Featured Recipe

Roasted Cauliflower Bisque

Cauliflower is now being touted as the new Kale ~ for folks that haven't warmed up to the texture and flavor of kale, this is good news.  Cauliflower tends to take on the flavor of what it's paired with.  It's also extremely versatile; you can bake, broil, boil, steam, rice, saute, mix with just about anything or enjoy it raw.  I chose to prepare a simple bisque with the head of cauliflower I had in my refrigerator.  It's light and has a lovely mild flavor.  You could add cheese, veggies or a protein to add a little zip to this bisque. "The flavor of roasted cauliflower is wonderful!" 

Pearl Barley Fresh Minestrone Soup

"Rich, filling and healthy!"


INGREDIENTS:
5 cups vegetable broth
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 Tbsp. fresh parsley (2 tsp. dried)
2 Tbsp. fresh basil (2 tsp. dried)
2 Tbsp. fresh oregano (2 tsp. dried)
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme (1/2 tsp. dried)
1 1/2 teaspoon fresh rosemary (1/2 tsp. dried)
3 bay leaves
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon pepper
3 cups tomatoes, cored and chopped
1 cup celery, halve then chop
1 cup carrots, halve then thinly slice
1 cup onion, chopped
2 cups fresh green beans, ends removed and halved
1 1/2 cups zucchini, halved then 1/4” slices
1 can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 can white navy beans or cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup pearl barley
3 cups fresh spinach, chopped
1 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded

PREPARATION:


Crock Pot Preparation:
1.     In a large crock pot, add all ingredients through pepper and give a quick stir.

2.     Add tomatoes through pearl barley; cover and cook on low for 7 hours.

3.     Add spinach and cook for 1 hour longer.

4.     Top with Parmesan cheese.

5.     Serve and enjoy!

Stove Top Preparation:
1.     In a large soup pot, add all ingredients through pepper, bring to a low boil.

2.     Add tomatoes through pearl barley; reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1 – 1 1/2 hours (vegetables should be very tender).

3.     Add spinach and cook for 10 minutes longer.

4.     Top with Parmesan cheese.

5.     Serve and enjoy!