Butternut Squash Soup

Today i made a smooth butternut squash soup. It was just what we needed after all this cold, gloomy weather. Good for warming up the body and soul.

Recipe:
Pre-heat oven to 350
Take one butternut squash (approximately 2 pounds)
Bake whole with skin on until tender to the touch
Slice 2 onions
Put 3 tablespoons of butter into pot
Melt butter to white, foamy stage
Add sliced onions to pot
Cook until tender translucent
Cut butternut squash in half
Scoop the meat out of the squash
Add squash to onions
Add one quart vegetable or chicken stock
Bring to a boil, then turn down to a simmer
Cook at simmer for 30 minutes
Turn off heat
Add soup to blender
Blend until smooth
Serve hot with diced apples and toasted hazelnuts in the center of the bowl
(Optional: crumbled goat cheese)
(Serves 6)

Looking forward to hearing about your butternut squash soup.
Bon Appetit

Canning Compote de Pommes on a Sunday Afternoon

Today's posting is involving a beautiful Compote de Pommes that I am currently canning in my home kitchen. I am planning on giving these to family and friends as holiday gifts. These apples were from a dwarf apple tree in our backyard which yielded a large amount this year. The aroma of apples cooking on the stove has made the whole house a little sweeter.

Canned Compote de Pommes

The dwarf apple tree

Recipe:
1 stick of butter
5 pounds of cored and quartered apples
1 tablespoon of vanilla extract
1/2 cup of honey

Cooking Instructions:
Place butter in a deep pot.
Melt butter.
Add apples, vanilla extract, and honey.
Cook at low heat until soft or cooked through.
Place in blender and blend until smooth.
Pass through a fine sieve.
Put in jars.
Seal completely.
Boil jars in water for 10 minutes.
Set aside to cool.
Voila, Compote de Pommes!

Bonjour Gourmands

Welcome to my new blog. I will be using it to tell you about all the new and exciting happenings at Rover's and Luc, as well as new products as they become available. I will describe my dining experiences, in addition to new flavors and dishes that i discover. I am looking forward to hearing your feedback and posts. let's keep this fun and informative. Bon Appetit!