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Zucchini & Dill Soup

 

Zucchini & Dill Soup Bijouxs Little Jewels

Drowning with zucchini? Here is a super- simple way to capture summer’s bounty-No.662 Zucchini & Dill Soup in the Collection Membership.

SUMMER ZUCCHINI

Summer brings an inordinate amount of zucchini from the garden. In order to capture the seaon you need some easy recipes to make use of the surplus zucchini.

ZUCCHNI & DILL SOUP

Bijouxs to the rescue!  Here is a simple, yet tasty soup you can whip up in a few minutes, then save in the freezer for an on hand a quick meal.

MARK BITTMAN

A long time chef and TV host Mark’s cookbook Kitchen Express is a staple in the cookbook collection. Besides offering 404 seasonal recipes, these are speedy when you need a recipe fast.

The book is arranged by the seasons, with menus and cooking information such as pantry and temperature equivalencies. A very useful cookbook to add to your collection. This soup I am sharing is from the cookbook in the Summer chapter.

Zucchini & Dill Soup | Bijouxs Little Jewels

Savor the season from Bijouxs Little Jewels from the Kitchen.

 

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Macerated Strawberries with Mascarpone & Olive Oil

Macerated Strawberries with Mascarpone & Olive Oil | Bijouxs Little Jewels

Here along the California Central Coast strawberry season is in full gear. Acres of strawberries are visible all along the roads. How lucky we are! This recipe is way to celebrate the season with a up-to-date twist on a British flavor classic–strawberries and cream.

Macerated Strawberries with Mascarpone & Olive Oil | Bijouxs Little Jewels

MACERATED STRAWBERRIES

Sweet ripe strawberries with a savory hint of cracked black pepper, sumac and of course, the all important drizzle of liquid gold olive oil are marinated together. Served with a scoop of creamy Mascarpone cheese-Heaven.

Greek olive oil is chosen for this recipe, this one from Willams Sonoma is quality, from a small region in Greece known for its quality olive oil since the 13th century, worth adding to your pantry. Williams Sonoma Potamia Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

Macerated Strawberries | Bijouxs Little Jewels

 

Summer simple from Bijouxs Little Jewels from the Kitchen No. 661 from the Collection Membership. Be sure to join for access to all 661 recipes. Cheers.

 

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Brown Butter Sugar Baked Peaches & Salted Ginger Granola

Peaches the best part of summer here simply roasted with butter & brown sugar then topped the Salted Oat and Ginger Granola. Recipe No 659 Brown Butter Sugar Baked Peaches & Salted Ginger Granola.

PEACHES

This one word says summer. Roasting peaches simply with butter and brown sugar creates a dessert to remember. The butter browns and keeps the peaches soft and tender.

Brown Butter Sugar Baked Peaches & Salted Ginger Granola | Bijouxs Little Jewels

SALTED GINGER GRANOLA

The crunch from the salty granola offsets the sweetness of the peaches. The simple granola topping is made with pantry staples. The salty-ginger taste is fantastic. Do not pass on making the topping.

 

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Honeydew Melon & Prosciutto

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Summer simple a 1-2-3 Appetizer – just 5 minutes to prepare Honeydew Melon & Proscuitto No. 657 Collection Membership.

HONEYDEW MELON

Honeydew Melon stands in for cantalope with Proscuitto is a super-cool way to entertain this summer. Sweet fresh melons are plentiful and paired with salty Proscuitto the perfect appetizer is ready.

5 MINUTE APPETIZER

Yes, in just about 5 minutes this beautiful plate can be ready for guests. Slice the honeydew place on a platter. Snuggle in pieces of Proscuitto. Add basil and mint leaves. Sprinkle lightly with olive oil and salt and pepper. Serve it Forth.

 

 

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Turkey & Shiitake Mushroom Soup

Turkey & Shiitake Mushroom Soup \ Bijouxs Little Jewels

This soup has been a staple for years in the Bijouxs Kitchen. It is healthy, easy to prepare and satisfying for lunch or dinner- No.655 Turkey & Shiitake Mushroom Soup new in the Membership Collection.

TURKEY SOUP

The ingredients are all supermarket friendly and create a great take on a simple Turkey Soup. One of the shortcuts is to use ground turkey meat, which cooks up quickly and is tender to eat.

Turkey & Shiitake Mushroom Soup | Bijouxs Little Jewels

 

Some of my favorites such as Shiitake mushrooms and zucchini bring great flavor and texture. Perfect match.

Turkey & Shiitake Mushroom Soup | Bijouxs Little Jewels

 SOUP EXTRAS

Sautéed onions, celery and fresh tarragon are added to the soup and topped with a sprinkle of grated Romano cheese. The soup comes together quickly in about 20 minutes. Great to have on hand in the freezer for nights you don’t want to cook.

Turkey & Shiitake Mushroom Soup | Bijouxs Little Jewels

I hop you enjoy Turkey & Shiitake Mushroom Soup as much as I do.

 

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