Week 163: Spring Minestrone
Happy Thursday :-)
On the menu for TUESDAY, APRIL 20th is SPRING MINESTRONE with ROSEMARY FOCACCIA. Minestrone soup originated in Italy, and the name means "big soup" thanks to all the veggies thrown in. This version of the classic minestrone features springtime veggies, lemon zest and fresh herbs.
The soup begins with sauteing diced bacon in the pot ... a little bacon goes a long way in building the layers of flavors in this tasty soup!!
Next, diced onions, garlic and zucchini are dropped in. Once softened, white beans and homemade chicken stock are added. Once the soup comes to a boil, small pasta, fresh green beans and spinach are mixed in. The soup is garnished with fresh herbs, lemon zest and parmesan cheese.
The bread companion this week is my ROSEMARY FOCACCIA. It's crisp on the outside yet soft and chewy on the inside. Extra-virgin olive oil gives the bread texture and flavor while fresh rosemary and flaked sea salt add the finishing touches to make this bread so unbelievably delicious. This bread is a perfect choice for this Italian soup!
On the menu for dessert are RASPBERRY CHOCOLATE CHIP DREAM COOKIES. A delicious and chewy, chocolate chip cookie packed full of raspberry preserves, white chocolate chips and milk chocolate chips. As some of you know, I really like to bake with pudding mix in my cookies because it makes the cookie very moist. These cookies have white chocolate vanilla pudding mix in them.
My next monthly dessert box is a special one to me and is available to order. I’ll be offering a Mother’s Day dessert box that is based off of my mom’s favorite desserts, that I know she enjoyed! The box includes 4 Mini Triple Chocolate Cheesecakes, 4 S’mores Bars, and 4 Oatmeal Raisin Cookies. Price is $25, limited quantity available. Porch pickup on May 8th and 9th. A perfect gift for any special women in your life! Email jennysuedelights@gmail.com or call/text (513) 403- 6937 to place to order your Mother's Day dessert box. - Jenny from Jenny Sue Delights