Recipes – Ger-nis

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  • Roasted Tomato & Red Lentil Soup with FIRE HOT Yemini Zhug

    Roasted Tomato & Red Lentil Soup with FIRE HOT Yemini Zhug

    Serves 6 Ingredients ½  teaspoon coriander seeds 1 teaspoon rainbow pepper corns 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1-2 cups red cherry tomatoes, halved 4 cloves garlic, chopped course 1 medium shallot, chopped fine 2 teaspoons smoked paprika ( Turkish variety if you can get your hands on it!)2 teaspoons salt 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cups…

  • Winter Herb Soup Sticks

    Makes 24 bread sticks Ingredients Basic Pizza Dough (Ger-Nis) 2 clove garlic, chopped fine 1 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves, chopped fine 1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped fine 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped fine ¼ cup parmesan, grated 1 tablespoon black quinoa, toasted Maldon salt (flake sea salt) Directions Pre-heat oven…

  • Winter Herbal Pasta E Fagoili Soup with Fresh Pesto

    Serves 8 -12 Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil ½ yellow onion, chopped small 2 cloves garlic, chopped fine 2 carrots, chopped medium 2 celery ribs, sliced thin 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped fine 1 tablespoon fresh parsley leaves 1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves 1-2 bay leaves 2 teaspoons salt, plus…

  • Spring Pea Soup with Chive Blossom Croutons and Pea Flowers

    Serves 10 Ingredients Olive oil 3 cloves garlic, chopped fine 2 medium white spring onions, chopped fine 1 teaspoon lemon zest 3 cups fresh spring peas, shelled ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped 2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons sugar ¼ cup lemon juice 1⁄3 cup dry white wine 4 cups fresh spring pea stock (recipe follows)…

  • Chicken & Herb Dumpling Soup

    Serves 6 Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons butter 4 cloves garlic, chopped fine 1 medium red onion, chopped small 3 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2 inch strips, lightly dusted with whole wheat flour 1 bunch green onions, sliced 3 stalks of celery, chopped small 2 medium carrots, chopped small 1…

  • Nissa’s Gumbo Z’Herbes

    When Jimmy’s No. 43 came-a-calling with their Gumbo contest in celebration of Mardi Gras and benefitting Chefs for the Marcellus, an organization of food professionals who are fighting against hydrofracking for natural gas in NY in order to protect food and water supplies, I knew I needed something special.  Certainly it is “my thing” to…

  • Mexican Herbed Chicken Albondigas Soup

    Serves 6 Ingredients 1 lb ground chicken Juice and zest of 2 limes ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped fine 1 teaspoon jalapeño pepper, chopped fine ¼ cup red pepper, chopped fine 1 tablespoon dried cumin 1 teaspoon salt 1 egg, beaten Soup Ingredients Olive oil 2 cloves garlic, chopped fine 1 medium red onion, chopped…

  • Hot & Sour Thai Shrimp Soup (Tom Yum Koong)

    Serves 6 Ingredients 1 tablespoon coconut oil 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil ¼ cup lemon grass bulb, chopped & smashed 3 kfir lime leaves, crinkled (optional) 1 tablespoon galangal root, peeled and chopped fine (optional) 1 tablespoon ginger, peeled and chopped fine 1 tablespoon coriander root, chopped fine (optional) 1 tablespoon red…

  • Luccan Farro Soup

    Serves 6-8 Ingredients Olive oil 1/2 cup pancetta, chopped fine 1 medium yellow onion 2 cloves garlic, chopped fine 3 stalks celery, sliced thin 1 small leek, thinly sliced 1 medium carrot, chopped fine 1 cup tomatoes, chopped 1 cup farro, cooked 11/2 cups white beans, cooked 2 cups hearty vegetable stock 3 teaspoons salt …

  • Ramen in Spicy Seafood Broth

    Serves 4 Ingredients 8 ounces Ramen Noodles 1 head garlic, cloves separated and smashed 1 small jalapeño pepper, sliced into paper-thin rings (with its seeds) 1 small bunch cilantro, stems removed from leaves and reserved, leaves coarsely chopped (about ½ cup) 1 cup dry white wine 1 cup frozen peas 1 medium carrot, peeled, halved…

  • Ramen in Curried Coconut Broth

    Serves 4 Ingredients 8 ounces Ramen Noodles 2 tablespoons canola oil 2 cups diced onion (about 2 medium) Coarse sea salt or kosher salt 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks (about 4 cups) 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1⁄8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger 1 teaspoon ground…

