Description This is a very simple recipe from one of the best cooks ever — my grandmother. The proportions are a little ambiguous, use your eye — that’s how the best cooks do it! The secret — be sure and dry the cucumbers well! Ingredients 3 cucumbers 1 onion, cut into very thin slices salt … Read more
Description I love this salad and all its fresh ingredients. It’s very nutritious as well. Ingredients ½ pound snow peas 1 ½ pounds shredded cabbage 2 carrots, shredded 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced 3 green onions, chopped 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar 3 tablespoons olive oil Prep Time: 15 mins Cook … Read more
Description Great side dish. French lentils (also called puy lentils) have a wonderful earthy flavor. You can’t substitute regular green/brown lentils. They are expensive but usually affordable at your local food co-op. Goat cheese has a creamier texture than feta. I like to add grape tomatoes. Ingredients 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar 3 tablespoons olive oil … Read more
Description A great summertime cole slaw for picky eaters who don’t like mayo! Ingredients 1 medium head cabbage, shredded 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped 1 onion, chopped 3 carrots, grated 2 stalks celery, chopped 1 ½ cups cider vinegar 1 cup vegetable oil ½ cup white sugar … Read more
Description This salad is a bit of work, but it’s so delicious and always impresses guests. Mache can be hard to find, so you may omit it and just use arugula, but it adds a great nutty flavor if you can find it. Ingredients 2 beets, scrubbed 1 bunch mache (lamb’s lettuce), rinsed and dried … Read more
Description Shredded cabbage is tossed in a tangy dressing in this quick five-ingredient coleslaw. Ingredients ½ cup brown sugar ½ cup apple cider vinegar ½ cup mayonnaise 1 teaspoon celery seed 4 cups chopped cabbage Instructions In a large bowl whisk together the brown sugar apple cider vinegar mayonnaise and celery seed. Add cabbage and … Read more
Description This recipe is better the second day, if there is any left over. My family fights for the leftovers! You can add more or less olives, celery seed, and mayonnaise to taste. Even better if made the night before and allowed to sit for several hours. Ingredients 4 eggs 3 cups uncooked elbow macaroni … Read more
Description I make this salad for almost every large family gathering I attend. It is ALWAYS a great hit and there is seldom any left over. It is a great pasta salad which can easily be made the day before. You can vary the ingredients by using fresh broccoli, cauliflower, mushrooms, cucumbers, etc. Ingredients 1 ½ … Read more
Description A refreshing and satisfying side dish. Also great for lunches! You may mix red quinoa with regular quinoa for a pretty color variation. Ingredients 1 cup quinoa 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth 1 cup water ¼ cup fresh orange juice 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 2 … Read more
Description If you want your kids to eat fruits and pasta get them to help with this. My aunt made this for my oldest son. Ingredients 1 cup white sugar 3 egg yolks 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 cups pineapple juice 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 (16 ounce) package acini di pepe pasta 2 (20 … Read more