Toasted Quinoa – The Lightest, Fluffiest, Most Flavorful Quinoa

Toasted Quinoa – The Lightest, Fluffiest, Most Flavorful Quinoa Toasted Quinoa – Protein-Rich Quinoa Makes A Meal Out of a Bowl of Soup

The idea came to me a couple of weeks ago while enjoying a bowl of Caramelized Onion Fennel and Mushroom Soup. Hmm, I thought, this soup would be perfect over a scoop of quinoa. Maybe even toasted quinoa. Interesting thought considering that I’d never before tasted toasted quinoa. Continue reading Toasted Quinoa – The Lightest, Fluffiest, Most Flavorful Quinoa

Rich Mushroom Stock – Deeply Colored, Richly Flavored

Rich Mushroom Stock – Deeply Colored, Richly FlavoredRich Mushroom Stock Foundational for Caramelized Onion/Fennel and Mushroom Soup

There are three important recipes for making rich, tasty and deeply flavored Caramelized Onion Fennel and Mushroom Soup. This Rich Mushroom Stock, Toasted Quinoa and, of course, the soup recipe itself. Like me, you may Continue reading Rich Mushroom Stock – Deeply Colored, Richly Flavored

Best Butternut Squash Soup — Thank you, Master Chef Thomas Keller

Best Butternut Squash Soup — Thank you, Master Chef Thomas KellerBest Butternut Squash Soup – Richly-Flavored, Velvety-Textured, Winning Technique

Quite the rarity for me to label anything “the best.” However, today’s Best Butternut Squash Soup deserves the title. Originally created by Thomas Keller (widely acknowledged as one of the world’s top chefs), its layers of flavor, Continue reading Best Butternut Squash Soup — Thank you, Master Chef Thomas Keller