Old-fashioned Split Pea Soup: Sunday, December 8, 2024

We’re in the throws of winter and soup always makes us feel cozy.  I think you’ll enjoy this version of old-fashioned split pea soup. I took the recipe my mother taught me and gave it a couple of tweaks. 

The history of split pea soup dates back to ancient Greece and Rome.  It’s now found throughout the world in various forms.  Years ago you would often find pea soup featured as a restaurant special late in the week. That’s because the ham was used up and it was time to boil the bone for soup stock.

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It’s Saturday, December 7! Time to enjoy something special that you’ve been hankering to try.

IT’S SATURDAY DECEMBER 7th!  IT’S THE HOLIDAY SEASON!

Menus and shopping lists for Dec. 8 – 13 and Dec.15 – 20

Another great week of dining lies ahead.  It’s time to plan ahead and create your grocery orders.
Wintertime seems to cry out to have comfort-food, homemade soups on hand.  You’ll make an old-fashioned split pea soup tomorrow, so I’m suggesting you pick up the items on the attached grocery list today.

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Aglio e Olio Pasta with Kale and Shrimp: Friday, December 6, 2024

Tonight we’ll incorporate dark leafy greens into a bowl of aglio e olio pasta. (That’s pronounced   “ah-lyo ay oh-lee-oh. The g is silent.) The Aglio e Olio Sauce is tweaked with a little infusion of truffle oil. Browned mushrooms, smoky tempeh and freshly cooked shrimp add umami to this flavor festival worthy of any upscale bistro.

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Turkey á l’orange: Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Several cultures might lay claim to orange sauce. Tonight you’ll combine flavor profiles from Asia and France to make Turkey a l‘Orange.  It sounds fancy, but it’s just a snazzy way of using up leftovers.

Partner plant-based Chick’n Strips or leftover dark meat from your Thanksgiving turkey with snow peas, sweet peppers and browned mushrooms . These ingredients are smothered with a yummy orange sauce featuring spicy Asian condiments and French influenced rosemary. It’s served over wholesome brown rice and topped with chopped tomatoes.

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