Fresh Tomato Soup – Concentrated Summer in a bowl

Posted by jimphelps on August 30, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

Fresh tomato soup is a true labor of love me.  It is very fussy and it does take time to make but it is wonderfully worth it.    It is delicious hot or cold.  Freeze some for the depths of Winter if you can manage to not eat the whole batch.  You will appreciate the … Continue reading →

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Mediterranean Zucchini Galette

Posted by jimphelps on August 18, 2010 · 1 Comment 

A friend of mine showed up at my office with a bag of produce from his farm.  The bag included a rather large zucchini – the official orphan vegetable of Summer.  I said, “you could make Zucchini bread”.  He answered, “You could… but after you have had zucchini bread several times….” So, I had a … Continue reading →

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Pork Medallions with Sage and Marsala

Posted by jimphelps on June 13, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

Pork tenderloin medallions are great weeknight dinner.  They are an easy to cook light meal.  These medallions have sage leaves pressed onto the meat and they are finished with marsala wine for a sweet sauce.  I served this with a asparagus and cannellini bean salad for lighter Spring dinner. Recipe: Pork Medallions with Sage and … Continue reading →

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