Gazpacho Cream

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            FOOD FUNNY
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Jeanne Marie MacKenzie from New Brunswick, Canada writes, "From
the latest issue of Taste of Home Newsletter, I thought this one was too
funny not to share with Recitopia."

"When we were first married, my husband, Ed, was strictly a
'meat-and-potatoes' man," relates Sharon S. from Parker, Colorado.
"Over the years, he's learned to like more foods, but there are still
two vegetables he won't eat. My family likes to tease him about it."

"One year at a holiday gathering, Ed got the last laugh when he gave
this tongue-in-cheek blessing: Now we sit to eat what's here; we pray
no green stuff will appear. No Brussels sprouts or any such, and
asparagus, Lord, would be too much. But give us meat that's white or
red, and potatoes, corn and lots of bread. Some good brown gravy
wouldn't hurt, and to top it off, some pie for dessert."

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            TODAY'S RECIPE
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This thick "soup" is served with a spoon and bread for dipping in
Cordoba and Seville, but it also makes an excellent dip for raw
vegetables.

Gazpacho Cream (Salmorejo Cordobes)

Note: This dish contains raw eggs. If salmonella contamination is a
concern in your area, please use pasteurized eggs or egg substitute.

1 lb (450 g) stale bread
1 1/2 lbs (675 g) ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded,
and chopped
3-6 cloves garlic, chopped
1 green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and chopped
2 eggs
1/4 cup (60 ml) red wine vinegar
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1/2 cup (125 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
4 oz (110 g) thinly sliced serrano or prosciutto ham,
cut into thins strips
2-3 hard-cooked eggs, sliced

Soak the bread in enough water to cover for 15 minutes. Squeeze
the water from the bread and discard the water. Puree the bread,
tomatoes, garlic, and bell pepper in an electric blender or food
processor. Add the eggs, vinegar, salt, and pepper and, with the
motor running, add the oil in a thin stream. Spoon the mixture into
shallow bowls or plates and top with the strips of ham and sliced
eggs. Serves 4 to 6.
Received on Tue Jan 6 19:37:58 2004