Episode 209

Makes about 10 cups, 6 servings Hands on time: 25 minutes Total preparation time: 40 minutes Suggested Accompaniment Tossed Green Salad Ingredients… 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 6 ounces ham 1 large onion 4 medium celery stalks 1 large green bell pepper 3 garlic cloves 1 tablespoon Creole Seasoning (recipe follows) 1 pound fully cooked smoked andouille sausage Two 15 1/2-ounce cans red kidney beans 6 cups chicken broth 1 Turkish bay leaf 1 1/2 cups cooked white or brown rice more »

Makes about 10 cups, 4 – 6 servings Hands on time: 50 minutes Total preparation time: 60 minutes Suggested Accompaniment Tomato and Frisée Salad Ingredients… 2 pounds yellow summer squash (about 6 medium) 1 large yellow bell pepper 4 medium carrots 1/2 pound Yukon gold potatoes (about 2 medium) 1 medium onion 2 tablespoons unsalted butter Kosher salt 4 cups homemade vegetable or chicken stock, or canned broth Zucchini Crisps (recipe follows) 12 large, fresh basil leaves Freshly ground black more »

Makes 6 1/2 cups, 4 servings Hands-On Time: 20 minutes Total Preparation Time: 30 minutes Suggested Accompaniments Grilled vegetables, drizzled with olive oil and topped with feta Ingredients… 1/4 cup Garlic Croutons (recipe follows, add preparation time) or store-bought garlic-flavored croutons 6-inch piece seedless (English) cucumber 1 large green bell pepper 1 garlic clove 3 cups canned tomato-clam juice, chilled 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon more »