Comfort Food: Homemade Soup and Croutons

Posted on February 15, 2009 by Michele Cheplic

A lazy Sunday afternoon is the perfect time to make a large pot of steaming hot soup. Not only will it help warm you up on cold winter’s day, but also if you plan ahead you can make enough to take to work the next day. This recipe for Classic Tuscan White Bean Soup will fill your kitchen with irresistible aromas, as will the homemade croutons, which give off an enticing scent of warm garlic: CLASSIC TUSCAN WHITE BEAN SOUP Ingredients: 2 cups dried cannellini or other white beans, rinsed, soaked overnight and drained 6 cups water 1 teaspoon salt … Continue reading →

Caesar Salad and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Posted on June 20, 2006 by Gillian Markson

Caesar Salad and Sun-Dried Tomatoes 1 head romaine, chilled 4 cloves garlic, sliced 2 teaspoons Kosher salt 4 anchovy fillets 4 ounces virgin olive oil 2 eggs 1 lemon 4 tablespoons parmesan cheese Fresh ground pepper to taste 4 tablespoons sun dried tomatoes, removed from oil, cut into strips] 3/4 cup boneless grilled chicken breast 1 cup of croutons Mix all the ingredients in a bowl and enjoy!