Tomato soup is probably my most nostalgic food from childhood. It was always my mom’s go-to comfort food in the kitchen when I was young, from sick days to snow days – or any day we needed a soothing bowl of soup at home. Full disclosure, it was always condensed Campbell’s Tomato Soup. From a…
JALAPEÑO AND NECTARINE GAZPACHO
My first big girl job out of culinary school was as a live-in private chef in Southampton, NY. The woman who owned the home had a personal assistant from Spain named Elsa. One evening Elsa taught me to make “proper” gazpacho and griped, particularly in reference to a recipe from a very famous Food Network…
THREE WAYS: TOMATOES AND BREAD
Here are three easy, summery sides using two Summer Basic Recipes. The perfect combination of summer tomatoes, fresh basil and garlic make a winning Simple Tomato Salad. Add crisp Simple Croutons and you’ve built a dish for an al-fresco dinner, impromptu summer meal with friends or a savory brunch side. Panzanella Combine Simple Tomato Salad and Simple Croutons in a large bowl. Taste…