This is a very good soup FULL of veggies. I only had 3 stalks of celery, 3 carrots and no green beans but it was still so full of vegetables. I used a full quart of vegetable stalk instead of 2 cups stalk 2 cups water. Added stewed tomatoes because I prefer them. And of course more garlic and a little more basil, SO GOOD.

Reviewed On: Apr. 13, 2006

This is a great salad even for those of us who don't like tomatoes or onions. I doubled the tomatoes, cucumbers, olive oil, vinegar, garlic (even though its raw), added some lemon zest (Just got a micro-plain!), and a little lemon juice but didn't use all the onion called for. Also added some mozzarella. Even without these changes a very good salad, but gave it a 4 because to make it better I changed so much. I also toasted the bread cubes in the oven for 10 min or so at 400, corners just turned slightly golden. I let the basil, garlic, onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, vinegar, lemon zest and juice, and olive oil sit for a while to meld then poured over bread after about 1ish hour. (To make it easier I put the basil, onion, garlic, and oil into a food processor)

Reviewed On: Apr. 13, 2006

My family makes this every holiday and then mom sometimes surprises me with it. I LOVE IT. This recipe might need a little tweeking as others say but if you are like me and drink the Arnald Palmers (ice tea and lemon-aid)when you're out then this is such a treat! Be careful with moisture because it will clump up super easy.

Reviewed On: Mar. 13, 2006