It’s the end of January and we had a brief respite from cold and snow, but now it’s back to the teens and the white is everywhere. I finished ordering the last of my seeds and the pictures have me pining to dig in the dirt. Something to look forward to!
New Recipes This Week
Fresh Tomato Gorgonzola Soup: I’m not a tomato soup fan — too many childhood memories of the can, but this surprised me, especially since I had to use tomatoes from a grocery store in the middle of winter — can’t wait to try this with tomatoes from my garden. I didn’t add a lot of gorgonzola but it added a subtle flavor that was exceptional. Inspired by a cup I had in a local eatery (name escapes me), but I tried to approximate the flavors. See recipe.
Chicken-Tortilla Soup (Martha Stewart): I was excited about this one until I saw 2 cups of cilantro. I just can’t do it. But rather than pass on the soup altogether, I substituted basil. I know, I know, I’m trying to convince you this is not a blog about Italian food and then I go and take a traditional Hispanic soup and make it Italian, but I swear it’s just my aversion to cilantro. Anyway, the soup was great and hearty with the addition of chickpeas, corn and chicken!
Creamy Caramelized Onion Soup (Martha Stewart): what’s not to like? Onions, leeks, shallots and garlic, cooked to the caramel stage with vermouth or dry white wine and stock and a touch of cream…buzz it down and you’ve got velvet, baby!
Now I need to turn my attention to beef! Like stews and chili…
Bon Appetit/Feb 2010: is it me or is this issue outstanding? from the luscious cover of grilled cheese, short ribs & caramelized onion sandwiches to an entire article devoted to milk chocolate (I’ve already ordered Callebaut for the mousse), I must have over 10 recipes earmarked!