Creamy Tomato Lentil Soup

Source: adapted from Cafe Zupas 2 tablespoons butter 1 large yellow onion, chopped 1 cup celery, chopped 1 cup carrots, chopped 1 tablespoon + 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon chili powder 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1 1/4 teaspoon cumin black pepper to taste 8 cups low sodium chicken stock 12 ounces red […]

Roasted Tomato Soup

2 1/2 pounds fresh tomatoes (mix of fresh heirlooms, cherry, vine and plum tomatoes) 6 cloves garlic, peeled 2 small yellow onions, sliced Vine cherry tomatoes for garnish, optional 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 quart chicken stock 2 bay leaves 4 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil […]

Split Pea Soup with Ham Hocks

1/4 cup olive oil 1 large onion, finely diced 2 celery stalks, finely diced 2 carrots, finely diced One 1-pound bag split peas, rinsed and picked through 1 1/2 pound smoked ham hock 2 quarts chicken stock, water, or combination Salt and freshly ground black pepper Directions In a large saucepan, saute onion, celery and […]

Mulligatawny Soup

serves 4-6 people Total time: 1 hour 15 min   Ingredients 1 cup diced onions 4 to 6 carrots, diced 4 celery stalks, diced 1/2 cup butter 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 4 teaspoons curry powder 8 cups chicken stock 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and diced 1 cup cooked white rice (more) (maybe 1 […]

Sweet Spicy and Salty Nut Mix

2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 cup blanched whole almonds 1/2 cup whole cashews 1/2 cup roasted, unsalted peanuts 1/2 cup whole pecans 1/4 teaspoon chili powder 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves, roughly chopped Directions Melt […]

Candied Walnuts

 1 pound walnut halves  1 cup white sugar  2 teaspoons ground cinnamon  ¼ teaspoon salt  6 tablespoons milk  1 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions Instructions Checklist Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread nuts in a single layer over a baking sheet. Roast for approximately 8 to 10 minutes, or until the nuts […]

Candied Pecans

1 cup white sugar  1 teaspoon ground cinnamon  1 teaspoon salt  1 egg white  1 tablespoon water  1 pound pecan halves Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Mix sugar, cinnamon, and salt together in a bowl. Whisk egg white and water together in a separate bowl until frothy. Toss pecans in the […]

Cinnamon Cocoa Coated Almonds

1 Cup Raw Unsalted Almonds 2 Tbsp. Natural Unsweetened Cocoa Powder ½ tsp. Ground Cinnamon ½ tsp. Honey or Agave Nectar ½ tsp. Vanilla Extract 1 tiny pinch Sea Salt Instructions Mix cocoa powder, cinnamon, and sea salt together in a food processor. Pour into a gallon-sized Ziploc bag. Set aside. In a deep saucepan […]

Crisp Flatbread

1 3/4 cups (230 grams) unbleached all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon chopped rosemary plus 2 (6-inch) sprigs (optional) 1 teaspoon baking powder 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 cup (120 ml) water 1/3 cup (80 ml) olive oil plus more for brushing Flaky sea salt such as Maldon Heat oven to 450°F. Lightly coat a large baking […]

Emeril’s Spiced Nuts

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup light brown sugar 2 tablespoons water 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon cayenne 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups mixed nuts, such as walnuts, pecans, hazelnuts and almonds Directions Mix spices and reserve. Heat nuts in a dry skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until begin to […]