Baked Potato Soup & Salad with Easy Buttermilk Garlic Dressing

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjClo-bXOjU8Xn1Jx324bzV73Xd7a3D0jEHyuL5XbuOc8wxA0MTw3FX1WcyrZNSwubvOLKtZLwb5Bo06eTFvug2PyiKQvkBAwnfpAI4nIsDmdB7jMJpcfeLicxHJw3I-nc_jo2f6bWBbHpC/s1600/IMG_4677.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="418" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjClo-bXOjU8Xn1Jx324bzV73Xd7a3D0jEHyuL5XbuOc8wxA0MTw3FX1WcyrZNSwubvOLKtZLwb5Bo06eTFvug2PyiKQvkBAwnfpAI4nIsDmdB7jMJpcfeLicxHJw3I-nc_jo2f6bWBbHpC/s1600/IMG_4677.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimAdj8t28X1avzO4shbD6GMuIDryAj54T5uk3xefOxVw979r5xGjOjpOzePv7TwguaVJIjOYTotg5JPJJWzq8M2sR0_Bjlqfpo98U2RD-f_r4qHg40rOTyurjwCv7ptS1uX-J89IRKwDD2/s1600/IMG_4636.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimAdj8t28X1avzO4shbD6GMuIDryAj54T5uk3xefOxVw979r5xGjOjpOzePv7TwguaVJIjOYTotg5JPJJWzq8M2sR0_Bjlqfpo98U2RD-f_r4qHg40rOTyurjwCv7ptS1uX-J89IRKwDD2/s1600/IMG_4636.jpg" width="425" /></a>I used to make Baked Potato Soup constantly when I was catering - lunch meetings for clients, or ladies luncheon showers.  It is so satisfying and filling - in a decadent sort of way.  It is definitely something fabulous to serve for a special occasion.  Therefore... it is not something that I make often.  It is just hard for me to serve for dinner during the week because it really has no nutritional value.  I'm not anti-potato/carb like many people are, I just like to have some sort of healthy balance to a meal.  But, it is such a yummy soup...</div><br /><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2014%2F10%2Fbaked-potato-soup-salad-with-easy.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-h9CL6pe8JwU%2FVCv6r_CR1GI%2FAAAAAAAAZvo%2FbDKxgev662E%2Fs1600%2Fbaked-potato-soup.jpg&description=Easy%20Baked%20Potato%20Soup%20%26%20Salad%20with%20Homemade%20Buttermilk%20Garlic%20Dressing"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png" /></a><br /><br /><!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script async="" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script> Which brings me to this salad.  I somehow feel better about serving this rich soup with a large platter of fresh greens and veggies in the form of a salad.  I modeled the dressing off of one of our favorite comfort food restaurants, Houston's.  The recipe is so easy - you probably have everything you need, (except buttermilk) and it takes seconds to stir together.  Again, I understand that a mayo/sour cream dressing topped salad isn't necessarily "health food" but it is fresh, homemade, crunchy and full of nutrients.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-goJ0K04jtre79-YfQmxH6emHxHrXNtlar35Tnyo1O61ZnhMaQLLeFVhFNxh7rOeIt8bz-dxcmuZh6UgwJ8wa5o_yo43uG4A92Im2cRE-VCxc7DF7mv9Ng87a9eJSYsT3oyZeZg0Io5Ah/s1600/IMG_4653.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-goJ0K04jtre79-YfQmxH6emHxHrXNtlar35Tnyo1O61ZnhMaQLLeFVhFNxh7rOeIt8bz-dxcmuZh6UgwJ8wa5o_yo43uG4A92Im2cRE-VCxc7DF7mv9Ng87a9eJSYsT3oyZeZg0Io5Ah/s1600/IMG_4653.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Emma decided that it was her "new favorite snack" - as she told Mike when he got home.  Of course, I think she was just dipping the chopped bacon in dressing, so who wouldn't like that?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqvB3R7DHE2PsnpTovJDeUO2d0s5i6LoYvlLdzibn3s2jeAUPiVAs39awAaUS-FvjN3oMbrOeZuiLezfAr6e8icAz5M9is4I6WzwsxvnQKPtlF08Vb9XROvMFiTwAO4VLHKa7nDeVaSH9i/s1600/IMG_4645.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqvB3R7DHE2PsnpTovJDeUO2d0s5i6LoYvlLdzibn3s2jeAUPiVAs39awAaUS-FvjN3oMbrOeZuiLezfAr6e8icAz5M9is4I6WzwsxvnQKPtlF08Vb9XROvMFiTwAO4VLHKa7nDeVaSH9i/s1600/IMG_4645.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Traditional Salad</i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2014%2F10%2Fbaked-potato-soup-salad-with-easy.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-h9CL6pe8JwU%2FVCv6r_CR1GI%2FAAAAAAAAZvo%2FbDKxgev662E%2Fs1600%2Fbaked-potato-soup.jpg&description=Easy%20Baked%20Potato%20Soup%20%26%20Salad%20with%20Homemade%20Buttermilk%20Garlic%20Dressing"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png" /></a><!