Friday, January 18, 2013

Best Winter Stoup & Easy Garic Bread

 Deep Winter Minestra- Greens and Beans Soup

This stoup (cross between a soup and stew) is the perfect hearty meal for a cold winter day.  It's quick and easy with little prep-work.  I used pancetta because I prefer it now over bacon; just be sure to ask for a thick cut from the deli.  It's full of vegetables so I even allowed myself to skip them tonight.  A nice crusty bread or homemade garlic bread goes great to mop up the flavorful broth.

Easy Cheesy Garlic Bread
 In a last minute decision, I whipped up a quick and easy garlic bread from a day old ciabatta bread.  Slice the bread around an inch thick.  Place the bread on a cookie sheet.  Spread with butter and minced garlic.  Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and a little fresh cracked black pepper.  Broil in the oven for about 5 min or until the cheese is melted and the bread is crispy around the edges.  Mmmmm!! 



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About Little Murph

Liverpool, NY, United States
My love for cooking started when I could barely reach the countertops. My mom would get out all of the baking supplies and let me create. Needless to say, my cooking techniques have become a bit more sophisticated. I believe that I can recreate anything I see in a restaraunt or cookbook. For this reason, my husband has said that I have "ruined eating out for him". I also believe that anyone can cook a delicious meal at home, gourmet kitchen or not. I'm a working woman but I find that after a long day at work, my kitchen is my sanctuary and I'm never too tired to cook up something new. I get bored very easily so trying new things is always a must! I think that cooking has become such an important part of my life because I love making others happy and I'm able to do that through my food. Thank you to all of my family and friends for all of your love and support, especially my husband Shawn, you are the reasons why I cook!