Alana

Hi, I’m Alana. Wife, mom, daughter, friend, amateur gardener, coffee guzzler, shower singer, hiker extraordinaire and life-long learner from British Columbia, Canada. This blog is where I hope to be able to grow from an aspiring meal maker to an outstanding culinary creator. This is where I need your help. I invite you to join me on my journey of food exploration by providing feedback on the recipes we create here at Cool ‘til Yummy, so we can turn them into drool-worthy masterpieces together!

Trisha Yearwood Chicken Orzo Soup Copycat

Trisha Yearwood Chicken Orzo Soup Copycat

After I watched one episode of Trisha Yearwood’s Southern Kitchen, I was hooked! I know she often cooks Southern dishes, but Trisha has a wide range of culinary skills — one of the things I love about her. The other thing, of course, is her magnificent vocal range.

Vegan Chicken Noodle Soup With Soy Curls

Vegan Chicken Noodle Soup With Soy Curls

Of all the comfort food recipes I have made in my kitchen, tasted, and served on my family’s dinner table, the chicken noodle soup is the most versatile and easily adaptable to any occasion or cooking style. I have made chicken noodle soup before using pasta and now I’m excited to try making a vegan chicken noodle soup with soy curls.

Campbell's Tomato Soup With Almond Milk

Campbell’s Tomato Soup With Almond Milk

Tomato soup is, perhaps, the easiest soup I’ve ever made. Its main ingredient, tomatoes, are also a favorite vegetable of mine. However, not everyone enjoys eating fresh tomatoes mashed or pureed into soup. So, I made Campbell’s Tomato Soup with Almond Milk. It only takes 15 minutes or less to cook is a big plus for me!

How To Make Lentil Sweet Potato And Pancetta Soup

How To Make Lentil Sweet Potato And Pancetta Soup

Whether you’re looking to improve your health or just want to eat better, try featuring more high-fiber foods in your diet this week. Lentils are packed with fiber, protein, antioxidants and vital nutrients – enough reasons to try them in this soul pleasing lentil sweet potato and pancetta soup.

Homemade Beef Barley Soup With Ground Beef

Homemade Beef Barley Soup With Ground Beef

One of my favorite soups to share was this simple beef barley soup. In fact, I make this one quite often. My husband is more of a stew lover, so he especially enjoys when it thickens up overnight. You can easily thin it out a bit by adding a small amount of water or broth when reheating if you prefer it to be more “soupey”.

cauliflower soup with mushroom on top

Cauliflower Mushroom Coconut Soup

This recipe uses coconut to add a new and exciting flavor to the traditional cauliflower mushroom soup. While the mushrooms lend an earthy flavor to the mild taste of cauliflower, the coconut milk increases the creaminess on top of the pureed veggies.

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