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script async="" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script></div><div><br />4 cups of greens (I used romaine, arugula, shaved brussels sprouts, and red leaf)</div><div>carrots</div><div>cherry tomatoes</div><div>boiled egg, chopped</div><div>crispy bacon, chopped</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">Buttermilk Garlic Dressing</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2014%2F10%2Fbaked-potato-soup-salad-with-easy.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-h9CL6pe8JwU%2FVCv6r_CR1GI%2FAAAAAAAAZvo%2FbDKxgev662E%2Fs1600%2Fbaked-potato-soup.jpg&description=Easy%20Baked%20Potato%20Soup%20%26%20Salad%20with%20Homemade%20Buttermilk%20Garlic%20Dressing"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png" /></a><!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script async="" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />1/2 cup of sour cream</div><div style="text-align: left;">2/3 cup of mayo</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 clove of garlic, crushed/pressed</div><div style="text-align: left;">1/2 teaspoon of sea salt</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 teaspoon of paprika</div><div style="text-align: left;">1/2 teaspoon of cracked pepper</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 tablespoon of sugar</div><div style="text-align: left;">1/2 cup of buttermilk</div><div style="text-align: left;">3 green onions, minced</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />Whisk together sour cream and mayo.  Mince garlic finely, or push through a garlic press.  Add salt, paprika, pepper and sugar to the mixture.  Whisk in buttermilk.  Add green onions. Keep refrigerated.  </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMDIqqRzs1VwgMqD9LobCxzWpI3X45RdKuCPEmcOgYina4JPnlwEil7ejvz-GXF1QScxG0s0QwEafelmGz0EBsa_SSaM_wV1JvzlEry4veUDx_G7etTWCo6rIqtyLPQbAJDvTrCuNHNFH1/s1600/IMG_4626.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMDIqqRzs1VwgMqD9LobCxzWpI3X45RdKuCPEmcOgYina4JPnlwEil7ejvz-GXF1QScxG0s0QwEafelmGz0EBsa_SSaM_wV1JvzlEry4veUDx_G7etTWCo6rIqtyLPQbAJDvTrCuNHNFH1/s1600/IMG_4626.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Jn3zQUyoHK6pva9R0RzM4Z3jC1yuVaIKw5CuZ99XBWlyt1lqy0TR5P-JIQtI77qMKe5DTAMB3lZxobNXaTIvgoB6Iat_oE_8BT0xf_s5K1ZoheT6nFcPARDAnousq0qNspc2J1DMxnvX/s1600/IMG_4633.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Jn3zQUyoHK6pva9R0RzM4Z3jC1yuVaIKw5CuZ99XBWlyt1lqy0TR5P-JIQtI77qMKe5DTAMB3lZxobNXaTIvgoB6Iat_oE_8BT0xf_s5K1ZoheT6nFcPARDAnousq0qNspc2J1DMxnvX/s1600/IMG_4633.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPT5ZLeZKbB0NVhm0UWAAwqbYojtex1BViX53rhCn4kUBHR0X_W9nmXfxSVYB6sskt-UaZOp52bdjR1n6DPieqtsfixCMmIslgZy504NLeMgpB4VAdADT35u5Z_2UYN9XxBx7i691qkLwK/s1600/IMG_4689.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPT5ZLeZKbB0NVhm0UWAAwqbYojtex1BViX53rhCn4kUBHR0X_W9nmXfxSVYB6sskt-UaZOp52bdjR1n6DPieqtsfixCMmIslgZy504NLeMgpB4VAdADT35u5Z_2UYN9XxBx7i691qkLwK/s1600/IMG_4689.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKfNmlA-hSlxmokghRyl6MgAENCcMnpq08SuIFX00fjuphLUUAqhsh_WbWuoVp3WeE7nsK-ZvhJ473TqmP05OBqKZUKNY81metz3Ecf0fRe3KMb0QsyyP-Ghe2pMEA70pAEXP1Qb72DFo2/s1600/IMG_4667.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKfNmlA-hSlxmokghRyl6MgAENCcMnpq08SuIFX00fjuphLUUAqhsh_WbWuoVp3WeE7nsK-ZvhJ473TqmP05OBqKZUKNY81metz3Ecf0fRe3KMb0QsyyP-Ghe2pMEA70pAEXP1Qb72DFo2/s1600/IMG_4667.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBtZ3tMCJt-n69iQjqNw4kt16PwWVpusY4hp2U_Wdp4P_a800PRhWueF3cg8e8ptiH3nB9jcrPhVtow9cAtKH8cYEYaTsMy_HVlmRowrkpqcdspGKltP3Um_ulXJP_MeUO2WJrVAh8gPGp/s1600/baked-potato-soup.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBtZ3tMCJt-n69iQjqNw4kt16PwWVpusY4hp2U_Wdp4P_a800PRhWueF3cg8e8ptiH3nB9jcrPhVtow9cAtKH8cYEYaTsMy_HVlmRowrkpqcdspGKltP3Um_ulXJP_MeUO2WJrVAh8gPGp/s1600/baked-potato-soup.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Baked Potato Soup</i></span><br /><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2014%2F10%2Fbaked-potato-soup-salad-with-easy.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-h9CL6pe8JwU%2FVCv6r_CR1GI%2FAAAAAAAAZvo%2FbDKxgev662E%2Fs1600%2Fbaked-potato-soup.jpg&description=Easy%20Baked%20Potato%20Soup%20%26%20Salad%20with%20Homemade%20Buttermilk%20Garlic%20Dressing"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png" /></a><!