[lizma]

I've got a boat load of company this weekend and a vegitarian to please. This sounds perfect.

p.s. If there was a recipe thread last night, could I please have the link? Thanks.

[carlo3b]

I feel your pain..geeeze... how many folks are you cooking for, and do you want some ideas? Carlo

[carlo3b]

Yucatan Gazpacho
 

• Salt to taste
• 3 Tsp guacamole
• 1 Garlic Clove, cut in half
• 1 Large Avocado
• 1/2 Onion chopped fine
• 1/2 tsp Mustard Powder
• 1/4 tsp Lemon Juice
• Soy Mayonnaise

Sprinkle salt in a bowl and rub in garlic
Mash Avocado well and combine with remaining ingredients except Soy Mayonnaise. Spread mayonnaise on top and chill.
Blend in Mayonnaise and serve.

 

Cream of Broccoli Soup

• 1 head broccoli
• 1 head cauliflower
• 1 small onion chopped fine
• 1 Tbls. butter
• 5 cups milk
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 tsp. nutmeg

Steam vegetables until soft, then puree with part of the milk. Sauté onion and butter until soft. Mix with vegetables and remaining milk. Reheat soup. Add seasonings to taste. Serve with freshly grated parmesan cheese.
 

Chilled Creamy Cucumber Soup

• 1 1/2 cups  Yogurt
• 4 lb Large cucumbers; peeled and cut in chunks
• 2 cups  Buttermilk; chilled
• 1 Tbls. To 2 chopped fresh parsley, or cilantro
• 1 tsp. Salt
• 2 Cloves garlic

Blend together until smooth 1/2 cup yogurt, half the cucumbers, 1 cup buttermilk, parsley, salt and garlic. transfer to a bowl and repeat with the remaining 1/2 cup yogurt, cucumbers and buttermilk.
Serve in cooled bowls topped with 1 tablespoon of the reserved yogurt.

Refrigerate 8 soup bowls. Put aside 1/2 cup yogurt for garnish.