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The Silver Palate Cookbook
By Julee Rosso, Sheila Lukins, Michael McLaughlin
Workman Publishing Company - 1982
Black Bean Soup : page 156
I made the black bean soup tonight, and it was (is!) delicious. It's a very easy and straight forward recipe. I soaked the dried beans overnight, drained the water out, and from there it took about two and a half hours to make - with most of that just letting the beans cook. The recipe says that they would be cooked in 1 1/2 - 2 hours, but I found that it took them another half an hour to be soft enough for my tastes. All total, I cooked the beans for close to three hours! And even now, the beans are still firm enough to be floating in the broth (unlike the canned varieties out there) - and I know only be better tomorrow. I guess "simmer" was too low a temperature. Note that I made a vegetarian version, replacing the suggested ham bone, with a pinch of smoked Spanish paprika. A brilliant substitute if I don't say so myself! I also left out the sherry, and replaced the Creme Fraiche with low-fat yoghurt. So if you're going to be home, and have the time to watch a pot a couple of times, I heartily recommend this yummy meal-in-a bowl soup!
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Chicken Marbella : page 86
This recipe takes some pre-planning: you'll have to ensure that you have the semi-exotic ingredients, and then take time to marinate the chicken overnight. But once it's done, you'll see how worth it this recipe really is. I've only made it once, but have never, EVER forgotten it. Just waiting for the right opportunity to make it again, since it's a real party dish, served equally well hot or cold.
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