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script async="" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script><br /><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;">1 stick of butter</span><br /><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;">1/2 cup of flour</span><br /><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;">6 cups of whole milk</span><br />1 cup of half and half<br /><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;">salt & pepper</span><br /><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;">5 cups of red potatoes, 1/4 inch cubes</span><br /><br style="background-color: #f7f7f8;" /><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;">Cut potatoes into 1/4 inch cubes, then cook in salted water until tender - about 8 minutes.  Drain potatoes and set aside.</span><br /><br style="background-color: #f7f7f8;" /><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;">In a medium/large sauce pan, melt butter, then add flour over low heat and whisk until smooth.  Let the flour cook for just a minute - be careful not to burn!  Whisk in a cup or two of milk.  Whisk until smooth, then add in cream.  Bring the soup to a simmer, stirring constantly.  Add potatoes just before serving.  Keep the heat on low and be careful not to scorch the bottom.</span><br /><br style="background-color: #f7f7f8;" /><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;">Optional garnish :</span><br />smoked sausage, cubed & browned<br /><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;">cheddar cheese</span><br /><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;">bacon</span><br /><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;">green onions</span><br /><br /><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2014%2F10%2Fbaked-potato-soup-salad-with-easy.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-h9CL6pe8JwU%2FVCv6r_CR1GI%2FAAAAAAAAZvo%2FbDKxgev662E%2Fs1600%2Fbaked-potato-soup.jpg&description=Easy%20Baked%20Potato%20Soup%20%26%20Salad%20with%20Homemade%20Buttermilk%20Garlic%20Dressing"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png" /></a><!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script async="" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script>

Baked Potato Soup & Salad with Easy Buttermilk Garlic Dressing

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Leftovers Idea : Tomato Bisque & Chicken Bacon Panini's

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float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZBuBFOToXrkPXKoku6R0nwLJKoTXDGF8sXLHTfmyI33QQfdSiezBFinu7WypmebYw0wqxUtTFxwsy6lAjU942uwqkP8MJpg82wqUKifk6OKhp0Gn1HQN_c-qqCeDZh67oeyFOUY1Lcm-g/s1600/IMG_3223.jpg" width="425" /></a> Ina once said, the difference between making money in the food business and losing money is the ability to transform leftovers into something fabulous.  While I no longer run a food business, I do run a household and I hate the idea of being wasteful with our time and money.  I run out of dinner making/grocery store steam mid-week, so I'd like to start incorporating an easy, no trip to the grocery store dinner.</div><br />This Leftovers Idea was actually delicious - and we plan on incorporating it into our rotation on a regular basis.  Emma loves soup, Mike loves bacon and I love melted cheese.  Everyone was happy.  I started with some <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2014/08/our-favorite-spaghetti-sauce-homemade.html">tomato sauce</a> leftover from Sunday's dinner, then added a bit of chicken stock, cream and fresh basil.  Easy.  <br /><br />For the panini, I used leftover garlic bread, sliced grilled chicken from another dinner (I often throw it in the freezer when we grill out), bacon (leftover from BLTs) and a variety of cheese from the cheese drawer.  I don't have a panini press, so I used the heavy weight of a couple of pots and pans - worked great. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyRYZbZKSItMZXugRVJ4j2pjfkSaF5o3KNQ0wu8SRpYzJBoVPuR2lY58F9Q1GgRjsURsz-BjZAVwX-Ltjtp_XNCE663kIp7KwVGhoRMe73UyNcM5YBGvmESF_FpbgtgFSBBu2_tvlFb4cE/s1600/IMG_3192.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyRYZbZKSItMZXugRVJ4j2pjfkSaF5o3KNQ0wu8SRpYzJBoVPuR2lY58F9Q1GgRjsURsz-BjZAVwX-Ltjtp_XNCE663kIp7KwVGhoRMe73UyNcM5YBGvmESF_FpbgtgFSBBu2_tvlFb4cE/s1600/IMG_3192.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />This is how I determined what would go on the sandwich... whatever I could find!  I sliced the baguette into thin slices to make it easier to grill.  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHKn1ejT-Xr0GcccHT6nPbB4mZw5IWYtLERsLPsIazFPm9xJD-sdLTWdfTp1k5yfWKOMZ-uPO-D38ziva9JsAZjpS-gK7PiSq_LIRsqHDWuf4VREuq21dwvv5JkT_47Q-5uBIyWM8Z6S-9/s1600/IMG_3194.