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Parsnip-Pear Bisque with Bleu Cheese

19 Friday Mar 2021

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Parsnips, Pears, Soup, Vegetarian

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bay leaves, bleu cheese, broth, Celery, Garlic, heavy cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, nutmeg, Onions, Parsnips, Pears, Thyme

This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is img_4346.jpgI enjoyed this lovely soup at the Worcester Museum of Art, in Massachusetts.  Their café is a lovely place for lunch and their signature Pear and Wild Mushroom Soup is a must try it.  It just stood out, so how could I not try it?  Oh, I’m so happy I did, because it’s absolutely delicious.  And is the inspiration for this lovely elixir. Continue reading →

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Cream of Mushroom-Pumpkin Soup with Sherry

25 Friday Nov 2016

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Comfort Food, Holiday Fare, Make Ahead, Soup, Vegetarian

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broth, cremini mushrooms, dry mushrooms, heavy cream, nutmeg, Onions, Pumpkin, sherry, Thyme

Cream of Mushroom-Pumpkin Soup with SherryHere’s a lovely first course.  It’s rich, creamy and elegant.  It’s a perfect cold-and-snowy-in-front-of-the-fireplace dinner, but it’s pretty good any time, for that matter.  This soup makes any meal extra special, even a Wednesday night supper.  Continue reading →

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One “Mother” of a Sauce….Béchamel

04 Tuesday Nov 2014

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Sauces

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butter, flour, herbs, lemon juice, milk, nutmeg, sauce, whisk

Béchamel SauceThe Mother Sauces are the building blocks of all sauces, gravies, soups, etc.  Once you master these basic sauces, the sauce world will be you oyster…so to speak.  We’re going to begin with Béchamel Sauce.  Continue reading →

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