Tofu Spread my version

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tofu-1 pkg firm
lemon zest 1 tsp
cilantro a few tbsp minces
aleppo pepper flakes a few shakes
crystal 3 shakes
3 scallions minced
1 carrot grated
1 tbsp miso mixed
2 tbsp tahini
2-3 tbps lemon juice
black pepper to taste

1.Press tofu to remove excess water: Place tofu on a flat surface. Cover with a cutting board, and place an iron skillet or a similarly heavy object on top. Allow it to sit for about 30 minutes.

2.Crumble tofu into a medium bowl. Mix in miso and tahini with lemon juice. Stir in onion, carrot, and other ingredients. Refrigerate.

Lemon Posset – Hellen Rundell

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2 cups heavy whipping cream
3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup strained fresh lemon juice

Garnishes:
Powdered sugar
sprigs of mint
crisp, thin ginger snaps

Place cream and sugar in a heavy bottomed saucepan. Bring to a simmer, whisking constantly.

Once at a simmer, continue to whisk constantly for 3 minutes while at a constant simmer, adjusting the heat as necessary. (Three minutes is the magic number!) Remove from heat. Stir in the strained fresh lemon juice. Pour into small cut glass bowls or martini glasses. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours.

Cream of Tomato Soup With Seafood – Top Washington Post Tomato 2010 winner

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Rosemary Lawler’s winning recipe combines two practical ingredients: the recipe author’s abundant crop of tomatoes, and regional seafood. Because this is 2 recipes in one, we made an exception to the contest’s 10-ingredient rule.

MAKE AHEAD: The stewed tomatoes make a nice, simple accompaniment to grilled chicken and corn on the cob. They can be frozen for up to 1 year. The soup is best assembled on the same day it will be served.

8 servings

For the stewed tomatoes
4 cups peeled and seeded ripe tomatoes (any kind), in large chunks or halves (see NOTE)
1/2 medium onion, minced
2 ribs celery with leaves, chopped
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
1 bay leaf
2 whole cloves
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
6 chopped basil leaves
For the soup
1 ear corn
5 cups stewed tomatoes (see above)
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
Scant 1/2 cup flour
4 cups light cream or half-and-half
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 to 2 cups raw or cooked seafood, such as crabmeat, lobster chunks or jumbo shrimp (peeled, de-veined and cut in chunks)
Basil leaves, cut in strips, for garnish

For the stewed tomatoes: Combine the tomatoes, onion, celery, celery seed, bay leaf, cloves, salt, pepper and basil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring frequently. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Discard the cloves and bay leaf. The yield will be about 5 cups.

For the soup: Strip the kernels from the ear of corn and reserve.

Cut the cob in chunks; submerge them in the stewed tomatoes. Cook (over medium-low heat) for 10 minutes, stirring almost constantly. Discard the cob pieces.

Use an immersion (stick) blender to puree the stewed tomatoes, or puree in batches in a blender (making sure to remove the center knob in the lid so steam can escape; place a dish towel over the opening).

Melt the butter in a soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Whisk in the flour until well incorporated, to form a roux; cook for a few minutes, whisking, until the roux begins to darken slightly.

Slowly whisk in the cream or half-and-half to form a smooth, thick soup base.

Add the pureed tomatoes and Parmesan cheese; stir until well blended.

Add the reserved corn kernels and seafood to taste; cook (over medium heat) ,stirring almost constantly until the seafood is heated or cooked through, depending on which seafood you chose.

Divide among individual bowls; serve immediately, garnished with the basil.

NOTE: To peel tomatoes, use a sharp knife to score a shallow “X” on the bottom of each one. Place in very hot or boiling water for 1 to 2 minutes, then drain. When cool enough to handle, discard the loosened skins.

Rosemary Lawler of Leesburg.

Grandmother’s Lemon Custard Ice Cream – Terry

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3 zest of Lemons
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
3/4 cup sugar
2 cup half-and-half — or substitute 3 parts milk to 1 part cream
4 large egg yolks
pinch of salt
2 cup heavy cream

In a heavy bowl, combine the lemon zest and lemon juice, and stir in the sugar with a fork. Let it stand for 30 minutes. The sugar helps release the flavor of the zest. Scald the half-and-half over medium heat and set aside.

In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks and salt with a mixer until well-blended. Slowly add about half of the scalded half-and-half and stir gently. Return the mixture to the saucepan. Cook the custard over medium to low heat stirring constantly until it is thick enough to cover the back of a spoon. Do not let it boil or it will curdle. Immediately remove it from the heat and strain the custard into a large bowl. Stir in the lemon mixture and the heavy cream.

Lay a sheet of wax paper or plastic wrap directly on the surface to prevent a skin from forming and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled. Pour the mixture into the ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer’s directions. When the ice cream is thickened and frozen, cover it and place it in the freezer until firm. Let it soften slightly in the refrigerator before serving.