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FennelAlso known as sweet anise, fennel has a sweet, mild licorice flavor. The feathery fronds can be used as an herb, like dillweed, to flavor soups and stews. The broad, bulbous base is treated like a vegetable and can be eaten raw or sliced and di (read full article)
QUICK TOMATO & POTATO MEATLOAF CASSEROLE
I'm not a big fan of leftover food and I don't really like the idea of eating the same meal again the next day; unless of course you're talking about soups and stews. However, I had about half a meatloaf leftover from a dinner the night before, and (read full article)
Pan Seared Scallops
Scallops can be prepared in a variety of ways...used in soups, stews, chowders, breaded and fried, or wrapped in bacon, then broiled. Besides sauteing these meaty scallops with seasonal greens and XO sauce, my other favourite way is sear them quickl (read full article)
Italian Wedding Soup
Ingredients: 1 lb chopped frozen spinach 1 stalk celery, chopped fine 1/4 C diced onion 1 lb sweet Italian sausage 1lb mini potato dumplings 64 oz high grade chicken broth (I use roasted chicken broth) 3 bouillon cubes 8 C water Italian white sauce (read full article)
Nova Scotia Hodgepodge
OK, seriously? I have eaten more soup since starting this project than I think I ever have in my entire lifetime. Did you know there are 40 soups and stews in Simply in Season. I’ve made 32. That means I have 8 more to go. With the weather in (read full article)
Insalata di Farro
Farro is a grain much like pearl barley, but it’s dried after harvesting in such a way that instead of being fluffy when cooked, it becomes chewy and nutty. In Italy it's been a major staple since the ancient Romans began using it to make bread and (read full article)
Homemade Cream Soups: Make Your Own Monday #25
It is my belief that all convenience foods are based on something that used to be homemade. Frozen waffles, boxed cookies, fully-cooked entrees; once upon a time, a home cook made them from scratch. Cream soups have been in the grocery st (read full article)
Cooking with herbs: Bouquet Garni
French Bouquet Garni..... what is it? Basically a bundle of culinary herbs used during cooking to flavor the dish and removed prior to serving.The Bouquet is usually made from dried bay leaves, parsley and thyme leaves.For the dried Bouquet use 1 ta (read full article)
Chilled Cucumber, Basil, & Mint Soup
Ingredients: 1 cup sour cream 1/2 cup fresh basil 1/2 cup fresh mint 1/4 cup sliced scallion 1 cup water 1 cucumber, peeled, seeds removed, and chopped 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce, such as Tabasco Salt Directions: Puree sou (read full article)
Southern Maryland Corn & Shrimp Soup
Ingredients: 4 packages (10 ounces each) frozen corn kernels, thawed 1 cup low-fat yogurt 1 cup milk 1/3 cup fresh lime juice 1 teaspoon ground coriander Pinch cayenne pepper 1 pound frewsh shrimp, cooked Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 cup grape (read full article)
Summer Harvest Soup
Ingredients: 4 medium tomatoes, chopped 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed 2 cups halved fresh green beans 2 small zucchini, cubed 1 medium yellow summer squash, cubed 4 small carrots, thinly sliced 2 celery ribs, thinly sliced 1 cup cubed peeled e (read full article)
Cucumber Soup
Ingredients: 4 cups cucumber, peeled, seeded, and grated 2 cups water 2 cups yogurt 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 small clove garlic, minced 1 tablespoon fresh dill 1 tablespoon honey fresh chives, minced for garnish Directions: Mix everything but the garnish (read full article)
Cucumber Soup
Ingredients: 4 cups cucumber, peeled, seeded, and grated 2 cups water 2 cups yogurt 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 small clove garlic, minced 1 tablespoon fresh dill 1 tablespoon honey fresh chives, minced for garnish Directions: Mix everything but the garnish (read full article)
Avocado Soup
Ingredients: 3 limes 3 cup water with ice 3 avocados, halved and pitted 1 glove garlic, minced 1/2 small jalapeño pepper with seeds, chopped 1 teaspoon coarse salt 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large flour tortilla, cut into strips sour cream fresh c (read full article)
Avocado Soup
Ingredients: 3 limes 3 cup water with ice 3 avocados, halved and pitted 1 glove garlic, minced 1/2 small jalapeño pepper with seeds, chopped 1 teaspoon coarse salt 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large flour tortilla, cut into strips sour cream fresh cila (read full article)
Cold Cream of Zucchini Soup
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil 1 medium onion, minced 2 pounds zucchini, grated 4 cups vegetable stock or water 2 tablespoons dill, minced 1 cup sour cream salt white pepper Directions: Heat the butter or oil over medium heat, add on (read full article)
Cold Cream of Zucchini Soup
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil 1 medium onion, minced 2 pounds zucchini, grated 4 cups vegetable stock or water 2 tablespoons dill, minced 1 cup sour cream salt white pepper Directions: Heat the butter or oil over medium heat, add on (read full article)
BEEF POT PIE WITH A BISCUIT CRUST
Now I know it's not the winter months but for me pot pie doesn't have a season; I love it all times of the year. I have a recipe for chicken pot pie that I do with a biscuit crust so this particular night I decided to try the same using my beef pot (read full article)
CREAM OF ASPARAGUS & MUSHROOM TORTELLINI SOUP
Asparagus and mushrooms... I bet all of you have never heard of this combination before in a creamed soup recipe? I certainly haven't and trust me I am a huge soup fan. I actually had an excess of asparagus in the fridge and wanted to make a simple s (read full article)
Fiesta Chicken Soup
I’m seriously running out of names for these Mexican themed soups. But there are endless subtle variations on these flavors that we just love, so I keep inventing new varieties. This one wasn’t cooked in a crock pot (though it certa (read full article)
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