  • Roasted Chicken Stock

    Ingredients 4 pounds chicken wings, each chopped into 3-4 pieces 4 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 carrots, peeled and chopped 8 cloves garlic peeled and left whole 2 stalks of celery, chopped 6 sprigs fresh thyme Directions 1. Place oven rack in lowest position and preheat oven to 500°F. 2. Combine the…

  • Ramen Noodles in Quick Roasted Chicken Broth and Crispy Shallots

    Serves 4 Ingredients 8 ounces Ramen 4 cups roasted chicken broth Crispy shallots Salt and fresh ground black pepper Chopped parsley Directions 1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add salt to taste. Cook the ramen then drain well. Divide the noodles among 4 deep bowls. 2. Heat the chicken stock…

  • Summer Squash Soup with Mint Pesto

    Serves 4-6 Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium shallot, chopped fine 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped 2 medium zucchini, chopped 2 patty pan squash, chopped 1 yellow zucchini, chopped 1 teaspoon salt 3 cups onion broth or light vegetable stock ½ cup fresh basil leaves ¼…

  • Chilled Tomato Soup

    Ingredients 8-10 medium heirloom tomatoes, chopped 4 cloves garlic, chopped fine ½ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped Juice of 1 lemon 1 tablespoon lemon zest 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons sea salt 4 tablespoons heavy cream 6 large basil leaves Garden caviar (recipe follows) Directions Puree all ingredients in…

  • Summer Squash Soup with Basil-Mint Pistou

    Serves 4-6 Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium shallot, chopped fine 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped 2 medium zucchini, chopped 2 patty pan squash, chopped 1 yellow zucchini, chopped 1 teaspoon salt 3 cups onion broth or light vegetable stock ½ cup fresh basil leaves ¼…

  • Spring Carrot Soup with Cilantro-Lime Créme Fraiche

    Serves 1-2 Ingredients 1 tablespoons canola or olive oil 1 clove garlic, chopped fine Zest of 1-2 limes (reserve half of the cream fraiche) 3 medium carrots, chopped, peels on 1 cup water Juice of ½ a lime Salt Black pepper Cilantro-Lime Créme Fraiche, to garnish (recipe follows) Directions In a heavy bottomed soup pot…

  • Fresh Pea Soup with Ham Hock and Croutons

    Serves 4-6 Ingredients 1 loaf ciabatta bread Olive oil Salt 2 ham hocks, raw or smoked 1 large Spanish onion, diced 2 celery stalks, diced 1 leek, diced 3 cloves garlic, diced 2 cups white wine 1 bouquet garni (bay leaf, thyme, parsley, Grains of Paradise, or black pepper) 2 quarts stock, vegetable or chicken…

  • Italian Wedding Soup with Spring Greens

    Serves 6 Ingredients For chicken pesto meatballs 1 pound ground chicken 1 cups fresh basil, chopped fine ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped fien ½ cup pine nuts, chopped 8-9 cloves garlic, chopped fine (2 tablespoons reserved for sauce) 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cracked pepper 1 teaspoon red chili flakes 1 egg For the soup…

  • Spring Vegetable Minestrone with Herb Pesto

    Serves 6 Ingredients For spring vegetable minestrone 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 yellow onion, chopped small 3 cloves garlic, chopped fine 6 cups vegetable stock 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped fine 3 carrots, chopped medium 3 celery ribs, chopped medium 5 asparagus stalks, trimmed and cut into ½-inch pieces 1 cup green beans, trimmed and…

  • Rustic Artichoke Soup

    Serves 6 Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 leeks (white and light green parts only), chopped small 1 onion, chopped small 3 cloves garlic, chopped fine Hearts of 6 large artichokes, cut in quarters 3 medium size white potatoes (Yukon gold), peeled and chopped 8 cups vegetable stock 1 fresh bay leaf 3 sprigs of…

  • Creamy Asparagus Soup

    Serves 6-8 Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 1 medium shallot, chopped 2 cups asparagus stems 1 tablespoon fresh lemon thyme leaves 4 cups vegetable broth (preferably onion-herb or neutral based) 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1 tablespoon lemon juice ½ cup heavy cream Salt Black pepper Directions In a large skillet, over…

  • Rustic Artichoke Soup

    Serves 6 INGREDIENTS 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 leeks (white and light green parts only), chopped small 1 onion, chopped small 3 cloves garlic, chopped fine Hearts of 6 large artichokes cut in quarters 3 medium size white potatoes (Yukon gold), peeled and chopped 8 cups vegetable stock 1 fresh bay leaf 3 sprigs of…

