I cannot believe it will be less than 6 weeks before Barely Contessa comes to the 1 year mark! Admittedly, I don't think I'll be able to get to all of the recipes by July 1. In order to take the best shot at this here's how I'm strategizing:
-I'm avoiding recipes that I made prior to the blog and recipes that don't look very appetizing to me (ie roasted foie gras).
-I'm thinking of giving myself an extension due to the fact that I lost some time during our move to our new house!
Happy Eating!
XOXO,
Christine
watermelon and arugula salad
I tried to find a link to post to this salad, but all I could find was a version of this salad that included feta. The salad above is from a recipe in the how easy is that? book. It does not include feta, and Ina mentions that she isn't really a fan of the feta watermelon combo anymore because she prefers the contrast the strong flavor of the parmesan gives. I agree! This salad is now in my top 5 favorite salads! So good. Also, in the Family Style book, this same salad is featured, just without the watermelon. Two for one!
I was trying to get cutesie with this one and put a heart in the center...it looked better before I baked it! This cake is delicious, but it definitely has the consistency and texture of a coffee cake rather than a dessert cake. But I'm not complaining! It's delightful.
onion and fennel soup
I love french onion soup, and I know I'm not alone. This is some of the best I've ever had. The fennel adds a different flavor profile that the classic doesn't have, and it's a winner. Gruyere cheese is obviously the best choice here, and it is sooo yummy!
This is like a fancy grilled cheese appetizer. Dijon mustard is brushed over the bottom piece of puff pastry and then it's layered with the salami and covered with gruyere. I'd be very surprised if this was not a hit at any get together.
The idea behind this is wonderful. However, the bread choice is all wrong. I would even say that if the bread was toasted it would make a world of difference. As the recipe is written, the bread is too soft for the sandwich. The sauce is made of worcestershire sauce, mayonnaise, sour cream, and blue cheese and it is amazing with the beef and arugula. Toast the bread and you have a sandwich that people will be very happy with!
I have found memories of my mom making ham and then using the leftovers to make split pea soup and croquettes. The leftovers are just as exciting as the ham!!! The sauce on this makes every piece so flavorful and keeps it from getting dry.
I've made this a million times, and it's always tasty and fresh.
This was so exciting to try because Ina says it's her favorite soup! I can see why! The curry does something magical to all the flavors and you just can't get enough!
Nostalgic for carefree summer days? Give these vanilla ice cream sodas a whirl! Perfect. Ina also has recipes for chocolate and strawberry variations.
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