Big Bowl of Love

Cristina Ferrare’s Big Bowl of Love – All In The Family : Ford Shrimp Curry, Ferrare Pasta Fagioli, Summer Strawberry Shortcake

Big Bowl of Love focuses on family cooking and tradition this episode.  Chef  Ben Ford, son of actor Harrison Ford, shows off his chops as he brings a couple of family classics to the kitchen.  CF pulls out a classic fagiole with a her own family twist.  You will definitely walk away with a yummy dish to add to your family’s table.

What’s on today’s menu?

  • Ford Shrimp Curry
  • Ferrare’s Pasta Fagioli
  • Summer Strawberry Shortcake


I LOVED this episode.  Chef Ben was so down to earth, that I felt a part of the BBOL family.  These recipes fit perfectly into my OWN family collection.  As a huge soup lover, I can’t wait to try CF’s fagiole recipe.  Time to dust off the blender!

Now for a few BBOL tips:

  • If you are looking for a kick, try a cerrano pepper.  It is similar to a jalapeno but is spicier and is more flavorful.
  • Roll your lime over the countertop before you cut it.  You will get twice as much juice!
  • Roll you spice leaves together before cutting them.  It will cut down on the work.
  • Tomato paste can help get rid of the bitter taste of garlic and oil.
  • Puree the first part of your soup so that it doesn’t get to thick.
  • Brush your shortcake with a little cream to help the sugar adhear before cooking.
  • Add your strawberries to the pan before your butter…this will help the butter not to burn.
  • A little acid, like lemon juice, added to the strawberries and butter will help build the flavors.

Now for a few of my OWN suggestions:

  • Little fresh pesto on top of the fagioli…yummmm.
  • Keep a little stock on the side to thin out or stretch the soup if needed.
  • Don’t overdo the whipped topping.  You don’t want to drown the shortcake.
  • Leftover soup?  Save it as a base for your next pot of soup.  It would be perfect for minestrone.

Enjoy these recipes with your OWN family and be sure to have fun!

Links to recipes:
http://www.oprah.com/own-cristinas-big-bowl-of-love/Fords-Shrimp-Curry-with-Ginger-Rice-Recipe
http://www.oprah.com/own-cristinas-big-bowl-of-love/Ferrare-Pasta-Fagioli-Recipe
http://www.oprah.com/own-cristinas-big-bowl-of-love/Ben-Fords-Summer-Strawberry-Shortcake-Recipe

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