July 12, 2014
Refreshing Red Bell Pepper Soup
Florence
Course Soup
Cuisine American
- 4 red bell peppers diced
- 1 small sweet onion diced
- 1 cup tomato juice
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs - oregano basil, thyme, rosemary, or any blend you like
- kosher salt and black pepper to taste
In a stock pot over medium heat, add the bell peppers, onion, tomato juice, and vegetable broth; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes or until bell peppers and onion are tender.
Pour into a bowl, add the herbs, stir, taste and add salt and pepper if needed, then refrigerate for 1 hour.
Stir again before serving, taste and adjust seasoning.
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June 13, 2014
Tomato Avocado Salsa
Florence
- 6 Roma tomatoes finely diced
- 1 small sweet onion finely diced
- 1 garlic clove grated
- 1 jalapeno seeded and chopped
- 2 Tbsp finely chopped cilantro
- 1 lime zested and juiced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 ripe avocado finely diced
Combine all ingredients in a large glass bowl, except salt.
Add salt and stir again.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let rest for 15 minutes at room temperature.
Serve with tortilla chips.
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May 29, 2014
Purely Perfect Feta Bean Dip
Florence
Course Dip
Cuisine American
- 1 - 15 oz can Navy beans drained and rinsed well
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove grated
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- dash cumin
- 3/4 cup fresh herbs your choice mixture of parsley, dill, and chives
Blend together all in food processor until smooth
Place in serving bowl, cover and refrigerate for 30 to 60 minutes.
Server with vegetables.
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April 19, 2014
Cucumber Salsa
Florence
Makes about 3 cups of salsa
Course Condiments
Cuisine American
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1/4 cup snipped parsley
- 1/4 cup fresh snipped cilantro
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cucumbers
Pare, de-seed, and coarsely shred the cucumbers
In a large bowl, mix all ingredients
Cover and and place in fridge for about 2 hours or until chilled
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