Sopa de Ajo Blanco (almond and garlic soup)

http://www.andalucia.com/taste/gazpacho/rec3.htm

Vegeterian, vegan

I chose this recipe because it had no dairy and seemed more authentic because so simple.

Next time I would use good bread, and would make only a half of the recipe as it is very strong, so had to keep watering down.

Would I make it again? - probalbly. Have to make it in summer 

Polenta with Vegetables

from Tuscany The Beautiful Cookbook

Vegeterian, vegan

Very easy and hearty recipe. Great with butter. Second time I added celery and frozen peas for more variety, but I almos like the first simplier version better.

Will I make it again? - yes, made it several times. Great simple recipe for a fall sunday to have a filling snack for the next day.

Fresh Corn Salad

by Ina Garten

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/fresh-corn-salad-recipe.html

Vegeterian, vegan

I think this is a great and easy recipe. But i did not cook the corn and the salad turned out too starchy.

Will I make it again? - yes, I love corn and this is easy and refreshing recipe to kill that corn craving

Potatoes Anna, Petits Pois a la Francaise, and Tilapia

Potatoes Anna

http://m.cookingchanneltv.com/recipes/laura-calder/potatoes-anna.html

Great potato dish, just have to have heavy cream. I would use less cream. 

Will try 2/3rds per recipe next time.

I also liked Martha's advite to parboil potatoes in the cream and later use it 

in the casserole - scalloped potatios from martha's cooking school.

http://www.marthastewart.com/1057199/scalloped-potatoes

Warm Pea Salad

http://m.cookingchanneltv.com/recipes/laura-calder/petits-pois-a-la-francaise/reviews.html

I did not like the mix of fresh lettuce and cooked items. Peas were overgrown (bought at chinese

store). I would use peas only from farmers market next time.

Pasta with Asparagus and Prosciutto

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/pasta-with-asparagus-and-prosciutto-recipe.html

Great and simple way to use spring asparagus

Short list of ingredients and still very flavorful

Prosciutto adds flavor and smokiness, and used

packaged from trader joes.

Notes:

Did not have garlic, but ok

Last time used sage instead of thyme by accident

Used white pepper instead of black

Did not use salt (except for pasta) and didn't need it

Will I make it again? yes - my favorite way to cook asparagus

Smoked trout, lemon and fennel pasta

http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/9319/smoked+trout+lemon+and+fennel+pasta

Flavorfull and unique dish. Best way to use

smoked fish in a dish.

Smoked Fish Chowder

http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/smoked-fish-chowder-amelia-oreilly

Chowder was delicious, flavorful and refreshing.

Adding fish was a bit too fishy. Should use small

amount for added flavor.

Best chowder recipe.