Saturday 13 June 2009

Bean and Zucchini Hummus. Spinach Soup. Spaghetti All'arrabbiata.



Blog Post & recipe: Pinto Bean and Zucchini Hummus


Zucchini lends a western Mediterranean flair to this spicy but rich and earthy hummus made from pinto beans instead of chickpeas, with yogurt along to add a ... tang.


Blog Post & Recipe: Spinach Soup with Potato & Fried Garlic


... a simple spinach soup, with all in a bowl & one dominant flavor of fried garlic ... Unlike the popular pureed & creamy spinach soup, this one has the leaves just wilted. The color of the soup will depend on the amount of tomato you use & also the turmeric. More tomato also adds a slight tang, so if you want yours slightly sharp, feel free to use more tomato in it.


Blog Post & Recipe: Spaghetti All'arrabbiata


All'arrabbiata means "angry style", and that's all you really need to know about this recipe. It's a tomato sauce with a kick. Usually that comes from crushed red pepper flakes, but I found this recipe from FX Cuisine that trades the flakes for ... one fiercely hot chile ... something happens to the chile during the cooking process. Since only a little bit is used, the shocking spiciness fades away into a glorious lingering glow ...



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