My summer cooking involves a lot of grilling! I'll do anything to avoid spending time in the kitchen when it's hot outside.
However, now that the temperature is dropping, I've been making up for lost time by cooking all of the things I've been avoiding during the warmer weather.
Roasting the tomatoes really deepens their flavor. There's really not a lot of work involved with this recipe! After halving and roasting the tomatoes along with onions & garlic, you throw everything into your blender and then simmer it with herbs.
These Ham and Cheese Puff Pinwheels were a big hit.
The contrast between the flaky puff pastry, the crispy ham and melting cheese make them a perfect accompaniment for tomato soup!
Here's a dinner photo from earlier this month. I was so excited when the temperature dipped and I was finally able to spend time in the kitchen without worrying about how hot and steamy it would get. Three soups at once, I may have gone a little overboard...
But all that soup-making was the inspiration for our recent cooking show!
My friend, Lisa, cooked alongside me. We started with a cocktail. Why settle for an apple martini when you can add caramel vodka and turn it into a Caramel Apple-Tini?
This soup would be right at the top of my list of comfort foods.
Loaded with shredded veggies & chicken, a touch of cream and an assortment of herbs, I suggest making a double batch so that you have lots of leftovers. This is one of those soups that is even better the next day! Sitting in your fridge overnight gives the herbs (and fennel seed!) time to infuse even more flavor.
Roasting the tomatoes really deepens their flavor. There's really not a lot of work involved with this recipe! After halving and roasting the tomatoes along with onions & garlic, you throw everything into your blender and then simmer it with herbs.