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHKn1ejT-Xr0GcccHT6nPbB4mZw5IWYtLERsLPsIazFPm9xJD-sdLTWdfTp1k5yfWKOMZ-uPO-D38ziva9JsAZjpS-gK7PiSq_LIRsqHDWuf4VREuq21dwvv5JkT_47Q-5uBIyWM8Z6S-9/s1600/IMG_3194.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaxisRmwPeleV8431nv0upm4_wWKx8t9-LTMpAOI8kZWXNnExZyRRViGa_5xhd-E7gGTvsKWxnfCjW3QV-MIeVyZOIE4-FaKGxylW4WYC52Gmmml6QN6q9OxdGK3W_HqEZSxkqr1TTus1Z/s1600/IMG_3195.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaxisRmwPeleV8431nv0upm4_wWKx8t9-LTMpAOI8kZWXNnExZyRRViGa_5xhd-E7gGTvsKWxnfCjW3QV-MIeVyZOIE4-FaKGxylW4WYC52Gmmml6QN6q9OxdGK3W_HqEZSxkqr1TTus1Z/s1600/IMG_3195.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_KCCC2Q0F456LCMx191ahQuS8LQmuBWUQ50iIopHwsZcexAprRZtwXwdhtCZl-cVFs-53H1yPHZ0vd0tuPL1HRag6AVZuxJEmoYzyvixDL8Tb6ClqDO_bbn0U_klC9f-1F9KxiUF_JE3X/s1600/IMG_3200.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_KCCC2Q0F456LCMx191ahQuS8LQmuBWUQ50iIopHwsZcexAprRZtwXwdhtCZl-cVFs-53H1yPHZ0vd0tuPL1HRag6AVZuxJEmoYzyvixDL8Tb6ClqDO_bbn0U_klC9f-1F9KxiUF_JE3X/s1600/IMG_3200.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Adding cream to the soup - about 1/4 cup to about 4 cups of soup. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYziXh_SVXHl6dp5c6MA4tnXcoUXkUKvFxtNR92T85Z8bQ2lldEhNBtqfKCcURcrqg02rN9TAyB_nPXSJzqBs0QJNRte1ec8VlJ-raqEiqjgb9NRQLoT3qDpVri6EFO2VIXe4I4_40yKza/s1600/IMG_3201.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYziXh_SVXHl6dp5c6MA4tnXcoUXkUKvFxtNR92T85Z8bQ2lldEhNBtqfKCcURcrqg02rN9TAyB_nPXSJzqBs0QJNRte1ec8VlJ-raqEiqjgb9NRQLoT3qDpVri6EFO2VIXe4I4_40yKza/s1600/IMG_3201.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Buttered and... <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDLhjCc7VtrQho_Uv1IkWI4_D2TumNPo_sNJGGKMtNKdlBvpO2TN8VSuQh1ixge_TPID9Jux51LGQiQ1Mvvv4_ZkLy4V1lknQ93SmIo8goSVntYr2yWkf9xpMEtJPyZ-cHrbM9tSU4s7K4/s1600/IMG_3202.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDLhjCc7VtrQho_Uv1IkWI4_D2TumNPo_sNJGGKMtNKdlBvpO2TN8VSuQh1ixge_TPID9Jux51LGQiQ1Mvvv4_ZkLy4V1lknQ93SmIo8goSVntYr2yWkf9xpMEtJPyZ-cHrbM9tSU4s7K4/s1600/IMG_3202.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pressed. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGPYfKcWmxEEZyJYLpTOrRdq7YFNVyb0LNFIVpmgm-6s47jtQAS9w-tQPrIsAsNY4blL299F9wZvWUpqLl4CersUTC6flL5chRiYNohaOpzLWcr8CUfduQ8d5DEdKSX9diK42OR8NJJ2wb/s1600/IMG_3204.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGPYfKcWmxEEZyJYLpTOrRdq7YFNVyb0LNFIVpmgm-6s47jtQAS9w-tQPrIsAsNY4blL299F9wZvWUpqLl4CersUTC6flL5chRiYNohaOpzLWcr8CUfduQ8d5DEdKSX9diK42OR8NJJ2wb/s1600/IMG_3204.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Look how flat and panini-like. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOrRxcTURkdv638u3eH3zXBxTPye18aK3bTaAzyhJRh5v2nEQtigf2MyoSylXU_nAREI478puEOlZGgs3cQ4OwtDumRjffd7R5TElKqADS_99sjMOp4ZatYtxtGt2ZAoZ2zKLH8ir7_cxm/s1600/IMG_3212.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOrRxcTURkdv638u3eH3zXBxTPye18aK3bTaAzyhJRh5v2nEQtigf2MyoSylXU_nAREI478puEOlZGgs3cQ4OwtDumRjffd7R5TElKqADS_99sjMOp4ZatYtxtGt2ZAoZ2zKLH8ir7_cxm/s1600/IMG_3212.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Really satisfying and so simple.  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMmHVopaTtaTQc00jvvjacTQLjaOMthZm449OMXeiiVB5dYYHY2n0WEkwMfcHCcyn2o-SyzG8IstgxJ5SijczYRCTN0XYqKJDID4Ha1_CstMi5IlxY74ClcN2BTbWUGvDxIIMSb0xlzJ0Z/s1600/IMG_3215.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMmHVopaTtaTQc00jvvjacTQLjaOMthZm449OMXeiiVB5dYYHY2n0WEkwMfcHCcyn2o-SyzG8IstgxJ5SijczYRCTN0XYqKJDID4Ha1_CstMi5IlxY74ClcN2BTbWUGvDxIIMSb0xlzJ0Z/s1600/IMG_3215.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvvhrDFmfWBjlPVdbDLHORJUYwoiP3bo8Or583WnUuW81f34rf2EnYSnSyfKAZKIxM5dVdhJIXTEQX-4Z_iLHAPDCu2ftHbscRKzmp2WmdTygH4GMNQM-9VLIkf0UftpkclTJJYBAqVFZA/s1600/IMG_3218.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvvhrDFmfWBjlPVdbDLHORJUYwoiP3bo8Or583WnUuW81f34rf2EnYSnSyfKAZKIxM5dVdhJIXTEQX-4Z_iLHAPDCu2ftHbscRKzmp2WmdTygH4GMNQM-9VLIkf0UftpkclTJJYBAqVFZA/s1600/IMG_3218.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You can see, I made Emma mini grilled cheese dippers and chunks of chicken instead of putting it on the sandwich to make it easier to eat.  Of course, she spotted our bacon and needed some of that, too. </div><br />What are your favorite dinners that came from being creative with leftovers? 

