First, a rye sandwich loaf from the King Arthur Flour Baker's Companion. I think next time I will use less pickle juice, because I could taste it a bit in the aftertaste and I think that offended Nick. I also let it rise too much on the second rise, and the middle crust fell. Oh well, it tastes amazing anyway. I will have to try another loaf soon, because I have a ton of spent grains to use up (from Nick & co. brewing beer).
Next, the red lentil and greens soup from Moosewood Simple Suppers. I was a bit skeptical of the anise, because I'm not a huge licorice fan, but we had all the ingredients and I was in the mood for soup, so... damn, am I glad I made the plunge. This soup is tasty. I added extra garlic like I do to everything, and used kale (par-boiled before the saute step) instead of spinach. The main flavor is ginger and garlic, with just a kick of sweetness from the anise and coconut. Recommended for an adventurous mood.
Served with a side caesar... nom on. :)
PS - fresh grated ginger makes the soup, don't be tempted to use the powdered form!
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