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Margarita Fruit Dip

Margarita Fruit Dip

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened (I used reduced fat)

1/3 cup frozen (thawed) margarita drink mix (from 10-ounce can)

2 T. orange juice

1 teaspoons grated lime peel

1/4 cup whipping (heavy) cream

Whole strawberries

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Beat cream cheese, margarita mix, orange juice and lime peel in large bowl with electric mixer on low speed until smooth. Beat whipping cream in chilled small bowl with electric mixer on high speed until stiff. Fold into cream cheese mixture. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour. Serve dip with strawberries.

 

Orange & Jicama Pico de Gallo (Rooster’s Bill)

Orange & Jicama Pico de Gallo (Rooster’s Bill)

1 1⁄2 cups chopped jicama
Salt to taste
2 oranges, sectioned to remove membranes
Chile powder
Juice of 1 lemon

Cut orange sections into 2 or 3 pieces each. Mix jicama, oranges, lemon juice and salt. Chill. Serve in cocktail glasses or custard cups with chile powder sprinkled on top.

Roasted Pepper, Tomato, and Preserved Lemon Relish

Roasted Pepper, Tomato, and Preserved Lemon Relish

2 red bell peppers, roasted, peeled, and seeded
1/4 tsp. salt
2 tsp. diced salted lemon rind
1 tomato, peeled, seeded, and diced
1 tsp. balsamic or rice vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 C. olive oil
1 baguette bread, sliced

Finely dice roasted peppers. Combine with the salt, salted lemon rind, tomato, and vinegar. Set aside. Turn oven on to broil. In a small bowl, combine the garlic and olive oil. Cut 12 slices of baguette on a diagonal. Paint each one with olive oil/garlic mixture. Place on a baking sheet. Broil until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Let cool and top with tomato/bell pepper mixture. Serve immediately.

Parmesan, Preserved Lemon, and Thyme Wafers

Parmesan, Preserved Lemon, and Thyme Wafers

1 C. grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp. chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 small preserved lemon, finely diced

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place the finely chopped preserved lemon pieces in a mesh strainer, and rinse very well. Dry on paper towels, and pat very dry. Mix together the dry lemon pieces, the Parmesan, and the chopped fresh thyme leaves. On a Silpat- or parchment-lined baking sheet, heap little T. mounds of the cheese mixture, leaving room for them to spread as they melt, and bake in the oven for 4 or 5 minutes, until golden. Allow to cool completely on the baking sheet, then lift off with a spatula and allow to rest on paper towels.

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Huckleberry Barbecue Sauce

Huckleberry Barbecue Sauce

1 small onion, chopped

2 teaspoons vegetable oil

2 teaspoons kosher salt

1 teaspoon chili powder

1 teaspoon dry mustard

1/2 to 1 tsp. pepper

1/2 teaspoon red chile flakes

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

2 cups chopped tomatoes

1/2 cup cider vinegar

1/4 cup packed light brown sugar

2 teaspoons molasses

1 cup fresh or frozen huckleberries* or blueberries

 

In a medium saucepan, cook onion in oil over medium heat until soft, 5 minutes. Stir in salt, chili powder, dry mustard, pepper, chile flakes, and cumin. Cook until seasonings are fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, vinegar, sugar, and molasses. Simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour. Add berries and simmer gently, uncovered, until softened, 25 minutes. Purée most of sauce in a blender, then stir into remaining sauce.

 

*Buy from specialty produce markets or nwwildfoods.com, or pick your own in the wild from August through October.

 

Classic Dry Rub

Classic Dry Rub

2 tablespoons kosher salt

2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar

2 tablespoons paprika

2 tablespoons chili powder

1 tablespoon dry mustard

1 tablespoon ground cumin

1 tablespoon pepper

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon cayenne

 

Combine all ingredients in a bowl.

 

Shrimp & Onion Relish

Shrimp & Onion Relish

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 teaspoons mustard seeds

1 cup finely chopped green onions (including green tops)

12 ounces shelled cooked tiny shrimp, rinsed

Salt and pepper

 

Pour olive oil into an 8- to 10-inch frying pan over medium-high heat. When hot, add mustard seeds and stir often just until they begin to pop, about 30 seconds. Add green onions and shrimp and stir until shrimp are warm, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve over a soufflé or scrambled eggs.

Zesty Avocado Cilantro Buttermilk Dressing

Zesty Avocado Cilantro Buttermilk Dressing

avocilantro3/4 cup low-fat buttermilk

1 small jalapeno, seeds removed, leave them in if you want it spicy

1/4 cup of fresh cilantro

1 medium haas avocado

1 clove garlic

2 T. chopped scallion

juice of 1 lime

1/8 tsp. cumin

1/4 tsp. fresh ground pepper

1/2 tsp. kosher salt

Combine all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. For a thinner dressing add more buttermilk, for a thicker dip use less.