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Simple Potato Leek Soup with Parmesan & Bacon

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFDsEEZA5YoRjkJuAPBtjFyoHigf3IDZ4fh7l4wrpYA-Avm2zGX8KFNsXNmXdWEagqrzxk7du02BjWaFzSlWVifG_OV2VPDKIIbq6eJgOECpFrE02lAmvdoKpRZw_wYvO5sBEQWKeUijlo/s1600/IMG_5301.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFDsEEZA5YoRjkJuAPBtjFyoHigf3IDZ4fh7l4wrpYA-Avm2zGX8KFNsXNmXdWEagqrzxk7du02BjWaFzSlWVifG_OV2VPDKIIbq6eJgOECpFrE02lAmvdoKpRZw_wYvO5sBEQWKeUijlo/s640/IMG_5301.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">After all of the holiday indulgence and richness, I'm in the mood for simple, clean and nourishing food.  Does anyone else feel the same?  While I love the festive bustling Christmas season, I always look forward to the calmness and quiet of January.  I love the idea of "hunkering down" and stocking up.  I've been stocking our pantry with all of my favorite essentials so I can make everything we love without leaving the house. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFaYnBX1fib6nsuCThARhzSNIbLpbbCsZ3IVR8Lxf22CbqXZU4jJOCXascD0ZLV-VAbOjXGn6BrZTh2oVHo4CWULxxzo0TL86jCBME889ZVFtGc5xztNsnBJ2DixY3OKbEmfmEEJIfEAzH/s1600/potato-leek-soup.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFaYnBX1fib6nsuCThARhzSNIbLpbbCsZ3IVR8Lxf22CbqXZU4jJOCXascD0ZLV-VAbOjXGn6BrZTh2oVHo4CWULxxzo0TL86jCBME889ZVFtGc5xztNsnBJ2DixY3OKbEmfmEEJIfEAzH/s640/potato-leek-soup.jpg" width="425" /></a>This Potato Leek Soup is the perfect warm, comforting soup for holiday recovery... especially with crumbled bacon and fresh parmesan on top.  <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><i><span style="font-size: large;">Potato Leek Soup</span></i></div>with Parmesan & Bacon <br /><br />4 large Yukon Gold potatoes<br />2 large leeks<br />1/4 cup of olive oil<br />Sea Salt & Cracked Pepper <br />4 cups of chicken stock<br />1/2 cup of cream <br />1/4 cup of parmesan cheese<br />......<br />crumbled bacon<br />parmesan<br />olive oil<br />crusty bread<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje3oNzMuWZfLdCG7AElmt9xEPBIzgUuVf1ppIdUqDvGRizjekWwmowPZKnARBxen1avEPRghFnCUw8M7kXiGx7yUs33ukgIHH-QTqdk3sRLPHjbtFij5o5HKqe5NNqY5rMl0SH2WXu8QHt/s1600/IMG_5277.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje3oNzMuWZfLdCG7AElmt9xEPBIzgUuVf1ppIdUqDvGRizjekWwmowPZKnARBxen1avEPRghFnCUw8M7kXiGx7yUs33ukgIHH-QTqdk3sRLPHjbtFij5o5HKqe5NNqY5rMl0SH2WXu8QHt/s640/IMG_5277.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Peel and dice the potatoes, and chop the leeks.  Add them to a large pot with the olive oil, salt and pepper.  Cook on medium for 10-15 minutes until the soften.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBN0Yr6Kmp3sf3mKJGRx9GodrBbcVPVWa2plBo2vmf_XKzUk2GVSQPscnPc1T_WuAibKzJfM0yEglymEC_jhC8BAgkP_XIl23UiW5aHeYhvUbpSGYzT5AY1vXooCXdz-mEdVF1b-uHEIxH/s1600/IMG_5282.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBN0Yr6Kmp3sf3mKJGRx9GodrBbcVPVWa2plBo2vmf_XKzUk2GVSQPscnPc1T_WuAibKzJfM0yEglymEC_jhC8BAgkP_XIl23UiW5aHeYhvUbpSGYzT5AY1vXooCXdz-mEdVF1b-uHEIxH/s640/IMG_5282.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Add chicken stock and continue to cook for 10 more minutes until potatoes are very soft. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcXihNamxMxfaSInY-TKY9QhWV2LS0AyTcVT4z0hrgZtR8pQJVbFh5WU-C8YPhHj7XKWOFmA0X_VSCnE1FsUbPxliKYHCxI0O6GvZZgr-FnhnxH6Fh5RzBZ9oMG_LNrIJT2wBirKjBtNY5/s1600/IMG_5285.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcXihNamxMxfaSInY-TKY9QhWV2LS0AyTcVT4z0hrgZtR8pQJVbFh5WU-C8YPhHj7XKWOFmA0X_VSCnE1FsUbPxliKYHCxI0O6GvZZgr-FnhnxH6Fh5RzBZ9oMG_LNrIJT2wBirKjBtNY5/s640/IMG_5285.jpg" width="426" /></a></div> I got a new food processor for Christmas, so I was anxious to give it a whirl.<br /><br />Puree mixture in batches until smooth.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikJqQ6vY79FxUlUj1VEzz-MNPan2padO1vHzJX2yUlM-J4lBzuYPAyokPqxB8VB668SxX0ZRKX2oQ3rvDtoLIdJhAAppZvf_Mhw2aHBy51nnsHZAjZ9kZ_PVBKzgZnJmO_Mn4QoL2TykQ9/s1600/IMG_5287.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikJqQ6vY79FxUlUj1VEzz-MNPan2padO1vHzJX2yUlM-J4lBzuYPAyokPqxB8VB668SxX0ZRKX2oQ3rvDtoLIdJhAAppZvf_Mhw2aHBy51nnsHZAjZ9kZ_PVBKzgZnJmO_Mn4QoL2TykQ9/s640/IMG_5287.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmwfon7U6sDwqOnN8QM-NqGrqHn284BBAWEhRf1u-60kh_2ifehMW2Fe1_mkPdYXQRqU3_Pf8FHI7pDOKJ7YjxFiIdeNGufu8MID5TjhEPeCVHuiD-yy4bno7jJ8Ue0mDG2TYaWYi-ayWd/s1600/IMG_5286.