Whew, that was a long title. But so worth it! We had a delicious dinner last night! The best part-it was super easy!
Without further adieu, the recipes!
Asparagus and Leek Soup
inspired by Giada
WARNING: YOUR PEE WILL SMELL REALLY, REALLY, BAD
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 leeks (white and light green part only), thinly sliced
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 bunches medium asparagus
a handful + a few leaves of chopped fresh basil leaves
Goat Cheese
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Goat Cheese:
mix goat cheese and a few tablespoons of basil
add S&P to taste
set aside
Soup:
Heat butter over medium heat
saute leeks until soft
add all of the ingredients
taste, taste, taste, adjust seasonings
bring to a boil
turn pot off
Blend until smooth
keep warm
serve with a dollop of goat cheese
Leftover Steak and Arugula Sandwiches
with Horseradish Sauce
Ingredients:
1 left over steak
2 sm Focaccia rolls, toasted
Baby Arugula
Horseradish sauce, recipe follows
Spread sauce on both sides of rolls
add a layer of steak
top with arugula
Horseradish Sauce
1/4 cup mayo
1/4 cup Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
1 tablespoon Whole Grain Mustard
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
a splash of White Wine Vinegar
S&P to taste
mix all ingredients
that's it!
Here are some sucky Iphone pics from our dinner:
Both of these are totally up my alley and that soup sounds to die for!
ReplyDeleteAYKM? This steak sandwich sounds perfect...I am making this. Maybe this weekend? I usually don't eat soup until fall, I'll bookmark it. Better yet, I'll just pin it.
ReplyDeleteThis looks soooo good! I'm going to make it this week! :) Thanks for sharing!
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