Month: January 2014

Tomato Bisque , Morcilla Dumplings & Pasta

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Morcilla  lovers – this dish is a knock-out !
As far as morcilla dishes go, it does not get much better, I can assure you 🙂
I know that not everybody shares my love for morcilla, but for those who do, this soup is magic.

Morcilla –
(blood pudding, blutwurst, boudin noir, sanguinaccio, blodkorv, boldpølse, kaszanka).

If you do re-create this dish, make sure the dumplings are as light as possible but holding their shape. The should easily fall apart when lightly pressed with a spoon.
If you are not a fan of morcilla, you can use any other protein such as fish, seafood, veal, game, pork or even finely diced vegetables.

Bon Appetit !   Life is Good !

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sprinkle scallions

Tomato Bisque, Morcilla Dumplings & Pasta

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“Easy Does It” – Tomato Bisque & Tomato Sauce

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Dear  Friend’s
Although most of my followers are culinary professionals, there is also a large segment of followers who are just starting to enjoy cooking on a slightly higher than basic level. I have therefore decided to publish, under the moniker “Easy Does It“,  from time to time some very basic recipe variations of dishes which otherwise might seem complicated to some folks. I will break them down to the easiest, most simple instructions, so that those of you who are intimidated by elaborate recipes will be able to prepare these dishes properly, adjusted to your taste and liking, right from the get-go.
Enjoy 🙂
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Bon Appetit !   Life is Good !
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start tomato sauce on the left, tomato bisque on the right

start tomato sauce on the left, tomato bisque on the right

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saute garlic in butter or olive oil before adding to tomatoes

saute garlic in butter or olive oil before adding to tomatoes

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tomato sauce - quartered tomatoes, sauteed garlic, sea salt, cayenne pepper, sugar, small amount of diced potato, water or tomato juice

tomato sauce – quartered tomatoes, sautéed garlic, sea salt, cayenne pepper, sugar, maggi seasoning,oregano, basil, small amount of diced potato, water or tomato juice

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tomato bisque - quartered tomatoes, celery, onions, sauteed garlic, red wine, small amount of diced potato, sea salt, cayenne pepper, sugar, water or tomato juice

tomato bisque – quartered tomatoes, celery, onions, sauteed garlic, red wine, small amount of white rice or diced potato, sea salt, cayenne pepper, sugar, oregano, basil, maggi seasoning, water or tomato juice

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bring to boil, turn down to simmer, simmer for 2,5 hours

bring to boil, turn down to simmer, simmer for 2,5 hours

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put into blender and blend until smooth. The small amount of potato will make the texture silken and keep the liquid from separating from the solids. Check/adjust seasoning

put into a blender and blend until smooth; the small amount of rice or potato will make the texture silken and keep the liquid from separating from the solids. Check/adjust seasoning

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add heavy cream

add heavy cream to bisque

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tomato bisque

tomato bisque

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tomato sauce

tomato sauce

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tomato sauce, ready to be frozen

tomato sauce, ready to be frozen

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My New Year”s Eve Dinner : Steak & Farfalle , Fried Cuttlefish & Arugula, Strawberry Shortcake

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Since  I stayed home on new years eve, I wanted to treat myself to the perfect dinner
(Perfect for Bella and I, anyway 🙂
Easy to prepare, yet rich and delicious .

The menu I treated myself to :

Fried Cuttlefish With Arugula
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Grilled Skirt Steak & Mushroom Farfalle

Strawberry Shortcake

The wines I treated myself to :

Merlot (2009 Sanctus Saint-Emilion)
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Champagne (1998 Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin La Grande Dame)
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Grand Marnier Cuvie du Cent Cinquantenaire

(These special bottles had been bought and saved for the new years eve dinner Maria and I were supposed to have together this year)

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Bon Appetit !   à Votre Santé !   Happy 2014 !

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Fried Cuttlefish With Arugula In Raspberry Vinaigrette

Fried Cuttlefish With Arugula In Raspberry Vinaigrette

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Grilled Skirt Steak & Mushroom Farfalle With Edamame

Grilled Skirt Steak & Mushroom Farfalle With Edamame

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Strawberry/Cornbread  Shortcake

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Fried Cuttlefish & Arugula
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Grilled Skirt Steak & Shiitake Farfalle
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Strawberry Short Cake

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Link To Easy Corn Bread Batter Recipe
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