Yield: 6 servings

Calories: 65

Fat: 4.8g

Fiber: 2.2g

Deviled Egg Spread

Deviled Egg Spread

devilled egg spread1 dozen large eggs

2 tablespoons white vinegar

1 cup mayonnaise

1 tablespoon yellow mustard

Salt & pepper

Paprika for dusting

 

In a large saucepan, cover the eggs with cold water; make sure the water is a good inch above the eggs. Add in the vinegar. Bring to a rapid boil. Cover the saucepan and remove it from the heat. Let it stand for 15 minutes. Drain the water from eggs and cool them under cold running water. Shake the pan vigorously to crack the shells. Let the eggs cool in the water.

 

Shell the eggs and halve them lengthwise. Coarsely chop half the egg whites and transfer them to a large bowl. Add the remaining white and all of the yolks to a food processor along with the mayo and mustard. Process until smooth. Scrape the mixture into a bowl and blend with the chopped egg whites. Season with salt and pepper. Can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight.

Rhubarb Conserve with Ginger and Lemon

Rhubarb Conserve with Ginger and Lemon

rubarb1 lb. rhubarb, diced (about 4 C. 1/2-inch slices)

2 to 3 medium lemons

3 C. granulated sugar

1/4 C. crystallized ginger, chopped

1/3 C. slivered almonds, toasted and coarsely chopped (see note)

 

Place rhubarb slices in a wide, heavy 5- or 6-quart saucepan. Zest the lemons to make 3 T.; add to the pot. Squeeze 2 lemons to make 6 T. juice; add to the pot. Mix in the sugar and ginger. Let the pot stand for 3 hours or until sugar is dissolved. Wash 3 half-pint jars and fill with hot water until needed. Prepare lids as manufacturer directs. Stir rhubarb mixture thoroughly, then place pot over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring often. Cook 10 to 15 minutes, stirring often, until a thermometer reads 220 degrees or the mixture passes the cold saucer test (see note). Remove from heat and stir in the nuts. Drain the jars. Ladle hot jam into 1 hot jar at a time, leaving 1/4-inch head space. Wipe the jar rim with a clean, damp cloth. Attach the lid. Fill and close the remaining jars. Cool until the lids pop, a few hours, then refrigerate for up to 2 months, or freeze for 1 year. For longer storage, process in a boiling-water canner for 10 minutes (15 minutes at 1,000 to 6,000 feet; 20 minutes above 6,000 feet). Note: To toast nuts, heat in a dry skillet over medium heat until they start to brown. Stir occasionally. Be careful not to scorch them. Note: To test for doneness use the cold saucer test. To do a test, remove pan from heat and place a spoonful of hot jam on a chilled plate. Place in freezer for 1 minute; draw finger through jam on saucer. If jam does not flow back and fill in path, it is thick enough.

Pickled Onions, Watermelon Radishes and Raw Chayote

Pickled Onions, Watermelon Radishes and Raw Chayote

5 cups white vinegar
2 cups honey
2 star anise
2 cinnamon sticks
6 whole cloves
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
4 red onions
15 watermelon radishes
8 chayote
2 cups micro cilantro

Place vinegar in pot, add honey and spices. Bring to a boil. Julienne onions and thinly slice radishes on mandolin. Place onions and radishes in vacuum-seal bag and pour hot vinegar solution into bag ¼ full and vacuum seal the bag. Let compressed radishes and onions sit in solution for 30 to 45 minutes. On mandolin, slice chayote in thin strips. At service, add chayote strips to the solution with the onion and radishes.

Monkey Butter

Monkey Butter

55f5734572378db61d14cbf42f80fc02a medium-size perfectly ripe bananas (no brown spots)
20 oz. can of crushed pineapple, not drained.
1/4 cup coconut (I prefer ground coconut)
3 cups of white sugar
3 T. lemon juice (use bottled for uniform acidity)

Peel and slice bananas, then add all ingredients to a heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring often, and then reduce to a simmer. Cook until thick. As the mixture thickens, stir constantly until desired thickness is achieved. When thick, spoon mixture immediately into hot sterilized jars, apply heated lids and rings, and process in a boiling water bath for 15 minutes. (or simply store in fridge)

Other fruits can be added, particularly topical fruits such as mango. Also, it is common for the butter to take on a light pink hue when processed. The sample on the right below was not processed, but just stored in the fridge…which I started to do once it became clear that this ambrosia doesn’t hang around long enough to require canning!)

Alatopiperigano

Alatopiperigano

A simple Greek seasoning, often used on potatoes.

4 tsp. Salt
8 tsp. dried Oregano
1 tsp. fresh cracked Pepper

Mix all together and keep in tight container.

20 Minute Sriracha Sauce Recipe

20 Minute Sriracha Sauce Recipe

Use any type of peppers you want! If you want your sauce red colored – stick to red peppers. My favorite is a combo of red jalapeno or red serrano and mini sweet peppers (the kind you find on veggie trays to eat raw) – smaller and sweeter than bell peppers.

