Book Description
Soups that simmer for minutes, not hours, and salads that know no season: all of these 75 inviting recipes will revolutionize the way you think about this familiar hot-and-cold combo. "Soup's on!" will become everyone's favorite words when you serve up luscious Creamy Asparagus with Mushrooms and Gruyere Croûtes. Coconut milk flavors a substantial Brazilian Shrimp soup-and it will keep you coming back for more. Or enjoy Chicken Avogolemo (a Greek specialty), Mexican Pozole, or a hearty Minestrone with White Beans and Italian Sausage. And want a salad that's not just lettuce? Then how about Grilled Scallops over Mixed Green and Herb Salad, or chicken with cucumber and red pepper, tossed in honey mustard dressing? Warm yolks cascade over a Curly Endive Salad with Bacon and Poached Egg, while Mixed Greens with Smoked Ham, Black-Eyed Peas, and Roasted Red Pepper Dressing is a real winner!

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Soups that simmer for minutes, not hours, and salads that know no season: all of these 75 inviting recipes will revolutionize the way you think about this familiar hot-and-cold combo. "Soup's on!" will become everyone's favorite words when you serve up luscious Creamy Asparagus with Mushrooms and Gruyere Croûtes. Coconut milk flavors a substantial Brazilian Shrimp soup-and it will keep you coming back for more. Or enjoy Chicken Avogolemo (a Greek specialty), Mexican Pozole, or a hearty Minestrone with White Beans and Italian Sausage. And want a salad that's not just lettuce? Then how about Grilled Scallops over Mixed Green and Herb Salad, or chicken with cucumber and red pepper, tossed in honey mustard dressing? Warm yolks cascade over a Curly Endive Salad with Bacon and Poached Egg, while Mixed Greens with Smoked Ham, Black-Eyed Peas, and Roasted Red Pepper Dressing is a real winner!

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