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Bloghungry's Tomato Soup

I am a tomato soup addict from way back. Everytime it rains or gets the a little overcast in L.A. I jump at the chance to make grilled cheese and tomato soup. As an adult the canned or boxed soups aren't cutting it for me anymore. This is a more flavorful tomato soup that's become the standard at my house.

Bloghungry's Tomato Soup

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
3-4 carrots, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
3 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 drops hot pepper sauce

Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Saute onion and garlic until onion is tender.

Add carrot and celery; cook 7 to 10 minutes until tender, stirring frequently. Stir in tomatoes, broth, Worcestershire sauce, salt, thyme, pepper and hot pepper sauce. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 20 minutes, stirring frequently.

Puree soup with immersion blender, blender, or food processor until smooth.

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My name is Adam and I am a food addict. Every now and then I have one of those days where I snap from the stresses of everyday life and find myself elbow deep in a pot of chicken and dumplings with a kitchen full of homemade pastries. This list goes out to all the other grown-up fat kids in their moment of need. These recipes may also speak to the needs of stoners and/or pregnant women. Together we can reach comfort and satisfaction with food.

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Best Ever Steak Sandwiches

My grandmother used to fry up cube steaks all the time. They're cheap and tenderized cuts of beef that always cook evenly and are never tough. This sandwich is even better than my grandma's steaks. Popmuse has deemed it his favorite sandwich of all time and one of the best things I've ever made. Post sandwich, we've become full converts of the Pioneer Woman and I obsessively watch her new show on Food Network.

Best Ever Steak Sandwiches

2 whole Medium Onions, Halved And Sliced
1-1/4 stick Butter
2 pounds Cube Steak, Cut Into 1/2-inch Strips
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
1 teaspoon Black Pepper
1/4 cup Worcestershire Sauce
8 dashes Tabasco Sauce
4 whole Deli Rolls (crusty), Split
8 slices (thick) Fresh Mozzarella (optional)
8 slices (thick) Ripe Tomato (optional)
1-1/2 cup Arugula (optional)

Season meat with salt and pepper. Set aside.

Melt 1/3 stick of butter in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Cook onions for several minutes, until golden brown. Remove to a separate plate and set aside.

Return skillet to stove and increase heat to high. Add another 1/3 stick of butter. When melted, add meat to pan in a single layer. Do not stir. Allow meat to sit, undisturbed, for a minute in order to brown. With a spatula, flip meat to the other side and allow to brown. Reduce heat to low. Add onions back into pan, then add Worcestershire, Tabasco, and remaining 1/3 stick of butter. Stir and allow to simmer, adding more Worcestershire or Tabasco as desired.

Melt 1/2 stick of butter on griddle or in a separate skillet. Place roll halves, cut side down in butter and brown over medium-low heat until golden brown.

To serve, spoon meat/onion mixture over bottom half of rolls. Spoon 1-2 tablespoons pan juice over the top. Lay two mozzarella slices on each sandwich, followed by two tomato slices. Top with a generous amount of arugula, then press the top half of the roll on top. Cut in half and serve immediately.

Quick Homemade Salsa

I love salsa. I've made it every different way and have eaten every brand on the shelf. For this chapter in my life, this is the salsa recipe for me. I know there are going to be haters that only make salsa with fresh tomatoes and cilantro and refuse to bring garlic powder into their kitchen. However, those people aren't grad students with 2 year olds who are working two jobs. This salsa is supposed to be a recipe knock off of Chili's. If you own a food processor you should really give this a try.

Quick Homemade Salsa

3 14.5 oz cans whole tomatoes, drained
4 oz can diced or whole jalapenos
1 small onion, cut into quarters
1 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cumin
1/2 tsp. sugar
juice of 1 lime

Place all of the ingredients together into a food processor or blender and puree until smooth. Cover and let sit in fridge to let all the flavors come together. Serve with tortilla chips.

