Soups

Combine strawberries, vinegar, sugar and salt in bowl. Refrigerate one hour, stirring every 15 min. Puree in blender. Serve garnished w mint and a dollop of crème fraiche Berries, Strawberries 1.5 lb (5 c)Vinegar 0.25 c white wineSalt, Kosher 2 tspMint 0.25 c tightly packed, chiffonadedCrème Fraiche

In 1/4 c water, cook shallot and garlic till soft. Add squash and broth and boil. Cover and simmer till squash is soft (20 min). Blend until smooth. Add cider, sour cream and salt. Continue to blend until combine. (Can be made ahead to this point) Heat and season as desired. Divide soup among 4…

Sauté shrimp shells in .5 tsp butter. Add garlic, onion and carrot. Sauté 2 min. Add tomato paste, stirring constantly. When it begins to caramelize, add sherry. Add stock and 1T butter and bring to a boil. Reduce and simmer 15 min. Strain and puree solids in food processor until smooth, adding liquid as needed.…

1 pound large raw shrimp, fresh or frozen, shelled and deveined4 cups warm water2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil1 small yellow or white onion, peeled and finely minced4 garlic cloves, peeled and grated¼ cup tomato paste½ teaspoon black pepper1 tablespoon tamarind paste (not concentrate)Kosher salt1 bunch cilantro, leaves and stems minced1 green chile, such as serrano…

Peel .5 lb shrimp, reserving shells, and cut each into thirds. With paper towels, thoroughly pat dry remaining shrimp and reserved shells. Heat 12″ heavy bottomed skillet over high heat until very hot, about 3 minutes. Add 1.5 T oil and swirl to coat bottom. Add half of shell-on shrimp and half of reserved shells.…

(If making crème fraiche, do at least 24 hours before starting recipe) Sauté vegetables and herbs in butter. Gradually add flour to make a roux. Add stock, wine and water if necessary gradually, stirring constantly till slightly thickened. Add scallops and cook 2-3 min till done. Puree (be careful as liquid is hot). Add crème…

Place 2 c watermelon chunks in medium bowl. Add wine, cranberry juice, lime juice, sugar, and honey. Let stand 15 min. Cut remaining chunks into 1/2″ pieces; set aside. Transfer wine mix to food processor and pulse until almost smooth, about 30 sec. Return to bowl; add honeydew, cantaloupe, reserved watermelon and mint leaves. Stir…

Preheat oven to 375°. Cut off the eggplants’ “hats”. Split the eggplants the long way, and rub the cut side lightly with salt. Grease a cookie sheet generously with olive oil. Place the eggplants on the sheet, cut side down. Bake in the oven until soft (at least 20 minutes, take your time). Meanwhile, in…

Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and garlic and sauté until tender, about 10 min. Add potatoes and 4 c stock. Simmer until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally, about 30 min. Add cream and cheese and stir until the cheese melts. Puree in blender. Return to pan and thin w…

Place fish in saucepan and add onion, celery, tomatoes, wine, bay leaf, thyme, salt, peppercorns and water. Bring to boil; simmer 30 min. Strain and transfer to blender, discarding bones, leaf, thyme and peppercorns. Add shrimp, bread crumbs and 1/2 c stock. Blend thoroughly. Add mix to remaining stock. Boil and add cream. Season w…