This a really flexible, healthy, but not wimpy creamed spinach that I appreciate when the spinach and milk need to be used FAST!  I mean--when I want a boost of calcium and vitamin rich foods in my diet =). For example, tonight I cut down the butter to three tablespoons and added a splash of olive oil.  I also used reduced fat milk and crushed unsalted saltines (omitting the melted butter) because i didn't have bread crumbs.  I also didn't have gouda, so used some pecorino, and used the rice flour I had on hand for the roux.  Though worlds away from the smoky, beefy goodness that gouda and shiitakes would have made this, it still was fabulous!

By moleskinandtea | 

December 11, 2008

as a graduate student, i'm always looking for inexpensive dinners that will give me the most nutritional punch--this creamy, light cauliflower soup fits the bill!  the apple gives it a hint of sweetness, the chicken stock, body, and the cauliflower, it's own wonderfully earthy taste. i love it with or without the pecan/rye topping.  unlike the previous reviewer, i really wasn't looking for acidity, and am glad that this soup doesn't have it. 

By moleskinandtea | 

December 11, 2008

This is one of my favorite butternut squash soups--sweet, creamy and the pancetta/bacon gives it a subtle smokiness. 

By moleskinandtea | 

December 2, 2008