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmwfon7U6sDwqOnN8QM-NqGrqHn284BBAWEhRf1u-60kh_2ifehMW2Fe1_mkPdYXQRqU3_Pf8FHI7pDOKJ7YjxFiIdeNGufu8MID5TjhEPeCVHuiD-yy4bno7jJ8Ue0mDG2TYaWYi-ayWd/s640/IMG_5286.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><br />Add puree back into the pot, add cream and parmesan.  Heat through. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFX4EwFJTBUvjwXEvcPoEC9XkBJzfhnYPfZvonv8cZVbUreErJE8FJvNdToU_P4UA6ZcqQKQuP8YeiaXB261oP0wAdQ9JMjUs2K33ZFo3FWC_aUzLy2fBSn8_KR6fh3l2bZeqzqIRU0tLq/s1600/IMG_5303.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFX4EwFJTBUvjwXEvcPoEC9XkBJzfhnYPfZvonv8cZVbUreErJE8FJvNdToU_P4UA6ZcqQKQuP8YeiaXB261oP0wAdQ9JMjUs2K33ZFo3FWC_aUzLy2fBSn8_KR6fh3l2bZeqzqIRU0tLq/s640/IMG_5303.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Serve with crumbled bacon, a drizzle of olive oil, a generous sprinkling of parmesan cheese (that I also processed in the food processor - love the texture), and a big chunk of crusty bread. <br /><br />

Simple Potato Leek Soup with Parmesan & Bacon

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Braised Short Ribs | Cozy Sunday Supper at Our House

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX7cWyWLu02-4JZ6lpzd62H2bRcWtiYLNIq5mVInTpreZuIokf-LiUHxAsmSsbqBzMZPWh8GIVcke1CC0zSY6flr6w0kGrykur4nM86fVfhbZCgBRMGmthwoCvx8e1IZIUUWx44PvZr5U/s1600/IMG_1693.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX7cWyWLu02-4JZ6lpzd62H2bRcWtiYLNIq5mVInTpreZuIokf-LiUHxAsmSsbqBzMZPWh8GIVcke1CC0zSY6flr6w0kGrykur4nM86fVfhbZCgBRMGmthwoCvx8e1IZIUUWx44PvZr5U/s640/IMG_1693.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a data-pin-config="above" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2013%2F09%2Fbraised-short-ribs-cozy-sunday-supper.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-BrD0nMbBPuw%2FUjido7QhBzI%2FAAAAAAAATzE%2FwrzkluKmjy4%2Fs640%2Fsunday-supper-short-ribs.jpg&description=Fall%20Recipes%20%3A%20Braised%20Short%20Ribs%20%26%20Apple%20Pie%20%20%20%20%20%20%20*Post%20includes%20table%20setting%20ideas%20and%20products.%20%20http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2013%2F09%2Fbraised-short-ribs-cozy-sunday-supper.html"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pin_it_button.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This past Sunday was the first true Fall-feeling morning.  It started off a little rainy and dreary - a perfect morning for us to drink coffee on the porch in our pj's before church.  I love to fix a big dinner on Sundays... preferably one that simmers on the stove (or in the oven) all day so it fills the house with the most amazing aromas.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgimNSoL2LZCJl382no9PY2FFp-QDgzaXVsS0_YZv6Rc4KpxkqH9a47DTMxmaH7lCwUTOdilJCHB57dL6LRguWz3v4IWcSom2wmkTWiqpHk7LJIHY4caLVXCZVr6c4FdrEauYb6TTTeaGQ/s1600/IMG_1699.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgimNSoL2LZCJl382no9PY2FFp-QDgzaXVsS0_YZv6Rc4KpxkqH9a47DTMxmaH7lCwUTOdilJCHB57dL6LRguWz3v4IWcSom2wmkTWiqpHk7LJIHY4caLVXCZVr6c4FdrEauYb6TTTeaGQ/s640/IMG_1699.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This is how our table is set most Sunday nights for dinner, with the addition of a high chair, of course.  And, there is not <i>always</i> wine.  A lot of the time there is, but not all of the time.   I usually keep some sort of bountiful seasonal display on our table so when we set down for dinner it feels special.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Did I mention I made an apple pie, too?  The house smelled out of this world.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMrhV64WMMBaFi-ZDzdms-IlbZlZTYBAvPnoaB-Upe7Qd5CVQxSGs8CW_bULgMBjmTwD0_heqXkqFQbLOfI5E8sAo2evroTPBh56XsAj43Wtra-HQFcLxDaBdhRMp3Ke4UQ1Rdd2E3Rxk/s1600/IMG_1685.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMrhV64WMMBaFi-ZDzdms-IlbZlZTYBAvPnoaB-Upe7Qd5CVQxSGs8CW_bULgMBjmTwD0_heqXkqFQbLOfI5E8sAo2evroTPBh56XsAj43Wtra-HQFcLxDaBdhRMp3Ke4UQ1Rdd2E3Rxk/s640/IMG_1685.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I set the table using the new <a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/linens">Natural Linen Napkins</a> from my store (4 for $32).  These are my favorite new essential for Fall.  I have a set of matching tea towels available, as well.   The natural linen is such a beautiful color - especially with the grey and black stripes.  I'm loving them on my table right now... they give it just enough of a cozy, rustic element that I love for Autumn.  