Soups

Peel the garlic, then smash the cloves using a meat pounder or the bottom of a heavy skillet until wispy and flat.In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, heat the olive oil, then add the crushed garlic, and cook, smashing with the back of a wooden spoon and stirring occasionally, until golden brown and beginning…

Preheat oven to 350. Cut enough bread into 3/4″ cubes to make 3 c and arrange in one layer in shallow baking pan. Toast in middle of oven until golden and crisp (10-15 min) In heavy 4- to 5- qt kettle, cooked chopped vegetable in oil w s&p over moderately low heat, stirring, until tender…

Preheat oven to 350. Arrange tomatoes, cut-side up in one layer in one or two 4-sided sheet pans and add garlic to pan. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with s&p. Roast one hour, then cool in pan. Peel garlic. Cook onion, oregano and sugar in butter in stockpot over medium-low, stirring frequently, until onion is…

Cook onion in butter in 4-qt stockpot over medium, stirring occasionally, until softened but not browned, about 5 min. Add tomatoes, potato, tomato paste, bay leaves, broth, s&p and bring to a boil. Simmer briskly, stirring occasionally, 30 min. Discard bay leaves and puree with boat motor. Stir in 1 c cream, gin, nutmeg, and…

Preheat oven to 400. Place tomatoes, cut side up, on large baking sheet. Sprinkle w salt and pepper. Drizzle w 3T olive oil. Roast until tender, 1 hour. Cool slightly. Transfer to processor and pulse until chunky. Heat 3T oil in large pot over medium-high. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 2 min. Stir…

Pour the cashews and 1½ cups (360ml) water into a blender to soak while you start the soup. Set a stockpot over medium heat and add 4 tablespoons (60ml) of the oil. When the oil is hot, add the onions and 1 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 12 minutes, until the onions…

Puree tomatoes in batches in blender until smooth, then force puree through chinoise or sieve into a large bowl. Stir in lemon juice to taste, scallions, zest, sugar, thyme, marjoram, s&p. Chill until cold. Ladle into bowls and top w dollops of sour cream. Tomato 3 lb ripe, peeled and quarteredLemon Juice, Fresh 2 -4…

Puree 2 ¾ lb ripe tomatoes, 2 slices crusty bread, 1 small red pepper, ½ peeled cucumber, ½ small onion, 1 garlic clove, 2/3 c olive oil, 2 T red wine vinegar, ¼ c water, salt and pepper. Chill. Combine 1 c crab, 2 T fresh chives, 1 T olive oil, 2 tsp vinegar, salt…

​I use a crock pot with the capability to sear meat, so I only need that. You can also soften the onions and brown the meat in a skillet before putting into crock pot.Warm oil and soften onions, then remove and sear meat. Add onions and all other ingredients. Set pot on low and cook…

In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium-high heat, melt the butter until foamy. Add the sweet potatoes, onion and a big pinch of kosher salt. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is tender and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the kale, garlic and red-pepper flakes, and season with a big…