When I was in living in LA it was a weekend ritual to stop by Urth Caffe, not for celebrity-spotting (although it was always amusing), but for their delicious curry chicken salad. I love this unique twist to another classic…
I love introducing him to American comfort foods and one of my all-time favorites is tomato soup with a grilled cheese sandwich. But why not jazz it up a little?
Tomatoes are a staple item in our kitchen. Whether I’m whipping up a batch of homemade arrabiata sauce, a potful of Basque piperade or making a flavorful sofrito for my paella, tomatoes are one of our favorite ingredients (next to garlic, of course). And after yet another stroll through the farmers market, I came home with a bagful of these plump red vegetables, or should I say “fruits”, if we want to be botanically correct? Either way, I was ready to create my first creamy tomato basil soup. And what better way to accompany my soup than a warm gooey grilled cheese sandwich, with a twist!
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