter night and this recipe is also an easy one to follow. It uses cold brew coffee, butter-flavored popcorn infused coffee liqueur, as well as a clove and cinnamon cold foam for something different.

Margarita Verde

Margarita Verde with smoking wood as garnish greenery in the background

A margarita that’s just tequila is boring. But this Margarita Verde mocktail engages every one of your senses with Pandan and jalapeño syrup, Hoja Santa and pink pepper oil, and oolong salt for the rim. Then, a smoking palo santo stick on top makes the perfect garnish.

Recipes and Photos Courtesy of Chef Richard Sandoval and Richard Sandoval Hospitality
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Pittsburgh Opera Announces New General Director William Powers

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Kylie Thomas
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William Powers sits at a wooden desk in a blue suit jacket and white dress shirt.

Christopher Hahn has led the Pittsburgh Opera as General Director for the past 18 years and now the baton passes on to William Powers on July 1.

After Hahn’s retirement announcement last year, all have been wondering who will take his place and what is to come of the Pittsburgh Opera. Now, they are happy to announce that William Powers, a previous artistic administrator at the Opera, is lined up and ready to support its esteemed mission.

William Powers is no stranger to the arts scene of Pittsburgh. Since 2021, he has been working as the Executive Director of the Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra, focusing on young artist development. But, even before this position he spent time at the Pittsburgh Opera for 14 years, first as Director of Artistic Administration, then Director of Administration and Artistic Operations, and then to Managing Director.

Even outside of Pittsburgh, Powers has found vocal studies to be a muse. He took time working within The Juilliard School’s Department of Vocal Arts, Berkshire Opera Company, the Aspen Music Festival, the Music Academy of the West, and The Metropolitan Opera.

We got to speak with William Powers about his new position and what this change means for him. Below he tells us what’s in store for the next chapters of the Pittsburgh Opera.

A Q&A with William Powers, New General Director of the Pittsburgh Opera

What’s it Like Returning to the Pittsburgh Opera After All This Time?

William Powers: “Yes, this is a bit of a homecoming for me. I had the pleasure of working with retiring General Director Christopher Hahn for many years as he established his vision for the company. I’m honored to carry on that legacy, but also eager to guide the organization in its next chapter. I look forward to reuniting with Music Director Antony Walker, all of my colleagues on the staff, and the many donors and patrons who generously support the Opera.”

What New Perspective Do You Hope to Bring to the Opera?

WP: “Having spent over 25 years in the opera industry, I can say with certainty that Pittsburgh Opera is one of the leading opera companies in the country and known for its standard of excellence, creativity, innovation, as well as its renowned Resident Artist Program. I look forward to carrying the mantle of the company’s rich legacy. But, I am also eager and excited to embrace the opportunities and challenges as we shape its future.”

“Audiences are more culturally omnivorous than they ever have been, seeking a variety of ‘art experience.’ For Pittsburgh Opera, there is no question that the operatic chestnuts continue to be a fantastic point of entry for new opera-goers and they are the mainstays for the core repertoire audiences. But over the last twenty years there is a growing appetite for, and enjoyment of smaller, intimate operatic works that bring the audience closer to the story.” 

“In addition, Pittsburgh Opera has a growing legacy of adding to the operatic repertoire with commissions and world premieres. While many of these works have themes that are universal, I think we can explore creating works based on Pittsburgh stories that have universal themes as well. I hope we can also consider programming that includes works that are arguably operatic in scale but may be more cross-genre. Some of these works have mass appeal at the box office and are wonderful ways to engage new patrons and to excite our core audience.”

What is One Goal You’d Like to Accomplish in Your First Year?

WP: “As in most transitional periods, this is a time for us at Pittsburgh Opera to evaluate and review things; to do some organizational interrogation and ask what is and what is not working – to begin evaluating and changing patterns, to become more curious and inquisitive, and to continue challenging ourselves to find creative ways to engage our vibrant community.”

Story by Kylie Thomas
Photo Courtesy of William Powers

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Pittsburgh Events: Your Guide to January 26-February 1

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A woman dances over top of a man's body.

As the calendar flips to the last week of January and the start of February, we’re highlighting experiences to help you shake off the mid-winter blues. Discover what events are happening around Pittsburgh from January 26 through February 1 and plan your week out ahead of time. After all, if you’re not taking advantage of all the bustle of living in a big city, then you’re missing out on the true Pittsburgh experience.  

