I repeated some of my tried recipes: cream corn salad, Singapore chilli shrimp and beef tenderloin, but I also attempted a new one. One I have been dreaming about.
Water Melon Bisque
A few years ago, I cannot recall where, I was served a bowl of water melon bisque. It was a warm day and I thought how perfect that was. Unless you do not like water melon, but how can anyone not like water melon? (Except for my friend Nick)
A few minutes of prepping and then turning on the blender and you have a perfect summer appertizer.
(Photo by Mark)
We were celebrating Canada Day and how festive it was to have a chilled red soup to start our meal!
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/food-and-wine/recipes/watermelon-bisque/article647312/
Panzanella
Julius's mother sent me a link to Saveur magazine's website last week and it was full of inspirations. It also has a section on techniques which is a big plus for the novice in me.
I have never heard of Panzanella but I think I found a new best friend in it. It was simple and delicious, other than cutting the tomatoes and onions, I tore up basil leaves and Italian country-style bread. Just like Mamma used to make, ok maybe not my Mamma, but some other Italian Mamma.
Interestingly, Julius's mom had the leftover the next day and it turned out to be better when it has sat for a while. "Scrumptious!" was her comment. The recipe suggests to let it sit for 10 minutes, next time perhaps a few hours will let the ingredients soaks up the dressing for a tastier salad. And more time to enjoy the gorgeous outdoors.
http://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Panzanella-Bread-and-Tomato-Salad?cmpid=enews072312&spPodID=020&spMailingID=4660310&spUserID=MjcxOTk3MDc1NjMS1&spJobID=279258729&spReportId=Mjc5MjU4NzI5S0
Bisque 9/10
Salad 9/10
that Panzanella was so, so good - I loved all of the garlic. I'm going to make it next time i have some stale bread.
ReplyDeletei wish i ate more of it also delicious jk
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