Pappa Al Pomidoro

With the cold weather a hearty chili sounds good but it takes a good day to prepare and the weather will be warmer by the time the chili has rested and be ready to eat. So, today I am making a tomato basil soup recipe from Ina Garten’s “Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics” cookbook. The soup is topped with fresh Parmesan, ciabatta croutons, pancetta and roasted basil leaves. This sounds perfect and I am anxious to try it. Let me know if you would like to try it too!

Week of December 28th

Food for the week of New Year's Day:
Fresh Black Eyed Peas
Steamed Broccoli
Corned Beef and Cabbage
Beef Brisket
White Chocolate Bread Pudding
Cranberry Jello

Party Food

Here is a sample list for your get-together:

oven roasted plum tomatoes
creole pastry cups
artichoke parmesan dip
corn cakes topped with cumin cream
parmesan chips
hummus & pita chips
marinated tomatoes on grilled bread
seared scallops & lemon tarragon cream
cured salmon with lemon, fennel and grapefruit
bacon & cheese bites
cheddar biscuits
pulled pork with homemade rolls

Christmas week food...

Monday: Shrimp Paella, Coconut Cake

Wednesday: Chicken & Sausage Gumbo, Potato Salad, Bread Pudding

Christmas dinner available if requested by 12/23/08.
Below are a few choice items:
roasted chicken
pasta w/carmelized oranges
roasted herb dijon lamb chops
cornbread dressing
steamed broccoli
brussel sprouts
green chile cream corn
haricot vert