Think Green

My husband & I decided to have a meat free week. We have some beautiful homegrown tomatoes and about three pounds of broccoli...What to do?

The hubby pitched in with a healthy, velvety smooth broccoli soup, garnished with an herb goat cheese and raw almonds. It is a Gordon Ramsay recipe that takes no more than twenty minutes prepare. http://www.bigoven.com/recipe/161419/broccoli-soup-gordon-ramsay

It was delicious as is, but for a bolder flavor I suggest adding 1 garlic clove in the blender & chopping fresh tarragon and chives into the goat cheese.

This salad is light, tangy and easy to prepare. Right up my alley.

It is a basic caprese salad over greens.

In a medium salad bowl combine 2 finely minced garlic cloves, 2 large chopped tomatoes, 6 chopped basil leaves, 1/4 cup of chopped mozzarella cheese, a splash of balsamic vinegar, a drizzle of olive oil and salt & pepper to taste. Serve over a bed greens, no dressing necessary. You can also have it over some nice crusty bread.