And suddenly – boom – we have all become full-time home cooks, forced to figure out what the heck to make for dinner for ourselves and our families almost every single night. Some friends are making epic meals, others using up those pantry staples. For me, the kitchen has always been my refuge at the end of a long day. I feel truly grateful to continue doing what I love while recognizing that many are not able to during these times.

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My brother Joe’s yummy Ribollita soup recipe is below. Perfect for the cold winter weather!

Ribollita is a famous Tuscan soup whose name literally means “reboiled”. Like most Tuscan cuisine, the soup has peasant origins. There are many variations but the main ingredients always include leftover bread, cannellini beans and inexpensive vegetables such as carrots, zucchini, spinach and onions. If you can’t find cannellini beans, use Great Northern beans.

Ribollita (Tuscan Bean Soup)

Recipe for 6: This soup gets better with age.

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