On cold days, warm up with this comforting creamy tomato soup, made with simple ingredients and lots of love. First, roast canned Italian tomatoes until caramelized, which adds a touch of sweetness to the soup. And instead of classic croutons, take stale croissants and lightly toast them in a pan. This will level up the entire meal!
Рубрика: Appetizers
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Clementine and Cinnamon Whisky
Prepare this flavoured whisky at least 24 hours ahead of time so it can absorb the flavours of the clementine and cinnamon. It’s best enjoyed when sipped slowly from a small glass while catching up with family and friends.
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Hot Crab Dip
While waiting for dinner to start, serve your guests this warm dip. Prepare it using either crab or shrimp, and then combine it with a creamy white sauce and cheddar cheese. Bake it in the oven until hot, and serve it with crackers and a glass of white wine.
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Macaroni and Cheese Croquettes with Jalapeño Sauce
To make these croquettes, in collaboration with Kraft Dinner, we were inspired by arancini, but replaced the rice with mac and cheese for an irresistibly cheesy version. All you need to do is prepare the boxed pasta and add some grated Tex-mex cheese, and then shape into balls. Coat them in a breading made of panko breadcrumbs and bacon before frying. Serve them with a sour cream- and jalapeño-based sauce for a spicy kick with every bite.
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Jalapeño Popper Turnovers
jalapeño poppers are a Tex-Mex dish consisting of hot peppers stuffed with cheese. In collaboration with Philadelphia, we took this idea and instead placed cream cheese and cheddar on phyllo dough and made triangular bites. Chopped jalapeños are included for added heat. These hors d’oeuvres are sure to spice up any party.
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Lemon-Marinated Tofu
To use up a leftover block of tofu, we had the idea of marinating it for four hours in a lemony mixture enhanced with garlic and chili. This crumbled vegetable protein can be used as a garnish—reminiscent of the texture of feta cheese—or can be made into bite-sized pieces to serve with drinks. Easy peasy!
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Cream of Carrot soup with Tortilla Cheese Crackers
The texture of this carrot soup is obtained by adding a large amount of milk with the broth. A potato is also added, which thickens the soup as it cooks.
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Vegetable Gratin
To make this gratin super creamy, coat the cooked vegetables with a béchamel sauce. It’s a classic white sauce, which consists of melting butter before adding flour and then milk. The milk thickens and turns into a smooth sauce. Here, garlic powder and cheese are added to give it more taste.
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Oven Bhajis with Cucumber Yogurt
These small fritters, which contain a mixture of sauteed onions and spices, are very popular in India. The bhajis are made with chickpea flour, which gives them a nice crunchy texture once they are baked and are eaten with a creamy sauce made with 0% plain Greek yogurt, cumin, cucumber and herbs. Garnish with pomegranate seeds for a sweet and tangy side, creating freshness and lightness in every bite.
