Broccoli Soup with Coconut Milk

 

Due to the success of my recent zucchini soup with coconut milk, we decided to try it with broccoli.  It is very good although the zucchini soup had more of a coconut taste.  So next time I won't add chicken broth to this recipe as I did here.

Broccoli cut into small florets

2 tbs olive oil

1 onion chopped

2 green onions diced

2 cloves garlic minced

3/4 tsp salt

1 tsp sugar

1 can coconut milk

2 c low sodium chicken broth

2c water

1" grated ginger

lime zest of one lemon

3 tbs lemon juice

handful of spinach leaves

sprig of fresh basil leaves chopped

Heat oil in  a large pot. Add onions, broccoli, garlic, ginger, sugar, salt and stir until the broccoli softens. Add coconut milk, broth, water, lime zest, basil, spinach, lime juice.  Simmer for 15 minutes then blend.

Wednesday Memes

 

Turkish Tomato and Onion Salad

 

I saw this recipe on Instagram (@fooddiariesbyhumera) and decided to try it. It was a delicious change.

2 tomatoes thinly sliced

2 red onions thinly sliced

handful of fresh parsley (you can use chives, tarragon or basil as a substitute)

1/2 tsp salt

1 tbs sumac

Juice of half a lemon

2 tbs olive oil

1 tbs pomegranate molasses (you can use maple syrup and lemon as a substitute)

Mix all ingredients together and rest for 5-10 minutes. I found that after a day, it had a less strong onion-like taste, more like a pickle, if you prefer that.

Roasted Cauliflower with Cheese and Panko Breadcrumbs

 

I roasted broccoli just like this and cauliflower is just as delicious!  Here is my recipe:

1 head of cauliflower cut into small florets

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

1/2 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp dried herb (such as oregano) or  a few fresh stalks chopped

3 tbs olive oil

1 c shredded cheese

1/3 c panko breadcrumbs

Preheat oven to 425F

Bake for 15 minutes on a sheet lined with parchment paper.

Sprinkle a cup of shredded cheese on top, then sprinkle panko breadcrumbs. Bake 8-10 minutes longer.

Sunday Smiles and SITAR - Shyness of the Crown

 

Shyness of the Crown ACEO (2 1/2" x 3 1/2")

Welcome to Gillena's Sunday Smiles and to Nicole's SITAR.  I am showing my art to go along with this fun fact above.  

AI to the Rescue

 

One of my sisters was travelling in Europe and shared this photo of this delicious fish over mashed potato dinner she had in Antwerp (Northern Belgium). She mentioned she would love to replicate the greens.  My brother used the photo on Google translate asking 'what veggies are used in this picture'?  It came back with a detailed AI response.  I did the same using Google Lens and got a similar response.  It even noticed there were mussels at the left side of the dish!  It suggested chives, dill/fennel fronds, parsley, chicory, leeks/fennel.

To be honest I leave a lot of AI stuff unchecked with my use of Google but most people have no problem with it. 

Friday Art - Sea Otter

 

Welcome to Friday Art!

I have a sea otter ACEO (2 1/2" x 3 /12") in watercolour pencil.  It is based on the fun fact above.

Linking to Nicole's Friday Face Off and to Gillena's Art For Fun Friday.