79. Potato Puree Soup

Ingredients:

2 lbs. potatoes peeled and cut into cubes

1 cup chopped leeks

1 chopped onion

8 slices cooked bacon, diced

1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick)

8 cups hot water with 3 TBS bouillon (as an alternate you can substitute broth-veggie/chicken/beef)

2 cups cream

½ tsp Salt

1 tsp oregano

2 cups croutons

Method
1.     Sweat onions in butter.

2.     Add bacon and leeks and cook for 4-5 minutes.

3.     Add the potatoes and hot stock; bring to boil.

4.     Add oregano and salt and boil for 30 minutes.

5.     Puree the hot mixture then re-boil.

6.     Turn off the heat, add the cream and adjust seasoning to taste.

7.     Serve with croutons as a topping.

78. Roasted Vegetables

Ingredients
1lb Cauliflower (cut into florets)
1 lb Brussel sprouts ( halved)
1 lb carrots (thinly sliced)
1/4 cup Cilantro (Roughly chopped)
2 Tbsp Olive oil
1/2 tsp of Salt
1/2 tsp of pepper

Method

1. Preheat the oven 350 Fahrenheit.

2. Prepare a baking sheet pan by covering it with foil and set aside.

3. Put all the cauliflower, Brussel sprouts and carrots in a large bowl. Add olive oil, salt & pepper. Mix well and set aside.

4. Put the vegetables on a baking sheet pan and put them in the oven until done; Tender and well browned or until charred.

Bon Appetit!!!

77. Coconut Sauce

Ingredients:

2 whole coconuts - grated

4 cups chicken broth

1 cup milk

2 Tbs cornstarch/ wheat flour

1 coconut water

2 Tbs butter

1 green pepper – cubed cut

1 garlic clove, chopped

1 tsp fresh ginger, chopped

1 tsp curry powder

½ tsp turmeric powder

Chopped dhania/cilantro

Method

1. Place coconut in a pan, add milk, broth, and salt. Bring it to the boil, then add coconut water and simmer for 5 minutes.

2. Strain the liquid by pressing the coconut through the strainer or use coconut milk from the can.

3. Return to the boil and add the cornstarch for binding.

4. Melt butter in a saucepan. Add all the remaining ingredients except dhania/cilantro.

5. Finally, add the coconut cream, bring to the boil and taste. If necessary, combine more cornstarch to thicken.