The low, slow heat of a slow cooker is actually perfect for shallow poaching. Rather than submerging the salmon in the poaching liquid, Gina Homolka rests it on a bed of Meyer lemons with parsley, shallots, and white wine so it cooks gently and absorbs all of the delicious flavors of the aromatics.
Recipes
Kathy Gunst’s Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons
Tomato soup and a grilled cheese sandwich—comforting elements on their own—come together in a somewhat unexpected way to make the ultimate comfort meal.
Kathy Gunst’s Grilled-Cheese Croutons to Go with Tomato Soup
How do you take a comforting tomato soup over the top? Add Kathy Gunst’s Grilled Cheese Croutons, of course!
Kathy Gunst’s New England Fish and Clam Chowder
There are endless variations of New England chowders, some that use only clams and others that rely on a wide variety of fish and shellfish, like this one from Kathy Gunst. It’s endlessly adaptable; you can add lobster, mussels, or other firm fish, depending on where you live and what you have access to.
Kathy Gunst’s Fish Stock
A homemade fish stock can make the difference between a good chowder and a great chowder. It’s worth asking your fish monger to save leftover fish bones for this.
Double-Cheese Croutes for Kathy Gunst’s French Onion Soup
These crisp, cheesy croutes are the perfect topping for Vegetable Soup, French Onion Soup, or any soup where the flavor of cheese and the crunch of toast will work.