Don't be afraid to use them - they soften beautifully after washing.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiucYsAET3UatQEJg1VoAmaYkkM6VmdHqgkedi-wy_xk7PHnkmGdTRd8ES0yW2lvC7i5HRq_Nhyphenhyphenso2rrOz2949dnA6Nr2xuqwjFJtf41dZL2OwB-KR2SauqsrYPQrzeij7gG2pVE-RhSYE/s1600/IMG_1688.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiucYsAET3UatQEJg1VoAmaYkkM6VmdHqgkedi-wy_xk7PHnkmGdTRd8ES0yW2lvC7i5HRq_Nhyphenhyphenso2rrOz2949dnA6Nr2xuqwjFJtf41dZL2OwB-KR2SauqsrYPQrzeij7gG2pVE-RhSYE/s640/IMG_1688.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And while I set the table... </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Mike and Emma play - this is the "couch house" they built for Emma's babies.  Sunday is their day to play together and I get to spend the day in the kitchen.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy4ykRkjWk_3mNsDlR8x3HSLyG1wUJaoAQ5osF1iBrXo96cZkmfeEf6A-Zk4kyv4q411_ldqLrIFnSnDFF_95DbfHBZA-JIRdUNPCnvM4X-1MDSAWFvl1Q9X1W8lWKIZLA0QFHLiGbnaA/s1600/IMG_1560.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy4ykRkjWk_3mNsDlR8x3HSLyG1wUJaoAQ5osF1iBrXo96cZkmfeEf6A-Zk4kyv4q411_ldqLrIFnSnDFF_95DbfHBZA-JIRdUNPCnvM4X-1MDSAWFvl1Q9X1W8lWKIZLA0QFHLiGbnaA/s640/IMG_1560.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Of course, she's always available to help me in the kitchen if I should need her assistance.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjWEhKt1jkt1ISsJbRAyQrs2LdrUuhkqzNclyW-UoT79v9EfXappIdmNNv5LHzU8PFLAwuJNvHsIlvbVeihyphenhyphenQGanuk6xKapTPT13idZcBr9wKZv4UdfjG9yk87LJHUmtePM6D7jwEm8ro/s1600/IMG_1705.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="444" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjWEhKt1jkt1ISsJbRAyQrs2LdrUuhkqzNclyW-UoT79v9EfXappIdmNNv5LHzU8PFLAwuJNvHsIlvbVeihyphenhyphenQGanuk6xKapTPT13idZcBr9wKZv4UdfjG9yk87LJHUmtePM6D7jwEm8ro/s640/IMG_1705.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here is our table - set for three.  Since Emma was 10 months old, we have sat at the table every night with Emma in hopes that she would learn to sit through dinner with us... we're still working on it.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The candles used on the table are my favorite for fall - <a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/candles">12" Tapers in Edgartown Sand</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE4A6uXor6j9lSM2J2GoTn9LUAmJRMHA9pW6LcZF86Jwula4CVey7xaU7iyrjT6MaOkIis0LpiUFOOlX75JAzFKdqNELCzLl1iEBiIfJvztQfZcG3yjrRRwi0Jwg0k2AA7vJt3UqguL5A/s1600/IMG_1707.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE4A6uXor6j9lSM2J2GoTn9LUAmJRMHA9pW6LcZF86Jwula4CVey7xaU7iyrjT6MaOkIis0LpiUFOOlX75JAzFKdqNELCzLl1iEBiIfJvztQfZcG3yjrRRwi0Jwg0k2AA7vJt3UqguL5A/s640/IMG_1707.JPG" width="640" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Dinner is served.   Can you smell it?  Simmering beef, rosemary, wine, thyme....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVpOuiowz10yemdoAITSpr3bow4P5Nvrd_HLbNG7JJvQ9oN4Ca5S3UdZLzZS1oSLyeSwXjnYQVDJhIDvf4Y8muLYrW9WO6ymxN9lOEi-nvEHOyZs_zI9bEADb75Qjon7CQOySzexIZQUI/s1600/IMG_1708.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVpOuiowz10yemdoAITSpr3bow4P5Nvrd_HLbNG7JJvQ9oN4Ca5S3UdZLzZS1oSLyeSwXjnYQVDJhIDvf4Y8muLYrW9WO6ymxN9lOEi-nvEHOyZs_zI9bEADb75Qjon7CQOySzexIZQUI/s640/IMG_1708.JPG" width="640" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Oh, it was so good.  I created the recipe by combining some of my favorites from Martha Stewart and The Barefoot, of course.  It was completely divine.  I can not tell you how delicious the vegetables were - they had absorbed all of the flavors from the herbs and wine... served with mashed potatoes, no less.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGOXLeHBbhbwo4KGaABUKQiMQKx5nqp67OAyke8G1DMf1T4U6P_21N0zsblBWNhis5BQ0TrXpyRmcmXti6Q3TZpg62zORPdr0ZuLEP76XHLhwMPFdI1xwLXnqt9ETXUsskBPc5GM0tNDI/s1600/IMG_1713.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGOXLeHBbhbwo4KGaABUKQiMQKx5nqp67OAyke8G1DMf1T4U6P_21N0zsblBWNhis5BQ0TrXpyRmcmXti6Q3TZpg62zORPdr0ZuLEP76XHLhwMPFdI1xwLXnqt9ETXUsskBPc5GM0tNDI/s640/IMG_1713.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And our Apple Pie (made with cinnamon, nutmeg and orange zest) for dessert.  Recipe coming tomorrow. