I'll share my recipes, if you'll share yours - April 1, 2010

14 years ago

Fresh Pea and Mint Soup

Bon AppÃ©tit : April 2010

yield: Makes 10 servings

In this pretty soup, sweet fresh peas are enhanced with a bit of mint.

Ingredients

â¢ 2 tablespoons olive oil

â¢ 1 2/3 cups chopped shallots (about 6 very large)

â¢ 2 garlic cloves, minced

â¢ 8 cups shelled fresh peas (from about 5 pounds peas in pods) or two 16-ounce bags frozen petite peas, unthawed

â¢ 5 1/2 cups (or more) low-salt chicken broth (preferably organic)

â¢ 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint plus additional for garnish

Preparation

Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic. SautÃ© until tender, about 7 minutes. Add peas and stir 1 minute. Add 5 1/2 cups broth and bring to simmer. Cook until peas are very tender, about 8 minutes.

Cool 15 minutes. Puree soup and 1/4 cup chopped mint in batches in blender until smooth. Return to same pot; thin with more broth by 1/4 cupfuls, if desired. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool, cover, and chill.

Rewarm soup over medium-low heat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls; garnish with additional mint.

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Jasdip
14 years ago
Perfect for Passover...

Lemony Almond Macaroons

1 14-ounce package sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup sliced almonds
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
4 large egg whites

Heat oven to 325Â° F. In a large bowl, combine the coconut, almonds, sugar, lemon zest, and salt. Mix in the egg whites.
Drop mounds of the mixture (each equal to 2 tablespoons) onto 2 parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing them 1Â½ inches apart.
Bake, switching the baking sheets halfway through, until the edges begin to brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool slightly on baking sheets, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Marilyn Sue McClintock
14 years ago
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* 4 medium potatoes, cubed
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Fry bacon,set aside. Cube potatoes, cut carrots into 1/4-inch slices. Fry together in bacon fat until done and slightly browned. Add bacon, heat and serve. This recipe can also be made to taste.

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