Busy Diva's Dinner Menu: 02/01/2017

Diva Cooking 101

Divas cook gorgeous things that are fabulous enough to share with friends and family. They just don't cook much. Every diva needs a few, easy signature dishes to get by. Are you a diva cook?

Divas cook while listening to Billie Holiday, Muddy Waters, or the Rolling Stones.

Divas cook while sipping Champagne, Chardonnay, or a martini.

Divas cook with a feather boa draped around their shoulders.

While cooking, divas nibble gin-soaked olives or Champagne-saturated strawberries.

Divas cook while wearing an apron that says, "Tomorrow is another Chardonnay."

A diva's favorite breakfast is last night's appetizers.

Divas don't stress over particular amounts in any recipe. Glugs, plops, and handfuls are accurate enough.

Divas can cook with boas because diva recipes do not require many steps. Still, the food is fabulous.

Tuesday, February 7, 2017

Spicy Sweet Potato & Pumpkin Soup

The word for this elegant soup is savory. I served in in little cups ahead of Christmas dinner. Many want the recipe. I'll decide who gets it after I open their gifts! 😘

1/2 onion, chopped

3 large sweet potatoes, peeled & diced

1 can of pumpkin

1 Tbsp. Coriander

2 tsp. Cumin

1 Tbsp. Fennel seeds

2 tsp. Oregano

1/2 tsp. Crushed Red Pepper flakes

Chicken stock

1 cup cream

Spicy Sweet Potato & Pumpkin Soup

Sauté onion in a bit of olive oil.
Boil potatoes in water or chicken stock until soft.
In batches, put onion, potatoes, and pumpkin in a blender until smooth.
Return to pot, add spices, and simmer.
Add cream, stir, and serve warm.