I always put a spin on most of my recipes but here are the basics.
Lentil Soup
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped carrot
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 pound lentils, picked and rinsed
1 cup peeled and chopped tomatoes
2 quarts chicken or vegetable broth
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground toasted cumin
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground grains of paradise
Directions
Place the olive oil into a large 6-quart Dutch oven and set over medium heat. Once hot, add the onion, carrot, celery and salt and sweat until the onions are translucent, approximately 6 to 7 minutes. Add the lentils, tomatoes, broth, coriander, cumin and grains of paradise and stir to combine. Increase the heat to high and bring just to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook at a low simmer until the lentils are tender, approximately 35 to 40 minutes. Using a stick blender, puree to your preferred consistency. Serve immediately.
Read more at:
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/lentil-soup-recipe/index.html?oc=linkback
Veggie Kabobs
8 whole mushrooms
8 small red potatoes, halved and then quartered
16 cherry tomatoes
1 bell pepper, quartered (any color)
1/2 red onion, quartered
1/3 Vinegar
Directions:
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You may also experiment with other food times such as chucks of garlic bread, Brussels sprouts, etc.
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Place potatoes in a saucepan in just enough water to cover them.
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Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and cook 5-10 minutes or just until slightly tender; drain.
4
Thread veggies onto four skewers and brush with salad dressing.
5
For enhanced flavor, allow to soak in dressing for 30 minutes or so before grilling.
6
Place kabobs upon heated gas grill or on charcoal grill about 5 inches from medium coals.
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Cover grill and cook 8-10 minutes or until veggies are tender and slightly browned, periodically brushing with additional salad dressing and turning occasionally.
Read more: <a href="http://www.food.com/recipe/grilled-veggie-kabobs-30985?oc=linkback">http://www.food.com/recipe/grilled-veggie-kabobs-30985?oc=linkback</a>
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