*** A WORD FROM THE KITCHEN ***

Chilled gazpacho is one of the most refreshing things you
can serve on a hot day. Adding to its appeal, no cooking
is required. Start with a top-quality tomato juice and use
a trick replace the traditionally used stale bread with
bread crumbs to thicken the soup. You’ll be out of the
kitchen in a wink. This will make use of any surplus of
tomatoes you may have started accumulating. 

Take a peek at the crostini recipe goes excellent with
any soup as a crouton alternative or with your favorite
toppings as an appetizer.

Enjoy! Marzee

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RECIPE: EASY GAZPACHO
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INGREDIENTS:
2 cups tomato juice
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tsp. olive oil
2 Tbsp. dry bread crumbs
1 Tbsp. white wine vinegar
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
1/4 cup seeded and diced cucumber
1/4 cup finely diced green bell pepper
1 plum tomato, seeded and finely diced
1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
1/4 cup zucchini, finely diced

DIRECTIONS:
Place tomato juice, garlic and olive oil in blender and
process until garlic is puréed. Add bread crumbs and
vinegar, then blend to combine. Season to taste with salt
and pepper. Pour into covered container and chill well,
from 2 hours to overnight. Check seasoning and adjust,
if necessary. Divide soup among 4 serving bowls.  Add 1
tablespoon each of diced cucumber, pepper, tomato, onion
and, if desired, zucchini.
 
Yield: 4 Servings
* each serving contains 65 calories and 3 grams of fat.
Category: Soups

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                 MARZEE’S CORNER
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RECIPE: QUICK CROSTINI

1 French bread baguette, about 2 1/2 inches wide
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
6 fresh garlic cloves, halved

DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Slice the baguettes into 1/2
slices. Brush both sides with the oil and place on cookie
sheets. Bake until lightly browned and toasted, about 10 to
15 minutes. Remove from oven. Rub each piece with the cut
side of the garlic halves while toasts are still hot. Use
warm or at room temperature. Leftovers can be wrapped in
foil and kept at room temperature for several days, then
refreshed briefly in the microwave before using.

* if in a hurry you cab sprinkle bread with garlic powder
before toasting and omit the garlic rub.

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