  • Italian Wedding Soup with Spring Greens and Italian Herb Gremolata

    Serves 6 INGREDIENTS For chicken pesto meatballs 1 pound ground chicken 1 cup fresh basil, chopped fine ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped fine ½ cup pine nuts, chopped 8-9 cloves garlic, chopped fine (2 tablespoons reserved for sauce) 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cracked pepper 1 teaspoon red chili flakes 1 egg For the soup…

  • Spring Vegetable Minestrone with Herb Pesto

    Serves 6 INGREDIENTS For spring vegetable minestrone 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 yellow onion, chopped small 3 cloves garlic, chopped fine 6 cups vegetable stock 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped fine 3 carrots, chopped medium 3 celery ribs, chopped medium 5 asparagus stalks, trimmed and cut into ½-inch pieces 1 cup green beans, trimmed and…

  • Carrot Ginger Soup with Cilantro Lime Pesto

    Serves 6-8 Ingredients 2 tablespoons canola or olive oil 2 cloves garlic, chopped fine 1 medium white onion, chopped 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, peeled and chopped fine Zest of 1 lime 4 cups carrots, chopped (peeled or unpeeled) 4 cups vegetable broth or water Juice of ½ a lime Salt Black pepper Cilantro-Lime Pesto, to…

  • Carrot Soup with Cilantro-Lime Cream

    Serves 8 INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons canola oil 2 cloves garlic, chopped fine 1 large yellow onion, chopped 1 teaspoon cumin 4 cups carrots, chopped 4 cups vegetable broth or water Juice of ½ a lime Salt Cilantro-Lime Cream, to garnish (recipe follows) DIRECTIONS In a heavy bottomed soup pot over medium heat, add canola oil.…

  • Creamy Parsnip Apple Soup

    Serves 8-10 INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 shallots, chopped fine 1 medium yellow onion, chopped fine 6-8 medium parsnips, peeled and chopped fine 1 medium apple, peeled and chopped 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped 5 cups vegetable or chicken broth 2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons black pepper 1 cup half &…

  • White Bean, Onion and Rosemary Soup

    Serves 8 INGREDIENTS ½ pound (about 1½ cups) cannellini beans, soaked overnight and drained 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 large yellow onions, sliced thin 2 cloves garlic, chopped fine 3 sprigs of fresh thyme 1 sprig of fresh rosemary 2 fresh bay leaves 4 cups vegetable broth or water Salt Pepper Extra-virgin olive oil DIRECTIONS…

  • Velvety Chesnut Soup with Grape Honey

    Serves 8 INGREDIENTS For the soup 1 cup whole chestnuts, roasted and peeled 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon pumpkin oil 1 small shallot, chopped fine ½ of a sweet yellow onion, chopped fine ¼ cup celery, chopped fine 1 medium parsnip, peeled and chopped fine Salt 1 bouquet garni of fresh herbs in a cheesecloth…

  • Creamy Cauliflower & Spinach Soup

    Serves 10 to 12 INGREDIENTS 4 tablespoons (½ stick) unsalted butter 2 tablespoons canola oil or extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, finely chopped 1 teaspoon ground peppercorns 1 medium red onion, chopped 4 garlic cloves, peeled 1 large or 2 small heads cauliflowers, cut into florets (about…

  • Winter Minestrone

    INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 cloves garlic, chopped fine 1 red onion, chopped medium 3 stalks of celery, chopped small 2 medium carrots, chopped small 1 medium red bell pepper, deseeded and chopped small 1 medium yellow pepper, deseeded and chopped small 1 (28-ounce) can stewed tomatoes ½ cup fresh basil, chopped fine ½…

  • Roasted Tomato Basil Soup

    Make 4 to 6 servings INGREDIENTS ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 2½ pounds plum tomatoes, cored, quarter and deseeded 2 yellow onions, peeled and quartered 5 cloves garlic, peeled ½ cup fresh basil, stems and leaves (chop leaves and reserve) 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, chopped Salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 cups vegetable…

  • Curried Yellow Lentils and Sweet Potato Soup (Yellow Lentils)

    Serves 6 INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 4 garlic cloves, chopped fine 1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated 1½ teaspoons garam masala 1½ teaspoons curry powder 1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes 4 cups vegetable broth 1 cup yellow lentils 1 fresh bay…

  • Classic Italian Lentil Soup (Brown Lentils)

    Serves 6 INGREDIENTS 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 Spanish onion, chopped small 2 small carrots, peeled and chopped small 2 celery, chopped small 2 tablespoons thyme 1 (15 ounce) can whole plum tomatoes 4 cups vegetable (onion based) broth 2 teaspoons salt 1 cup brown Italian lentils 2 fresh bay leaves Parmigiano Reggiano…