Pittsburgh Events Happening January 26-February 1

Liam Kazar w/ Brad Goodall standing in a backyard
Photo Courtesy of Liam Kazar

Liam Kazar w/ Brad Goodall

January 27, Club Cafe

Singer-songwriter Liam Kazar brings his genre-blending style of folk, rock, pop, jazz, and alt-country to Club Cafe. This specific show is in support of his sophomore album, Pilot Light. Plus, catch opener Brad Goodall with his piano-driven, heartland-inspired songs.

Winter Herbal Wellness herbs in bowls
Photo Courtesy of Grow Pittsburgh

Winter Herbal Wellness

January 29, Garden Dreams Urban Farm & Nursery

Learn how to use everyday spices and pantry staples to build natural defenses against colds and the flu. You’ll gain practical information that will change how you view common ingredients that can even help you create a supportive wellness toolkit for the winter months.

A woman dances over top of a man's body.
Photo Courtesy of Martha Graham Dance Company

Martha Graham Dance Company

January 28, Byham Theater

This special performance presents the oldest dance company in the United States’ iconic masterworks alongside a new creation commissioned for the 100th anniversary. The evening also features a pre-show performance by students from Point Park University’s School of Dance.

A man in a blue jacket and shirt stands in front of a black background.
Photo Courtesy of Pittsburgh Cultural Trust

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s South Pacific in Concert

January 30-February 1, Heinz Hall

A concert-style presentation of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s South Pacific highlights the romance and drama of the classic Broadway score with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, joined by Pittsburgh CLO and the Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama. Come under the spell of conductor Andy Einhorn and singer Ben Crawford as Emile de Becque.

Two people wait for a cup of soup at a vendor table.
Photo Courtesy of Humane Action Pennsylvania

Fifth Annual Best Vegan Soup in the ‘Burgh

February 1, Helltown Brewing

Pittsburgh’s coziest vegan tradition returns to the Strip District. Join the friendly competition at the fifth annual search for the best vegan soup in the city. Sample delicious, creative plant-based soups from local restaurants and chefs, then cast your vote to crown the winner.

Story by Kylie Thomas
Featured Photo Courtesy of Martha Graham Dance Company

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Host the Ultimate Steelers Game Day Party

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A woman's hand picing a moon shaped hand pie from a small blue dish with and pies dips and raw ingredients surrounding the dish on a brown paper, green and blue surface.

Hey Steelers fans, are you ready for today’s playoff game of touchdowns, somewhat-questionable coaching (at least according to the armchair coaches at home), and delicious game day recipes? Well, we sure are! While you wait on the edge of your seat, you’ll want game day bites handy to get you through the stress of the game… and a cocktail or two would probably help too. Below you’ll find all the fixings to make sure your table is full of something for everyone, even if they’re rooting for the other team. Just make sure you give them a hard time about it, as good friends do… or set them up with a tv in another room, we won’t judge.

Host the Ultimate Steelers Game Day Party

Zesty Shrimp Roll

A plate of mini shrimp sandwiches.

Make up a surf and turf platter with the addition of Zesty Shrimp Rolls. These small, individual servings ensure that everyone gets a bite of shrimp in a tangy dressing. Feel free to substitute the shrimp for crab if you really want to make a good impression. 

Ultimate Beer Cheese and Easy Honey Mustard

Six soft pretzels on a brown paper with a bowl of orange beer cheese, and a bowl of yellow honey mustard all on a white textured surface.

You see pretzels and other dip-able appetizers at just about every game day and tailgate party. Why not dress them up with Ultimate Beer Cheese and Easy Honey Mustard? These two dips are not just limited to appetizers either, try them on top of burgers, hot dogs, or other grilling favorites. 

Crispy Mushroom Bundles with Spicy Mayo

Various crispy mushroom bundles sit on a brown plate beside a small bowl of spicy mayo beside two green cups and two forks.

It’s great to have a vegetarian option available when most game day menus are full of meat. Our Crispy Mushroom Bundles use seafood mushrooms for a unique taste and crunchy texture. The side of Spicy Mayo also complements the umami-type flavor and takes the heat up a notch with sriracha. 

