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Albondigas Soup (Mexican Meatball Soup)

  Baking sheet lined with parchment paper 1 pound lean ground beef 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 egg, beaten 1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 carrots, diced 1 onion, finely chopped 2 tomatoes, seeded and diced … Continue Reading →

Radish Butter

Adapted from “Farmers’ Markets of the Heartland” by Janine MacLachlan. 3-4 large radishes, julienned 1 stick good quality butter, softened 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley Salt and pepper to taste Beat the butter until smooth in a food … Continue Reading →

Cinnamon Grilled Peaches

  Recipe from Steven Raichlen. 4 large ripe freestone peaches 8 cinnamon sticks (each 3 inches long) 1 bunch fresh mint 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/2 cup bourbon 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 pinch salt 1 pint peach or vanilla ice cream (optional) for serving Rinse the … Continue Reading →

Chilled Herb Soup

  Recipe adapted from Gourmet. 1 1/4 pounds sweet onions such as Vidalia, chopped (about 4 cups) 1/2 stick ( 1/4 cup) unsalted butter 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth 2 cups water 2 cups loosely packed fresh flat-leafed parsley leaves, washed well and spun dry 1 cup chopped fresh chives … Continue Reading →