75 ml (1/4 cup) butter or margarine 125 ml (1/2 cup) flour 1.25 L (5 cups) chicken broth 15 ml (1tbsp) butter or margarine 125 ml (1/2 cup) shredded carrot 125 ml (1/2 cup) finely chopped onion 125 ml (1/2 cup) sliced mushrooms 125 ml (1/2 cup) sliced celery 125 ml (1/2 cup) dry white
Read MoreThis is the most popular of Greek soups. The name means ‘egg and lemon’, the two most important ingredients that produce this light and nourishing soup. Orzo, is a Greek rice-shaped pasta, but you can use any small shape. Garnish with fresh lemon slices. 1 Village Grocer Chicken 1 ¾ quarts chicken broth ½ cup
Read MoreThis is a refreshingly light soup with a beautiful spring flavor. I use the pesto as a flavor booster. If you don’t feel like making the pesto, just finish with some chopped fresh mint and basil and drizzle with a little extra virgin olive oil Asparagus Soup: 2 bunches asparagus trimmed, then peeled and chopped
Read More3 cups apples, peeled and chopped 4 cups butternut squash, peeled and chopped 4 cups chicken stock ½ cup milk 1 tbsp vegetable oil 2 cups onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tsp dried thyme pinch of nutmeg salt and pepper, to taste In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions
Read More36 large Button or baby Bella mushrooms 1 cup Newman’s Own Parmesan and Roasted Garlic Dressing 3/4 cup minced scallions 1 tablespoon fresh basil, minced 1/4 cup dry Marsala or sherry wine 3 tablespoons butter Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 3 strips bacon 3 cloves minced garlic 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
Read More8 ounces fresh raw medium shrimp, deveined and tails removed 8 large round rice paper wrappers 8 ounce package rice vermicelli noodles, cooked according to instructions 1 large carrot, julienned thinly 3 tablespoons Thai basil, chopped 3 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped 4 leaves of Romaine lettuce, chopped ½ cup
Read MoreThese little rolls are great for lunch or appetizers and are perfect for easy entertaining. Guests love “rolling their own,” prep is a snap and you can have everything ready and waiting in the fridge long before the party starts. 2 tbsp oil 2 tsp minced galangal (or ginger) 1 tsp minced garlic 1/2 lb.
Read MorePreparing the pumpkins seeds for roasting is a very slimy job. Some kids love it; others are totally grossed out. All, however, enjoy munching on the freshly roasted seeds. 1 pumpkin 2 tbsp vegetable oil salt to taste Use an ice-cream scoop to remove the seeds from the pumpkin and transfer them to a large
Read More1 cup Renée’s Gourmet Chunky Blue Cheese Dressing & Dip 6 Portobello mushroom caps, cleaned and cored (minimum 3-inch diameter) 3 large baking potatoes, cleaned and peeled 1 tsp salt & pepper 1 tbsp olive oil Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place mushrooms, cap-side down, on baking dish and put in oven for 5-8
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