  • Cauliflower Soup with American Paddlefish Roe

    Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 1 medium leek, white and pale green only, sliced thin 1 large Spanish onion, peeled and sliced thin 2 sticks unsalted butter ¼ cup white wine 1 head cauliflower, trimmed, core removed and chopped (5 florets reserved and thinly sliced for garnish) Kosher salt ½ oz. best quality American paddlefish roe Best…

  • Mexican Herbed Chicken Albondigas Soup

    Serves 6 INGREDIENTS For the Meatballs 1 pound ground chicken Zest and juice of 2 limes ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped fine 1 teaspoon jalapeño pepper, chopped fine ¼ cup red bell pepper, chopped fine 1 tablespoon dried cumin 1 teaspoon salt 1 egg, beaten For the Soup Olive oil 2 cloves garlic, chopped fine…

  • Roast Pumpkin Soup with Sweet and Spicy Pumpkin Seeds

    Serves 8 INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 large carrots, chopped 1 large onion, chopped 1 (2-pound) pumpkin, peeled, seeded and chopped (about 6 cups) and roasted 6 cups vegetable broth 3 whole star anise 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 teaspoon allspice ½ teaspoon grated fresh nutmeg ½ cup heavy cream ¼ cup…

  • Pumpkin Maple Soup with Autumn Spiced Pumpkin Seeds

    Serves 8 INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons butter 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 large onion, chopped 1 teaspoon all spice 2 large carrots, peeled and chopped ½ teaspoon grated fresh nutmeg 2 (2-pound) pumpkin peeled, seeded, chopped (about 6 cups) ½ cup whipping cream 4 cups vegetable broth ¼ cup maple syrup 2 star anise Salt and freshly…

  • Mexican Herbed Chicken & Albondigas Soup with Winter Greens

    Serves 6 INGREDIENTS Meatballs 1 pound ground chicken 2 limes, zest and juice ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped fine 1 teaspoon jalapeño pepper, chopped fine ¼ cup red pepper, chopped fine 1 tablespoon dried cumin 1 teaspoon salt 1 egg, beaten Soup Olive oil, for sautéing 2 cloves garlic, chopped fine 1 medium red onion,…

  • Thai Chicken & Coconut Green Herb Curry Soup

    Serves 6 INGREDIENTS Olive oil, for sautéing 4 garlic cloves, chopped 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, chopped 2 green chilies, chopped 1 tablespoon lemongrass, chopped fine 3 limes, zest and juice 1 large red onion, chopped 4 chicken breasts sliced into thick, long slices about 1 inch wide and the length of the breast 2 large…

  • Butternut Squash and Sage Curried Apple Soup

    If you can believe it, there are several thousand varieties of apples, which can only mean one thing, more apples to choose from when designing your apple centric menu! These unforgettable seasonal recipes are made for entertaining guests, so turn on your oven, get out your peeler and start cooking up this seasons greatest menu!

  • Sunchoke Ramp and Nettle Soup (adapted from norecipe.com)

    Here are some super simple, delicious, incredibly nutritious and easy to prepare recipes to get you started on your own herbal spring detox.

  • Spinach Bisque Soup (adapted from Raw Epicurean)

    Here are some super simple, delicious, incredibly nutritious and easy to prepare recipes to get you started on your own herbal spring detox.

  • Turkey Apple & Herb Meatball & Kale Soup

    Here are some regionally authentic and classic meatball recipes as well as some modern, culturally fused recipes. All will reduce the chill of winter with a smile!

  • Mexican Herbed Chicken Albondigas Soup

    Here are some regionally authentic and classic meatball recipes as well as some modern, culturally fused recipes. All will reduce the chill of winter with a smile!

  • Chilled Tomato and Basil Soup

    This is a delightful way to enjoy tomatoes and basil on the hottest days of summer. This soup’s uniqueness, lovely texture and subtle cool flavors make it an excellent choice for a lunch party.

  • Herbed Tomato Soup with a Poached Egg

    Poached eggs are cooked in a vat of slowly cooking liquid, but they are not boiled.

  • Blood Soup

    And what about some blood soup for Halloween? You can put these in small test tubes or tiny teacups and saucers with small plastic bats on the saucers. For a party of 16-20 (with small servings)

  • Octopus and Potato Soup

    INGREDIENTS 2 to 3 pounds of octopus ½ cup of olive oil2 pounds of chopped waxy potatoes1 tablespoon of chopped garlic½ cup of fresh parsley leaves½ cup of white winesalt and pepper PREPARATION Cut two to three pounds of octopus into large pieces and cook for about an hour in a large skillet or Dutch…

  • Sorrel Soup

    Makes 2 Servings

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