All summer long we've been enjoying summer soups from the freshest bounty of vegetables we could find. Have you ever consider making soup for dessert? It's an ideal medium for fresh seasonal fruits. This recipe from Chef Payard only uses 4 ingredients and makes for an elegant and healthy dessert. For a little extra sweetness, don't be shy, add a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream on top or even a nice dollop of fresh ricotta cheese. Enjoy. … [Read more...]
Blueberry Mint Soup
August 7, 2015 By Leave a Comment
Steamy hot weather calls for cold-chilled soups. Who's excited about cooking hot foods during the dog days of summer. I usually opt for salads, smoothies and any meat that can be quickly cooked on the grill. My mint plant is luscious so I decided to recreate one of my favorite summer soups-- from our resident soup expert Seriously Soupy-- inspired by my plant and the fresh batch of blueberries in my refrigerator. Also included in this recipe is some refreshing watermelon, Greek yogurt and a little bit of sugar to really make this a … [Read more...]
Gingered Sweet Corn with Lime
July 31, 2015 By 1 Comment
I want to hit the rewind button on summer. It's moving way too quickly. But, one of the only reasons I look forward to the last month of summer is for the bountiful harvest of sweet summer corn that adorns the markets, farm stands and summer menus. A meal in my house does not feel complete without the incorporation of ears of corn, prepared any way: boiled, grilled, roasted. Today's recipe contains a "spunky spin" on our family summer favorite. The addition of minced garlic and ginger and lime to the kernels of buttery corn add a … [Read more...]
Simple Summer Vegetable Soup
July 20, 2015 By 2 Comments
Today's recipe is from resident soup expert Serena, aka Seriously Soupy. Serena is known for her soup tours, she has taught soup classes and has a catalogue of over 100 homemade soups. You can join Serena on her Soupy journey here once a month where she'll share her wisdom and helping demystify the world of soup. Here's what Serena has to say: Summer is a terrific time to experiment with light and health soups. While smoothies and salads are generally the typical lighter summer fare, soups are also an easy way to get a dose … [Read more...]