Pigs in a Blanket with 3 Party-Perfect Dips

Mini pigs in a blanket on a slate tray sitting on a greenish surface with 3 bowls of dips.

We’re sure Pigs in a Blanket were already on your menu but let us offer a version with 3 upgraded, party-perfect dips. The first is a Harissa and Chili Mayo for those who prefer a bit of spice. Then there’s a Horseradish and Cream Cheese Dip that’s a little zesty and a whole lot of creamy. Lastly, for the mustard-lovers out there, we have a Jalapeño Mustard Dip using as many jalapeño peppers as your heart desires. 

Best Sloppy Joe Hand Pies

A woman's hand picing a moon shaped hand pie from a small blue dish with and pies dips and raw ingredients surrounding the dish on a brown paper, green and blue surface.

Handheld and deliciously delightful, these Sloppy Joe Hand Pies are a no-mess way to serve one of your favorite gathering foods. Plus, they’re easy to make with sheets of store-bought pie crust and fresh-chopped veggies in the savory mixture. 

The Best Wendy’s Copycat Chili Recipe

An overhead view of The best Wendy's Copycat chili in a bowl with grated cheddar cheese and a dollop of sour cream in a white bowl, with small bowls of sour cream, grated cheddar, and pepper, a couple saltine crackers, parsley sprigs and a gold spoon on a wooden surface.

If you’re looking for something you can make (and serve) in one pot, our Wendy’s Copycat Chili Recipe makes sure everyone gets a bowl of something warming for the cold winter game. Plus, it’s based on Wendy’s chili so you know this recipe becomes a comforting pot of love and nostalgia.

Pineapple Habanero Margarita

a glass of Pineapple Jalapeño Margarita

If you’re feeling ambitious, this gold Pineapple Habanero Margarita with a black Hawaiian salt rim is the perfect ode to the Steelers’ famous colors. Not to mention, the habanero kick will have you on your feet and ready for kick-off before the coin toss is even done. 

Game Day Spritz

A close down shot of two red cocktails garnished with orange and a fan of orange slices at the top left.

Have a group of beer drinkers attending your Steelers game day party? Our Game Day Spritz combines the joy of a cocktail with the comfort of a beer. Just take your favorite brand, add some Campari and gin to your glass, and you’ve got a boozy cocktail that’ll keep you entertained all game long. 

Armchair Quarterback Cocktail

A copper mug with a cocktail garnished with fresh mint next to a bottle of Dubliner Steelers Select Irish Whiskey on a brown wood surface.

This last cocktail is for the friend who won’t stop coaching the team from their living room. The Armchair Quarterback Cocktail is made to be delicious enough to keep your friends’ opinions from erupting out every minute. Plus, it’s made with Pittsburgh local ingredients like Red Ribbon Mint Ginger Ale and the Dubliner Steelers Select Irish Whiskey for the ultimate Steelers cocktail.

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Garden Grove Highball

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Garden Grove Highball greenery in the background

From Chef Richard Sandoval’s Art of Zero-Proof collection, the Garden Grove Highball offers a vibrant departure from spirit-forward drinks. This effervescent creation builds on the highball’s refreshing framework with Seedlip Grove 42, a bright splash of yuzu, and crisp cucumber tonic. Additionally, the Garden Grove Highball is all finished with an elegant, aromatic foam perfumed with bergamot and cedar. This foam creates a masterful composition that is as much a fragrant bouquet as it is a cooling sip.

Love a bright, fizzy drink? Explore a full collection of spirit-free cocktails, from highballs to shaken sours.

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Garden Grove Highball greenery in the background

Garden Grove Highball

  • Author: Richard Sandoval
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Description

This bright highball layers Seedlip Grove 42 with yuzu, cucumber tonic, and an elegant bergamot-cedar foam.

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. In a highball glass, add Seedlip, elderflower syrup, and yuzu juice.
  2. Stir gently with a bar spoon.
  3. Fill the glass with ice.
  4. Pour in 2 oz of cucumber-flavored FeverTree tonic and top with homemade bergamot and cedar foam.
  5. Garnish with a mint sprig and dehydrated lemon.