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE2OrD7tYL_pZAKcgBLtu5UQGaOXmKuPMXr9RR5KWiAw83Pfvxlpc35vcOvuT6IzK1FamlPGLxUe2xGgWatCG5xOtM0zx6ASRKODFF3zCSZfxCMaOHCXToFCSssGIRGl6rIv0VR0Rw41k/s1600/short-ribs-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE2OrD7tYL_pZAKcgBLtu5UQGaOXmKuPMXr9RR5KWiAw83Pfvxlpc35vcOvuT6IzK1FamlPGLxUe2xGgWatCG5xOtM0zx6ASRKODFF3zCSZfxCMaOHCXToFCSssGIRGl6rIv0VR0Rw41k/s640/short-ribs-2.jpg" width="426" /></a>Braised</div><i><span style="font-size: large;">Short Ribs</span></i><br /><br /><a data-pin-config="above" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2013%2F09%2Fbraised-short-ribs-cozy-sunday-supper.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-BrD0nMbBPuw%2FUjido7QhBzI%2FAAAAAAAATzE%2FwrzkluKmjy4%2Fs640%2Fsunday-supper-short-ribs.jpg&description=Fall%20Recipes%20%3A%20Braised%20Short%20Ribs%20%26%20Apple%20Pie%20%20%20%20%20%20%20*Post%20includes%20table%20setting%20ideas%20and%20products.%20%20http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2013%2F09%2Fbraised-short-ribs-cozy-sunday-supper.html"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pin_it_button.png" /></a><br /><br />serves 4-6<br /><br /><i>New! <a href="http://mad.ly/signups/118273/join"><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;">Printable Recipes</span>, here.</a></i><br /><br />6 beef short ribs<br />sea salt & cracked pepper<br />2 tablespoons olive oil<br />1 yellow onion, medium dice<br />6 carrots, peeled, medium dice<br />4 celery stalks, medium dice<br />1 leek, medium dice<br />4 garlic cloves, minced<br />3 cups of red wine<br />4 Bay Leaves<br />4 Rosemary Sprigs<br />4 Thyme Sprigs<br />6 cups beef stock<br />2 tablespoons brown sugar<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDStxM7wJacgg8uwm-4Vcc9VzIZistXJnokvxRcuv-hzYNCdNJ1ZASA4IJZy32DUZMaLmiRaFy1jnbwKvhqFIQBrl99YC7D6VHzPkFpCgAONyZ3-psgM2mYwbLuxGl_011VIUpuYKCcYc/s1600/IMG_1538.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDStxM7wJacgg8uwm-4Vcc9VzIZistXJnokvxRcuv-hzYNCdNJ1ZASA4IJZy32DUZMaLmiRaFy1jnbwKvhqFIQBrl99YC7D6VHzPkFpCgAONyZ3-psgM2mYwbLuxGl_011VIUpuYKCcYc/s640/IMG_1538.JPG" width="640" /></a> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Preheat oven to 275. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Heat a large dutch oven on the stove.  Cover short ribs with salt and pepper.  Add olive oil to the pan, then sear the short ribs in the oil for about 2 minutes on each side until browned.  Remove short ribs and set them aside to rest.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxa4HlnSKYVzqoAZvhmKcyVokKWD-zH30oq5onD8n2s4UW5EEra5WHlv8FVMmvNdTDIazXEFggG_bZYD54P863XBjGva6wjNGpEff7cXF1vI9zauybuPgMVbySJ9Krcy8dKrQP5qtxFEQ/s1600/IMG_1539.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxa4HlnSKYVzqoAZvhmKcyVokKWD-zH30oq5onD8n2s4UW5EEra5WHlv8FVMmvNdTDIazXEFggG_bZYD54P863XBjGva6wjNGpEff7cXF1vI9zauybuPgMVbySJ9Krcy8dKrQP5qtxFEQ/s640/IMG_1539.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Add onions and carrots to the same pot - cook on high for 2-3 minutes until they begin to soften.  Add celery and leek.  Cook for 5 more minutes.  Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBnuZs43FxiBd2hu_t7lTTRYlPnehxRwOeEG3_d9D8VkyLyiUD5XeR0DEiO-XhpYSJhkwJjayJV8ENEdb5USjoI7CACyAKqK5oLspi4vzIiho-D82WI-qD2eO5vPv51XJ3UIIS46K9mb8/s1600/IMG_1540.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBnuZs43FxiBd2hu_t7lTTRYlPnehxRwOeEG3_d9D8VkyLyiUD5XeR0DEiO-XhpYSJhkwJjayJV8ENEdb5USjoI7CACyAKqK5oLspi4vzIiho-D82WI-qD2eO5vPv51XJ3UIIS46K9mb8/s640/IMG_1540.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Pour in red wine and cook for about 5 minutes on high.  Tie together fresh herbs with cotton twine and place them in the pot.  Add beef stock.  Bring entire pot up to a simmer.  Put the short ribs back in the pot then cover and place in the oven.  Cook for 3 hours at 275 degrees.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY04bRJCu-fj45nGXiCI3NDayFmfrHsdjBViNPTa7z9ytBgq4br-2GVNIINoUcgqguA6mV1I9ZQVkZtkgJA6DTWoKafzAp-B7GkhDMt_so2hPtKt-D43dLh-OkuGPtQpdRCI-KGEniMrs/s640/IMG_1574.JPG" width="640" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">With a ladle, scoop off the broth and place it in a clear glass container (or two) and put it in the refrigerator.  Recover the pot with the ribs and vegetables in the meantime.   Refrigerate the broth for 30 minutes, then go back and skim the fat off of the top.  Pour the remaining broth back into the pot and reheat until it is simmering.  Remove from heat and cover to keep warm until serving.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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