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Monday, August 29, 2011

New twist on a classic

Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese. Sounds as plain and simple as possible right? Try a few twists on these standards to elevate them from plain old boring to fun and new.

Soup
28 oz can crushed tomatoes
28 oz can diced tomatoes
24 oz box strained tomatoes
2 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp dried Italian herbs
1 cup vegi broth (or chicken if that's what you have on hand)
3 tbsp half and half
salt and pepper to taste

In a large soup pot, combine tomatoes, garlic, herbs, broth and salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. reduce and let simmer for 5 minutes. Add half and half, stir well. Serve hot.

Grilled Cheese sandwiches

per sandwich
2 slices of bread (white or wheat)
2 slices American cheese
1 thin slice procuitto (broiled)
mayo
Softened butter

Heat cast iron pan over medium heat

Spread bread with mayo, layer cheese slices with procuitto. Spread the outside of bread with butter, grill until cheese melts.

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