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Recipe by Chef Richard Sandoval
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Save Your Dollars in 2026 with These Easy Canned Fish Recipes

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Panelle, Hand-Dipped Ricotta, and Anchovies. Accompanied by the Indigenous Red Varietal, Caruso e Minini Terre Siciliane Perricone Naturalmente Bio from Tina’s Bottle Shop.

Canned fish… tinned fish… whatever you call it, it’s trending, and for good reason. Delicate filets of herring, tuna, sardines, anchovies, and more seem to last forever when you preserve them in a salty brine. This also makes them lasting on the shelves of grocery stores and helps keep their prices low in this age of tariffs. Our recipes below provide you with inexpensive but flavorful meal ideas that stretch these fish further than just straight out of the tin. Lunch and dinner have never been so easy.

Easy Canned Fish Recipes

Pickled Herring

Pickled herring plated on a blue backdrop with spiced garnishes.

Canned herring is naturally salty and a rich marinade preserves them in their packaging. Rather than eating them straight from the container, upgrade them by pickling in vinegar with mustard seed, allspice, cloves, bay leaves, and a bit of sugar.

Fried Sardines (Sarde in Saor)

A tantalizing Sarde in Saor dish, featuring tinned sardines marinated in a sweet-and-sour blend of raisins, onions, and white wine vinegar

If the slippery texture of sardines turns you off, maybe frying them will change your mind. A mixture of crispy sardines, onions, vinegar, and raisins slathers onto a slice of barley sourdough. Finish it all with pine nuts and parsley for an elegant bite.

Panelle (Sicilian Chickpea Fritters) with Ricotta and Anchovies

Panelle, Hand-Dipped Ricotta, and Anchovies. Accompanied by the Indigenous Red Varietal, Caruso e Minini Terre Siciliane Perricone Naturalmente Bio from Tina’s Bottle Shop.

Anchovies are for more than just on pizza. By creating a panelle chickpea fritter from scratch, you get a base that you can dress up with a variety of flavors. Think ricotta cheese with za’atar seasoning, lemon juice, and anchovy fillets.

Lemon Spaghettini with Olives and Anchovies

a full plate of Lemon Spaghettini with Olives and Anchovies lying on a table

Since pasta is another ingredient that’s sure to stay reasonably priced this year, at least if it’s domestically produced, combine it with affordable canned anchovies. A light lemon olive oil drizzles over a dish of black olives, anchovy fillets, carrots, capers, and a variety of spices.

White Bean Tuna Salad Wraps

White Bean Tuna Salad Wraps sit on a green plate with two orange slices, and a few pieces of kiwi.

There is something so nostalgic about tuna salad that even when it’s just between two pieces of bread it’s delicious. Bulk up your usual recipe with the addition of chopped red onion, lemon juice, white beans, arugula, and spring salad mix.

Bigoli in Salsa

A plate of whole-wheat spaghetti (bigoli in salsa) on a striped placemat.

Another way of combining pasta and canned fish is in our Bigoli in Salsa recipe which features sardines or anchovies and a white wine sauce. Using whole-wheat spaghetti adds another healthy element, showing that taking care of yourself can be accessible too.

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8 Chicken Recipes to Help Keep Dinner Affordable in 2026

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A chicken fajita skillet with slices chicken, limes, and peppers. Then there are small bowls of pico, sour cream, and onions.

Buying protein at the grocery store in 2026 can be terrifying. You never know how high beef prices will be or what will even be available. But, chicken is always there as an affordable protein that’s readily available any time of year. Not to mention, you can usually stretch a whole roast chicken into multiple meals. The recipes below remind you the versatility of chicken for dinner to help make shopping at a low-cost, easy. No more breaking the bank just to enjoy the taste of something delicious.

Affordable Chicken Dinner Recipes

Roasted Chicken with Vegetables

A perfectly roasted whole chicken on a white platter garnished with grapes, apples, cranberries, and fresh sage, alongside a vintage carving set.

You can’t go wrong with a roasting chicken that’s big enough to feed the whole family. Juicy and succulent, this recipe prepares the chicken with fresh garlic, onion, lemon, and bunches of herbs. Throw in tender potatoes and carrots for a traditional dinner.

Creamy Chipotle Chicken Enchilada Skillet

Creamy enchilada with limes and garnishes in a skillet

A one pan skillet recipe means that you can prepare everything in one go. Think of this as a deconstructed enchilada with a savory mix of chicken, green chile peppers, and enchilada sauce all under layers tortillas, cheese, avocado, and slices of lime.

