On the menu for dinner last night was some potato and leek soup (potage parmentier) and onion and bacon pie (Flammkuche). It was cold yesterday so we were craving some warm, yummy comfort food!
Potato and Leek Soup (Potage Parmentier)
1 lb all purpose potatoes, peeled and diced
1 lb leeks, trimmed and washed well, thinly sliced
8 cups chicken broth
1 tbsp salt 2 tbsp minced parsley
2 tbsp unsalted butter
4 tbsp heavy cream
1. Combine the potatoes, leeks, broth, and salt in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Lower to a simmer and cook, partially covered, for 40 min.
2. Mash the potatoes and leeks against the side of the pot with a large spoon. Taste and add salt if necessary.
3. Before serving, stir in parsley, butter, and cream.
Onion and Bacon Pie (Flammkuche)
2 cups all purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp salt
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 1/2 tsp active dry yeast
3/4 c warm water
6 slices thick cut smoked bacon, diced
4 tbsp unsalted butter
3 lbs onions, thinly sliced
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup creme fraiche
1. Dissolve yeast in warm water. In separate bowl, combine the flour, salt, and oil in bowl. Once yeast is dissolved, pour into bowl with flour, salt and oil. Knead dough for about 8 min.
2. Place the dough in a large greased mixing bowl. Cover and let rise 1 - 1 1/2 hours until it doubles in size.
3. Prepare the filling while the dough rises. Cook the bacon in a large skillet over med. high heat until the fat is rendered but not browned. Remove the bacon and drain on paper towels. Add the butter. When melted, add the onions and cook until soft and golden, about 20 min. Remove from the pan to a large bowl with a slotted spoon, draining away most of the fat. Season with salt and pepper. Let cool for 30 min. Stir in the creme fraiche.
4. Punch down the risen dough. Lightly flour and roll out into a 12 inch circle. Place on a pizza pan. Spread the onion mixture over the dough. Scatter the bacon on top. Let rise 30 min.
5. Pre heat oven to 375 degrees F. Place the flammkuche on rack and back for 30 min. or until the bottom of the crust is golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool for 15 min.
It was a little time consuming, but well worth it! To save time, you could always buy pre made pizza dough.
This week we've been learning all about apples! We've read stories of Johnny Appleseed, made paint stamps out of the apple core, and today we made home made apple sauce! Here's the recipe:
And then a robot!
Cook the pasta and throw in the pot when it's done and you're ready to serve. I also had some broccoli on hand today so I threw that in the pasta water and let cook about 2 minutes, drizzled with olive oil, and sprinkled with parmesan cheese.
Yummy
Yummy
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Add the bag of split peas to the water and simmer another hour, stirring occasionally. Once it has become a soup like consistency add the chopped parsley, a pinch of nutmeg, and black pepper to your liking.
Finally, slice the kielbasa and add to soup only moments before you are going to eat it.
You can serve this over rice if you like, but it is fantastic all on it's own! Smakelijk eten!
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Bon Apetit!
