MY OLD WORLD KITCHEN

I LOVE FOOD, I AM PASSIONATE ABOUT FOOD AND LOVE TO COOK FOR OTHERS.....Cooking reflects ones most innermost feelings, the joy, the sadness... it is a reflection on how one feels! What I cook/prepare cannot hide any emotions but rather augments my feelings in the taste, in the sweetness and in the bitterness of what I serve. I currently teach Italian culinary courses to small groups, personal chef, high-end catering, consult in menu design and am working on a series of cookbooks.

Monday, February 28, 2011

DREAMY SMOOTH SQUASH DIP

I added the "dreamy smooth" prefix to the title to entice this dip somewhat because its orgasmic !

YOU'LL NEED:

- 1 lb of summer squash
- 1/2 lb of zucchini
- handful of flat parsley
- 2 garlic cloves (I prefer 3 because I love garlic)
- 4 to 6 oz grated parmigiano
- 2-4 oz grated mozzarella cheese (or ricotta)
- 3 T spoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 t salt
- 1 t black pepper
- 1 T spoon cooking cream or mayo if you prefer.

PREPARATION:

- Cut the squash and zucchini into pieces and place in salted boiling water for approximately 10 minutes or until somewhat soft.
- Remove and let cool then peel off the skin and clean if there are seeds remaining.
- Place the zucchini in a food processor and smooth. Then add all other ingredients with the exception of the cheeses (and mayo if you opted to use it). Whip until you have a creamy texture.

ENJOY !