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Basque Roasted Tomato Soup
Posted by bettyboop50 6/9/01 7:41:21
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Makes approximately 9 cups.
This is really a delicious soup and the shrimp just adds that
extra flavor and texture that makes this soup elegant.
2 pounds large plum tomatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 onions very finely chopped
2 large cloves garlic crushed and peeled
1 1/2 […]

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Fig Fudge (Morgado de Figos do Algarve - Portugal)
1/2 pound dried figs
1/2 pound ground almonds
2 ounces cocoa powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Grated rind of 1 lemon
1/2 pound granulated sugar
4 ounces water
Mince the figs finely or put them through a food processor.
Assemble the remaining dry ingredients, except for the sugar, in a
mixing bowl.
Combine the sugar and water in […]

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Fried Squid (Calamares Fritos)
This is a popular appetizer around the Mediterranean. Serve with
a squeeze of lemon.
1 pound cleaned squid
Vegetable oil
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 cup dry bread crumbs
Salt
Lemon wedges
Cut squid body cones into 1/2-inch slices; leave tentacles
whole. Pat dry. Heat 1 to 1 1/2 inches oil to 375 degrees F.
Coat squid with flour. […]

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Tomato Rice (Arroz de Tomate - Portugal)
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons butter or bacon drippings
1 large yellow onion, peeled and chopped
2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
2 to 3 large tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
3 cups beef or chicken broth
2 cups long-grain rice
Salt and freshly-ground pepper, to taste
Chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)
Heat the oil and butter […]

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Catalan Tomato Bread
1 (1 pound) loaf French or Italian bread
1 or 2 large cloves garlic, peeled
2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil
1 (1/2 pound) ripe tomato, rinsed
Slice loaf in half horizontally. Set halves, cut side upon a 15
x 12-inch baking sheet. Broil about 4inches from heat until
toasted, about 2 minutes. If crust side is soft, turn […]

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