Fool-proof broccoli Soup. Ingredients:

Broccoli

Chicken or Vegetable Stock or Water

Music: Georges Delerue - Theme de Camille

Perfect Soup for a cold winter's day. You will need:

2 Leeks

1 Medium Onion

1/2 Medium Potato (Floury Variety)

Approx. 600 mil. Chicken or Vegetable Stock.

Salt

Pepper

Cooking time is approx. 15-20 minutes.

Music: Håkon Austbø - Lyric Pieces, Book I, Op. 12: No. 1, Arietta

This classic sauce is as versatile as it is delicious. Ingredients:

Tomatoes (Fresh or Tinned)

Garlic

3 Anchovy Fillets (Optional)

Olive Oil

Basil

Vinegar (Optional)

Sugar (Optional)

Salt

Pepper

Ideal for pasta dishes.

Music: Pietro Mascagni - "Barcarolle" from Silvano.

This simple and classic salad is made with:

Lettuce

Tomatoes

Shallot or Red Onion

2 parts Olive Oil

1 part Vinegar or Lemon Juice

Water

Salt

Pepper

The perfect accompaniment to steak!

Music: Chopin - Nocturne Op.15 No.3 in G Minor

Important! There is no set recipe when it comes to soup. This video shows general guidelines for making butternut squash. Butternut squash soup can be made simply with just the squash and stock ("broth" to 'Muricans). However, since I had a few carrots and onions lying around, I added them too. After all, that is the purpose of soup.

Ingredients:
Butternut squash
Onion
Carrots
Celery
Garlic
Chicken or vegetable stock (approx. 600 millilitres depending on quantity of vegetables and consistency desired)
Thyme
Sage

Music: Chopin - Douze Etudes Op. 25: No. 1 "Aeolian Harp