Notes & Info

Snow Pea Salad

1/2 lb fresh snow peas, strings removed 2 tbsp sesame seeds 1/2 lb mushrooms, cleaned and stems removed 1 large red pepper 1 garlic clove, peeled 1/3 cup vegetable oil 2 tbsp white wine vinegar 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp sugar (originally 1 tbsp) 1/2 tsp salt Blanch snow peas for one minute in […]

Gazpacho

4 large tomatoes 3 cups tomato juice 1 tbsp red wine vinegar 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp paprika 1/4 cup canned diced green chilis 2-4 drops hot pepper sauce sugar to taste 2 green onions, slice 1/2 medium cucumber, peel and shredded 1/3 cup diced green bell pepper 2 tbsp garlic or plain crouton, for […]

Italian Vegetable Soup with Eggs

1 small onion, diced 1 clove garlic, minced or pressed 2 tbsp olive oil 1 pound thin-skinned red potatoes, diced 1/2 pound carrots, peeled and thinly sliced 7 cups chicken broth 8 oz tomato sauce 10 oz frozen green peas 6 large eggs 1/2 cup chopped parsley Using a 5 – 6 quart pan, cook […]

Zucchini Soup (hot or cold)

2 lbs zucchini, sliced thinly 2 tbsp chopped onion 3 tbsp butter (see note) 1 clove garlic, optional 1 tsp curry powder 1/2 cup water (or chicken broth) 2 cups chicken broth Sauté onion, garlic, and zucchini in butter. Add the curry powder and cook an additional 30 seconds. Add the water and simmer until […]

Cold Curried Tomato Soup

1 cup plain yogurt 3 cups tomato juice 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 tbsp red wine vinegar 4 drops Tabasco sauce 1 1/2 tsp curry powder 1/4 small onion, chopped finely 1/4 tsp salt parsley (as a garnish) Stir all ingredients together. Chill for four hours. Garnish with parsley when serving.