June 20, 2023

Cool Down with Gazpacho & GF Croutons

Usually as we near the end of September, I’m blogging about yummy Fall soups and stews, pot pies and warm, baked breads. Can you believe this heat? I couldn’t bring myself to share a steaming hot recipe with you without breaking a sweat just thinking about it. Not only did I want to share something cool and refreshing, I wanted it to include tomatoes. Have you seen the tomatoes lately?! They are so fresh, so colorful and so tasty. My father’s gazpacho recipe has been a family staple for decades, and it’s the perfect pair to freshly baked gluten-free croutons. […]
July 31, 2018

Cool Off With Chilled Watermelon Gazpacho

People sit up and take notice when you carry this cold soup to the table. Watermelon gives it a gorgeous, unexpected color and a sweetness that works well with onion, pepper, and lime juice. For a small-plate party, serve in short, clear glasses with demitasse spoons. CHILLED WATERMELON GAZPACHO Ingredients: 1 small seedless watermelon (cubed) 1 cup cucumber (peeled, seeded, and finely diced) 1 red bell pepper (finely diced) 1 yellow bell pepper (finely diced) 1/2 jalapeno pepper seeded and minced 3 stalks celery (finely diced) 1/2 small red onion (finely diced) 1/4 cup fresh mint (finely chopped) 1/4 cup […]