Carrot Puree

2 1/2 pounds carrots, peeled and cut into 1/3 in. slices 5 Tbsp. heavy cream 1/4 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg, or to taste Cook carrots in a saucepan of boiling well-salted water to cover by 1 in. until very tender, (about 15 min.). Drain and transfer to a blender or food processor […]

Savory Pureed Limas

1 1/4 tsp. salt 1 lb (3 1/2 C) frozen baby lima beans, not thawed 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter 1 1/2 tsp. minced garlic 1/3 C whole milk, or to taste 1/4 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg, or to taste 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper Bring 2 C water and 3/4 tsp. salt to a […]

Pumpkin Soup

1/4 C margarine/butter 1 large onion finely chopped  1 C chicken broth 3 C vegetable stock (2 cans) 3 1/2 C cooked pumpkin (1 big can) 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. red pepper or 1 tsp black 1/2 tsp. black pepper Cook the onion with the butter over low-medium heat stirring frequently but not constantly. […]

Chicken Tortilla Soup

4 skinless boneless chicken breasts 1 clove garlic, minced 2 Tbsp. butter 2 cans chicken broth (14 1/2 oz) 2 cans stewed tomatoes (14 1/2 oz) 1 C medium salsa 1 Tbsp. ground cumin Combine garlic and butter-heat until butter melts Add remaining ingredients to crock pot Cook: High 4-6 hours, Low 8-10 hours Serve […]

Cream of Asparagus Soup

1 1/2 lbs twin asparagus spears 1 bunch green onions, trimmed & chopped or 1 regular onion 2 Tbsp. flour 2 egg yolks 3 Tbsp. butter 3 3/4 C chicken stock 2/3 C half and half Salt & pepper to taste Additional half & half to garnish  Cut off asparagus tops & simmer tops in […]

Middle Eastern Lamb Slow Cooker

1 lb. Lean leg of lamb, stew meat, cut into 1 in. chunks 1/2 C canned beef broth 1 large onion chopped 1 large garlic clove, minced 1 (14.5 oz) canned diced tomatoes, undrained 15 oz. canned garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed 2 tsp. ginger root, freshly grated 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1 tsp. table […]

Roasted Yellow Pepper Soup

1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 small carrot, peeled and finely diced 1/2 small sweet onion, minced 1 1/2 pound yellow and orange bell peppers, roasted, peeled and cut into small strips 1 baking potato (12 oz) peeled and diced into 1/2 in. cubes 3 C vegetable or chicken stock Salt and pepper 3 Tbsp prepared […]

Dijon Tilapia Fillets

2 Tbsp butter 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard 4 tilapia fillets 3 Tbsp. fresh bread crumbs 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 1 1/2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice Salt and pepper to taste Chopped fresh parsley Preheat oven to 450. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Add mustard, Worcestershire sauce and lemon juice. Mix well. […]

Slow Roasted Salmon with Mustard Parsley Glaze

6 Tbsp. butter, softened 3 Tbsp. fine dry bread crumbs 2 tsp. Dijon mustard 2 Tbsp.chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 8 (5 oz.) pieces salmon fillet, skinned Salt to taste 1/2 tsp. pepper 1 Tbsp. mustard seeds 1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice 1 tsp. honey Put rack in middle of oven and preheat to 225. Butter […]

Red Pepper Orzo

1/2 lb orzo 2 tsp. salt 1/4 C olive oil 1 red onion, diced 1 red pepper, diced 1 tsp. pepper 1 green pepper, diced 1 fennel bulb, finely diced (or fennel seeds) 1 Tbsp. garlic, chopped 1 Tbsp. thyme, chopped 1/2 C tomato juice 1/4 C parsley, chopped 1 C feta cheese, crumbled Boil […]