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Gigi421 · Posted: Tue Nov 30, 2010 2:00 pm Post subject: Christmas luncheon

I'm having a group of friends over for a Christmas lunch on the 14th.........I need a nice recipe for soup and something lunch like for a main dish. The other gals will be bringing appetizers, salads and dessert. Any ideas??
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kathyk · Posted: Tue Nov 30, 2010 2:06 pm Post subject:

Maybe a nice homemade creamy tomato soup and some "gourmeted" fancy small grilled cheese sandwiches??
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spryte · Posted: Wed Dec 01, 2010 1:21 pm Post subject:

This Garlic Soup is elegant and to die for!!

Garlic Soup
8 cloves garlic, peeled and mashed
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 quarts chicken broth or vegetable broth
salt
fresh ground pepper (to your taste)
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon sage (or 2 leaves fresh)
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup dry white wine (optional)
1 pinch rosemary
1/2 cup light cream
3 egg yolks, beaten
6-8 slices of toasted Italian bread or French bread
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese or romano cheese

6-8 servings

1 hour 20 minutes 10 mins prep

1. Saute garlic in oil until slightly browned.
2. Heat broth and wine until hot but not boiling.
3. Add garlic, oil, spices and herbs, cover and simmer for 1 hour.
4. Remove bay leaf from pot and puree soup.
5. Return pureed soup to pot and continue simmering.
6. Add cream to egg yolks, then add a bit of soup and mix well.
7. Add egg mixture to the pot and simmer for about 5 minutes or until heated through.
8. Place a toast slice in each bowl, ladle soup over toast slice and sprinkle with cheese.
9. Serve and enjoy!
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Gigi421 · Posted: Wed Dec 01, 2010 1:40 pm Post subject:

WOW! that sounds so good and easy. Thanks Spryte.
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Babette · Posted: Wed Dec 01, 2010 2:18 pm Post subject:

Love the idea of gourmet grilled cheese sands... awesome.

You might also want to try Danielle's Butternut Squash Soup - made with mexican cream (seriously good) http://peacefulcooking.blogspot.com/2010/11/pom-roasted-butternut-squash-soup-and.html

It was awesome...

spryte · Posted: Wed Dec 01, 2010 2:25 pm Post subject:

spryte · Posted: Wed Dec 01, 2010 2:35 pm Post subject:

If you want gourmet grilled cheese... these are awesome too!
Not totally gourmet... but so good!! I often make them for a crowd.

Cheddar Scallion Panini

Extra Sharp White Cheddar shredded and tossed with sliced scallions... between buttered slices of rye bread and grilled.

My family and friends ALWAYS request these.
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