Soups & Salads

Dinner & Lunch, Soups & Salads

Pork Chops with Bloody Mary Tomato Salad

Ingredients: 2 tbsp. olive oil2 tbsp. red wine vinegar2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce2 tsp. prepared horseradish, squeezed dry1/2 tsp. Tabasco1/2 tsp. celery seedsKosher salt and pepper1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved2 celery stalks, very thinly sliced1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced4 small bone-in pork chops (1 in. thick, about 2¼ lbs total)1/4 c. flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped1 […]

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Roasted red pepper soup with tomato

Ingredients: 3 red bell peppers , halved 2 tbsp butter or canola oil 1 large onion , chopped 4 garlic cloves , chopped 2 tbsp tomato paste 1 tsp smoked paprika or paprika 1 1/2 tsp salt 1 796-mL can plum tomatoes 1 cup water 1/4 cup 35% cream Instructions: PREHEAT broiler. Place peppers cut-side down […]

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Broccoli and chickpea salad with green tahini and almonds

Ingredients: broccoli 400 g, cut into small florets tahini 1 tbs lemon juice 1 tbs olive oil 1 tbs fresh coriander ¼ cup(s), leaves fresh flat-leaf parsley ½ cup(s), coarsely chopped chickpeas, canned, rinsed, drained 1 can(s), 400g size can, (1x400g can) tomato(es) 300 g, grape variety, halved roasted almonds ¼ cup(s), (40g), chopped Instructions: Cook broccoli in a small saucepan of boiling, salted […]

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Chicken and sweet corn soup

INGREDIENTS: 1L (4 cups) chicken consomme 2 (about 200g each) single chicken breastfillets  1 tablespoon light soy sauce 2 teaspoons finely grated fresh ginger 1 tablespoon cornflour 60ml (1/4 cup) water 1 x 420g can creamed corn 1 x 300g can corn kernels, rinsed, drained 100g shaved ham, thinly sliced  2 egg whites 1 teaspoon sesame […]

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Authentic Russian Salad ‘Olivye’

Ingredients: 6 potatoes, peeled1 carrot, or more to taste4 eggs6 large pickles, cut into cubes1 (15 ounce) can peas, drained1/2 cup cubed fully cooked ham, or to taste1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, or to taste (optional)1/2 cup mayonnaise, or to taste Directions: Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add potatoes and carrot. […]

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Beer Cheese Soup

Ingredients: 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 small yellow onion 2 cloves garlic minced 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 (14 oz) can chicken broth 1 cup milk 1/2 tsp dried thyme 1/2 tsp paprika 1 1/2 cups shredded American cheese 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 1 (12 oz) bottle light beer Instructions: In a stockpot, sauté garlic and onion until soft and onions are translucent. Add flour; cook, stirring constantly over medium heat about 4-5 minutes. Whisk in […]

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Arugula Salad with Parmesan and Walnuts

INGREDIENTS: 4 cups baby arugula, arugula (or I have used baby kale here too, which is not as peppery, but works nicely) ½ cup shaved parmesean (you may add more to taste, I won’t tell) ½ cup chopped walnuts Lemon Vinaigrette: ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (this will be about 2 lemons) ½ cup […]

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Lentil Soup Recipe

Ingredients: 1/2 a large onion, diced 1 1/2 tbsp oil (can be omitted for fat free) 1/4 cup chopped celery 14 oz chopped tomatoes 14 oz vegetable broth 1 1/2 cups cooked or canned lentils 1/4 cup chopped carrots 1/4 cup uncooked pearl barley or rice 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp dried rosemary optional pepper to taste Instructions: To make the soup: either sauté onion in oil or just combine it with the celery, tomatoes, and […]

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Grilled chimichurri chicken avocado salad

INGREDIENTS: One batch Authentic Chimichurri 4 skinless chicken thigh fillets , (no bone) or chicken breasts 1 teaspoon olive oil 5 cups Romaine (or cos) lettuce leaves, washed and dried 3 ripe tomatoes , sliced ½ a red onion , sliced 2 avocados , sliced Fresh parsley leaves , to garnish INSTRUCTIONS: 1-Make a batch of Chimichurri using this recipe, in a small bowl or jug.2-Pour 4 tablespoons of […]

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Traditional Ukrainian Borscht Recipe

Ingredients: 1 cup of diced celery 1 cup diced onions 1 cup of chopped cabbage 2 cloves of garlic, grated or pressed 1 tbsp of butter (for sautéing onions and celery) 8 cups water, beef broth or chicken broth 1 can diced tomatoes (home or commercially canned) 2 or 3 medium to large sized peeled beets (half grated and half diced) 1 or 2 medium […]