Bill’s Gumbo

Ingredients:1 lb. okra, sliced8 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled1 green pepper, chopped1 onion, chopped2-3 cloves of garlic, chopped2 28 oz. cans tomatoes (break up whole ones)1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined1/2 lb. firm white fish (e.g. cod or snapper), cut...

Watermelon Gazpacho

By Chef Jed DemlerGazpacho Ingredients:2 cups sweet, ripe watermelon1 cup diced tomato (1 large tomato)1/2 seeded and diced cucumber (about 1/2 a cucumber)1 jalapeno seeded and diced (keep the seeds if you want more heat – you can use Thai chiles or serrano as well...

Mediterraneo’s White Bean Soup

Makes about 4 quarts or 16 servingsIngredients:2 lbs. dry white (Great Northern) beans4 slices bacon (applewood smoked is available), chopped2 medium yellow onions, chopped2 teaspoons brown sugar3-4 whole sprigs of fresh thyme1-2 whole sprigs fresh rosemary1...

Gazpacho

From Helen Corbitt’s Cookbook. Serves 4.Ingredients:2 ripe tomatoes, peeled1 cucumber, peeled1/4 cup diced green pepper1/4 cup diced onion1 cup canned tomato juice2 tablespoons olive oil1 1/2 tablespoons vinegarDash of TabascoSalt and pepperGarlic salt or...

Summer Minestrone Soup with Pesto

Try this soup using other fresh vegetables or herbs you have on hand.Ingredients:3 T olive oil1 medium onion, chopped6 cups low-salt chicken broth2 carrots, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch-thick rounds2 celery stalks, cut into 1/2-inch pieces4 small red-skinned potatoes,...

Sausage, Greens, and Potato Soup

Ingredients:2 T olive oil, divided1 1/2 pounds sausage1-2 medium yellow onions, finely chopped5-6 cloves garlic, minced4 cups chicken broth3 cups water2 1/2 pounds red skinned potatoes, diced1 tsp salt1 bunch spinach, kale, or other greens, washed and chopped1 can...