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Four Cheese White Broccoli Pizza

Prosciutto & Arugula Pizza with Lemon Vinaigrette

Pear Pizza with Stilton & Walnuts

Apple Bacon Pizza

Potato Pizza with Goat Cheese

Peach, Basil, Mozzarella, & Balsamic Pizza

Roasted Butternut Squash Pizza with Sage Pesto

Steak & Onion Pizza with Garlic Cream Sauce

Chicken Teriyaki Pizza

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10 Sandwiches I Want to Eat Right Now

If I had to choose a food to marry it would be a sandwich. Sandwiches are practical, rugged, and always there for you in a pinch. That said it is important to bring a little sexiness to the sandwich from time to time. Plain ol' turkey and mustard is too bland for the long hall. You need to keep things fresh and interesting. Since people aren't allowed to marry sandwiches in this country, here are a few recipes to enjoy without a long term commitment.

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Caramelized Onion Tarts with Goat Cheese

I found this recipe from The Little Things. I made this last night with a salad to cancel out the fact that I was eatting butter pastry and onions for dinner. My conscience is clear. I made on big tart instead of  little ones with was easier, but less cute. Next time I'll add some prosciutto, maple glazed bacon crumbles, or thin sliced roast beef.

Caramelized Onion Tarts with Goat Cheese

1 tbsp olive oil
1 lb onions, sliced finely
1/2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
sea salt and pepper, to taste
1 sheet puff pastry
1/4 cup parmesan, grated
1/2 cup goat cheese, crumbled (original recipe: feta)
1 tbsp rosemary (original recipe: oregano)

Place olive oil and onions in a heavy-based saucepan over a medium heat and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add the sugar, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes, or until the onion is soft and caramelized. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 425 F (220°C.

Roll out pastry to a 10 x 12 inch rectangle on a lightly floured surface. Place on a lined baking sheet. Score a 0.5 inch (1 cm) border around the edge of the pastry, taking care not to cut all the way through to the bottom. Prick pastry with a fork and sprinkle parmesan within scored edges.

Place onion on top of pastry base. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes, or until pastry is puffed and golden brown. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with goat cheese (or feta) and rosemary (or oregano).

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Chinese Chicken Salad with Fusilli and Sesame Dressing

I found this amazing salad on Foodie Crush. I think Chinese Chicken Salad is making a comeback this year and the fusilli and homemade wonton strips in this one are genius. I added some extra chicken, almonds, sesame oil and soy sauce to make it even more exciting. Enjoy!

Chinese Chicken Salad with Fusilli and Sesame Dressing

12  3-inch wonton skins, sliced into 1/4″ strips
1/2 cup canola or corn oil for frying
4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
2 chicken breast, shredded
2 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted lightly
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
2 cups cooked fusilli pasta noodles, cooled

Sesame Dressing:

1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable or grapeseed oil
6 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
3 teaspoon sesame oil
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
3 teaspoons light soy sauce
2 tablespoon sesame seeds
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt

Heat canola or corn oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. When oil starts to shimmer, fry wonton skins in batches of 5-7 strips for 30 seconds each side or until lightly browned, working quickly so they don’t burn. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels until cooled.

In a large bowl, combine lettuce, chicken breast, green onion, almonds and pasta.

Combine dressing ingredients in a small bowl. Whisk well until sugar dissolves. Dress lettuce mixture with 2-3 tablespoons of sesame dressing and top with sesame seeds and wonton strips and serve.

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I have a tourtured relationship with chicken recipes. Most recipe writers have a crippling fear of undercooked chicken and instruct home cooks to cook all the tender juciness from their chicken. I hate dry chicken. There are two ways to foil the cardboard chicken conspiracy. First, find recipes that pound or cut chicken into even-sized pieces that cook evenly. Second, choose recipes that cut or shread cooked chicken and bathe it in a sauces or dressings. Lastly, make sure to rest your meat about 5-10 minutes before cutting to make sure the juices stay in the meat instead of all over your cutting board.  Together we can win the battle for moist chicken. Good Luck!

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