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Bean Soup with Dumplings
There is nothing better than a bowl of delicious homemade soup on a cold winter's day. This very simple, portuguese bean soup just hits the spot. The wonderful Mr.G loves soup for his lunch, and this bean soup just may be, hand's down his favorite one of all. Not only is it filling, but it’s also full of healthy ingredients, cabbage, carrots, beans and collard greens. Only recently, have I started adding dumplings to my soups, it is not something I grew up with, but I have wondered why my mother never made them, because they are delicious! With or without the dumplings this soup is a keeper....it’s warm, comforting and easy to make!
3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 medium carrots, chopped
1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
8 cups water or chicken stock
pinch of salt
1 large can of kidney beans, undrained
1/2 head of cabbage, finely cut or shredded
2 tablespoons olive oil
In a large saucepan combine potatoes, carrots, onion, water and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to…
3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 medium carrots, chopped
1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
8 cups water or chicken stock
pinch of salt
1 large can of kidney beans, undrained
1/2 head of cabbage, finely cut or shredded
2 tablespoons olive oil
In a large saucepan combine potatoes, carrots, onion, water and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to…
Sunday Brunch
“All happiness depends on a leisurely breakfast.” – John Gunther
This weekend Mr.G and I hosted a brunch for some family and friends. I think that brunch is the perfect meal, it's not too early, it's relaxed, you can eat breakfast or lunch, drink coffee or Mimosa's! The hardest part really is deciding on the perfect spread - balancing the sweet and savory foods and of course making sure it all comes together at the same time. The night before, I set the tables and prepare anything that can be made ahead of time. There is no shame in buying pastries, cookies and bread from the bakery, it means more time for other things. I think I did pretty well, if I do say so myself! It was the perfect lazy Sunday spent around our table with delightful company, enjoying delicious food.
This, was our brunch spread:
Blueberry Muffins Greek Yogurt Parfaits Pancakes Bacon Breakfast Sausage Scrambled Eggs Oven Roasted Potatoes Sauteed Mushrooms Assorted Cookies Assorted Breads Cheese & Ham platt…
This weekend Mr.G and I hosted a brunch for some family and friends. I think that brunch is the perfect meal, it's not too early, it's relaxed, you can eat breakfast or lunch, drink coffee or Mimosa's! The hardest part really is deciding on the perfect spread - balancing the sweet and savory foods and of course making sure it all comes together at the same time. The night before, I set the tables and prepare anything that can be made ahead of time. There is no shame in buying pastries, cookies and bread from the bakery, it means more time for other things. I think I did pretty well, if I do say so myself! It was the perfect lazy Sunday spent around our table with delightful company, enjoying delicious food.
This, was our brunch spread:
Blueberry Muffins Greek Yogurt Parfaits Pancakes Bacon Breakfast Sausage Scrambled Eggs Oven Roasted Potatoes Sauteed Mushrooms Assorted Cookies Assorted Breads Cheese & Ham platt…
Caldo Verde
Caldo Verde, portuguese for "green broth", is a very simple soup. Made with few ingredients, potatoes, collard greens, onion and sausage. I made a big pot of it today, we are still recovering from the New Year´s Eve party we hosted ! This soup is flavorful, comforting and satisfying. Did I also mention it's great for hangovers? Seeing as the season of "eating, drinking and being merry" is coming to an end, a great big bowl of Caldo Verde just hits the spot !
8 cups water
2 tsp fine salt
1/4 cup olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 large onions, peeled and quartered
5 medium potatoes, peeled and halved
chourico sausage 1or 2 links
2 cups finely shredded collard greens (6-8 leaves)
4 cups water
In a large saucepan, combine water, 1 tsp of the salt, 2 tbsp of the oil, garlic, onions, potatoes and chourico, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 35 to 40 minutes until potatoes are tender when pierced with fork.
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8 cups water
2 tsp fine salt
1/4 cup olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 large onions, peeled and quartered
5 medium potatoes, peeled and halved
chourico sausage 1or 2 links
2 cups finely shredded collard greens (6-8 leaves)
4 cups water
In a large saucepan, combine water, 1 tsp of the salt, 2 tbsp of the oil, garlic, onions, potatoes and chourico, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 35 to 40 minutes until potatoes are tender when pierced with fork.
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Happy New Year !
Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year. Ralph Waldo Emerson
Gingerbread Man Cookies
These cookies are just the right texture, nice and soft on the inside and the blend of spices and molasses makes them extra delicious. The taste of ginger is very subtle, and not over powering, as ginger sometimes can be. They bake up really quickly, about 10 minutes in the oven. The dough does have to be chilled, the longer the better, it will keep it from being sticky when you roll it out. I had a great time making these, with my kids, they were very hand´s on, rolling out and cutting the cookies, the dough held up really well ! It was fun to watch them decorate them, all in their own style. There were lots of laughs, you can only imagine some of the nonsense they came up with ! I hope you all had a beautiful Christmas Day !
1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/3 cup molasses
1 egg
2 tablespoons water
2-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon each ground cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice
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1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/3 cup molasses
1 egg
2 tablespoons water
2-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon each ground cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice
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From Our Family to Yours....Merry Christmas
Wishing you and your family health, happiness, peace and prosperity this holiday season and in the coming New Year. May the magic of Christmas fill your heart all year long.