Vietnamese-Style Chicken Wings

An above shot of a baking sheet filled with Vietnamese Chicken Wings.

When chicken wings are restaurants are too expensive for eating out, making them at home offers a solution. Marinating these wings in lime juice, fish sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and lemongrass means a crispy product. Try serving your them with a Thai pepper dipping sauce.

Martha Stewart-Inspired Keto Chicken Roll Ups

A cast iron pan on a picnic table with chicken roll ups sitting in a creamy sauce with two small containers of salt and pepper below.

Keto on a budget. Martha Stewart was our inspiration for these diet-friendly Chicken Roll Ups. Spinach and mozzarella pillow inside chicken breasts wrapped in pieces of prosciutto. Each sits in a lemon artichoke cream sauce that’s made with herbed Boursin cheese.

Farm Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

A chicken wild rice soup dish on a white background.

Crafting a filling soup leaves you with leftovers to supplement your meals the whole week long. Rather than stick to your usual chicken noodle, try a chicken and wild rice soup that packs the bowl full of veggies. You’ll even make your own broth from scratch so you’re sure to use the entirety of your roasted chicken.

Chicken Fajita Skillet

A chicken fajita skillet with slices chicken, limes, and peppers. Then there are small bowls of pico, sour cream, and onions.

The best part about fajitas is being able to dress them up however you please. Let us take the ropes to help you create a scrumptious pan full of fajita chicken with peppers and onions. Then, let your imagination run wild with your topping such as pico, lime wedges, sour cream, avocado, queso fresco, and much more.

Martha Stewart-Inspired Chicken Pot Pie

A portion of Martha Stewart-Inspired Chicken Pot Pie sits on a pale green and white plate with a fork and knife beneath it and a piece of focaccia in the bottom right corner.

As the year of 2026 increases price points, absolve your stress with a comfort meal. Our Martha Stewart-Inspired Chicken Pot Pie is the best of both worlds as it’s affordable to make and nostalgic too. A crispy crust breaks open to reveal a warm filling of chicken, peas, carrots, and onion.

Chicken and Waffles

Southern fried chicken and waffles on bright yellow plates, drizzled with hot honey butter sauce, alongside a wooden cutting board with plain waffles.

Craving breakfast for dinner? Chicken and Waffles is the answer. Learn how to make Southern fried chicken strips that use buttermilk, chili powder, paprika, and a seasoned flour for a decedent taste. The honey butter sauce mends the bridge between these two worlds of savory and sweet.

Leftover Chicken Recipes to Help You Save More

A person smears guac on a taco shell over a table of taco toppings.

Another way to limit the money you’re spending on groceries is to use a roasted chicken for various recipes throughout the week. You can split this leftover chicken into recipes like a custom Taco Bar, sharable Buffalo Chicken Dip, and soups that you can bring along for lunch.

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Story by Kylie Thomas

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Hot Places to Warm Up When the Pittsburgh Winter Gets Bitter

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A grandma with two kids and a couple look at a sloth climbing a tree in the National Aviary.

When winter settles over Pittsburgh, it doesn’t just bring snow. It also brings also that bone-chilling, teeth-chatting wind and cold temperatures that make us question why we put ourselves through the winter. But Pittsburgh also knows how to fight back against the cold and take in special moments of warmth. These steamy indoor escapes give you a chance to thaw out when the winter gets bitter, whether that’s through physical activity or just taking in pretty sights high temperature climates.

Warm Up This Winter at These Hot Places in Pittsburgh

Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

If you need a breath of fresh air (quite literally) and could use a walk through the tropics then you need a trip to Phipps. Through March 15, Phipps is theming their indoor gardens to showcase orchids and bonsai trees. There are also plenty of houseplants and decor elements to remind us of the season of love.

Yoga Factory

Hot yoga is one of the more recent trends that teaches you the balancing movements of yoga in a very humid and warm room. A room of around 105 degrees F allows for better flexibility, breath work, calorie burning, and heart health. Their traditional hot yoga sequence consists of 26 postures as well as two breathing exercises.

National Aviary

The Tropical Rainforest room at the National Aviary is one of the best ways to transport yourself somewhere warm. Not only will the temperature keep you cozy, you’ll be welcomed by Snowy Egrets, Victoria Crowned Pigeons, and even a Two-toed Sloth. The other rooms let you explore Wetlands, Treetops, Penguin Point, and Grasslands.

Pickleball Warehouse

One of the most Pittsburgh-er ways to escape the cold is by playing indoor pickleball. This sport will have you quick on your toes to bat the pickleball back and forth. Play your games in this graffiti decked out warehouse space and then grab a snack from their concession bar on your way out.

ASCEND

Have you ever dreamed of climbing the mountains above rocky ledges and into the sky? Us too, but that would mean a lot of training and skill. We can at least start though at ASCEND which offers climbing intro classes as well as a space featuring bouldering, top-roping, auto-belays, and slacklining. Maybe then one day in the future we’ll escape the cold to climb somewhere warmer outside.

Switch and Signal

An indoor skatepark means you can skateboard or rollerblade even when there’s ice on the streets. Switch and Signal hosts two and a half hour long sessions where you can test out ramps, rails, and other equipment. They even throw special sessions each month specifically for adult beginners, kids, as well as women and transgender persons.

Bad Sauna

If you’re really looking to get hot, hot, hot then a sauna will throw you right into the heat. This process of steam showering benefits your body and mind, especially in the winter time. At Bad Sauna you can book a public or private appointment that can include music, essential oils, or guided sessions. Plus, ASCEND is right next door so you can easily head between buildings.

Story by Kylie Thomas
Photo Courtesy of National Aviary

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Pittsburgh Fitness Classes in January 2026

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Have you made yourself the promise you’ll get to the gym in January of 2026 but just can’t seem to fulfill the vow? A community-based fitness class is the perfect way to get yourself moving thanks to the motivation of others. These fitness classes around Pittsburgh take you through yoga, barre, Crossfit, dance exercises, and so much more. Make working out more enjoyable! Take one step forward to a better you and start the path to a better mindset too.

January Fitness Classes 2026

Sculpt & Soul with Pink & Powerful

January 17, Opya Studios

Join an empowering session that blends a beginner-friendly sculpted yoga flow with guided visualization and uplifting music. Move your body, connect with like-minded women, and enjoy a sense of community energy. After the workout, relax into an inspiring visualization experience, explore vendors, and mingle with your fellow yogis.

Saturday Community Yoga Class for Every Body

January 17, Kingsley Association

No matter your skill level or need for accommodations, this yoga class by Felicia of YogaRoots ensures there’s a space for you. This raja, gentle yoga encourages you to bring what you need for comfort and relaxation. You’ll head through a two hour session to help you enliven and restore.

Barre3 Free Community Class

January 18, Athlete Academy

Give a Barre3 Signature Class a shot before their opening in South Hills. This 45-minute beginner-friendly session blends strength, cardio, and mindful movement to help you feel balanced and empowered. Just be sure to bring a yoga mat and weights if you prefer.

Sample Weekly Workout 2: Phi Pilates

January 20, Pitt Recreation Center

Been wanting to try pilates but don’t want to make the commitment yet? Get moving with a lively Pilates-style workout session designed to help you sweat, strengthen, and tone your muscles. Then you can contact Phi Pilates for further instruction if you find you enjoy the experience.

Friday Night Lights | Crossfit Workout & Social

January 23, ultiMET Fitness

Crank up the energy with a high-octane Crossfit workout featuring heart-pounding beats. Expect dynamic movements, an electric atmosphere, and plenty of motivation as you train alongside others. Plus, stick around after to meet those with goals like yourself and feel the community that is Crossfit.

Hip Hop Dance Fitness Class with Linda

January 24, Emphico

This hip-hop dance fitness class led by an expert instructor teaches rhythmic moves that go along with upbeat music for a workout that feels more like a dance party. The easy-to-follow choreography helps you to boost your cardio and also loosen up to have fun for a change of pace.

Open Lesson: Traditional Martial Arts Self Defense

January 31, Oom Yung Doe

Through hands-on introduction of traditional martial arts and practical self-defense, you can feel a little safer each and every day. This class focuses on effective fundamentals that can become instinctive with practice, building awareness, confidence, and physical readiness.

Story by Kylie Thomas
Photo Courtesy of Barre3

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