20-minute-sriracha-sauce-recipe-0857-640x4261/2 pound fresh red jalapeno peppers
1/2 pound fresh mini sweet snacking peppers
7 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar (or white or unsweetened rice vinegar)
3 tablespoons tomato paste
4 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons fish sauce, Braggs Liquid Aminos or Coconut Aminos

In a food processor or high speed blender, add all ingredients and blend until smooth. In a medium saucepan over high heat, pour the sauce in and cook on high until it begins to boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes. Taste and adjust with additional honey, vinegar or Bragg’s (or whatever you’re using) if needed. You’re looking for a nice balance of flavor. Fry an egg and try a spoonful on it. Tastes wonderful? Turn off heat and allow sauce to cool completely. Transfer the sriracha sauce to jars. Sriracha will keep for 2 weeks in the refrigerator. Better yet, can them and store in pantry!

Scented Sugars

Scented Sugars

sugarsScented sugar adds a subtle perfume and flavor to coffee, fruit desserts, and baked goods. Layer granulated sugar with aromatic edibles like scented geranium leaves, rose petals, orange and lemon peel (first set out for a day to dry), or vanilla beans. Mix small batches, and let them sit for a few days in tightly sealed jars while the scents infuse the sugar. One jar or a trio serves makes an unusual present for whomever you think could use a little sweetness.

Homemade Ranch Dressing: Dry Mix Recipe

Homemade Ranch Dressing: Dry Mix Recipe

Homemade Ranch Dressing Dry Mix Recipe1/2 C. powdered Buttermilk
3 T. dried Parsley
1 T. dried Dill Weed
½ T. dried Thyme
1 T. Onion Powder
1 T. Salt (celery salt)
1 1/2 tsp. Garlic Powder
3/4 tsp. Pepper
Optional: ¼ tsp. Accent (MSG)

Combine in a food processor and blend into a powdery consistency. Store in a container of choice.

To make ranch dressing: Combine 1 T. mix with 1 C. mayonnaise and 1/2 C. milk. Mix with wire whisk. Store in refrigerator until ready to use.

To make a ranch dip: Combine 2 T. mix with 1 C. sour cream. Mix with wire whisk. Store in refrigerator until ready to use.

BBQ Chicken Coating (Shake & Bake)

BBQ Chicken Coating (Shake & Bake)

1 cup fine dry crumbs
1 cup unbleached flour
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 Tablespoon smoky paprika
1 Tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1-1/2 teaspoons dry mustard
1 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon cloves
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 1/2 Tablespoons tomato powder (1/3 cup of dried tomatoes ground in blender) (optional)
2 Tablespoons canola oil

Mix all ingredients until well blended. Store in freezer; remove what is needed for your meal and return remainder to freezer. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Place coating mix in a shallow cake pan. Rinse chicken or pork; pat dry. Dip chicken or pork into egg beaten with splash of Worcestershire OR 1 part ketchup, 1 part honey and a splash of red wine, then dredge in homemade coating. Place on sprayed baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes for boneless chicken or pork or 50 to 60 minutes for bone-in chicken pieces.

No More Shake and Bake

No More Shake and Bake

2 C. Fine Bread Crumbs
¼ C. Flour
3 T. Paprika
1 T. Salt
2 tsp. Sugar
2 tsp. Onion Powder
2 tsp. dried Oregano
1/2 tsp. Garlic
1 tsp. Cayenne Pepper

Combine ingredients and mix well. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 months.
4 cups dry bread crumbs
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon celery salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon minced onion
1 pinch dried basil leaves
1 pinch dried parsley
1 pinch dried oregano

Combine in large Ziploc bag. Shake well, then add chicken pieces one at a time and shake again to coat before baking.
9 cups cornflakes (4 cups crushed)
2 beef bouillon cubes, crumbled
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon parsley
2 teaspoons sage
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon salt

Pulse all together in a food processor until cornflakes become crumbs. Or, mix seasoning with previously crushed cornflakes. To use: Place 1/2 cup mix in a bag or bowl and coat chicken pieces. Use as you would regular shake n bake.

Baked Cheese Dip with Tomato and Basil

Baked Cheese Dip with Tomato and Basil

dip1 cup (233 grams) sour cream

1/2 teaspoon mustard powder

1 teaspoon dried thyme

8 ounces (227 grams) shredded mozzarella cheese (about 2 cups)

12 ounces (340 grams) shredded Monterey Jack cheese (about 2 cups)

1 cup basil leaves, chopped

1 tomato, diced

Extra basil leaves

1 baguette, sliced

 

Heat oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C). Stir sour cream, mustard powder and thyme in a large bowl then add mozzarella, Monterey Jack and the cup of chopped basil leaves. Stir then add to a small baking dish or pie dish. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until cheese has melted and is bubbling. While the dip is in the oven, add bread slices, in one layer, to a baking sheet. Slide into the oven and bake 6 to 8 minutes until toasted. After baking the cheese dip, turn oven to broil and broil the cheese dip 2 to 4 minutes until golden brown on top. Serve warm with tomato and extra basil leaves scattered on top and alongside toasted bread slices.

Blueberry, Mango, and Jicama Salsa

Blueberry, Mango, and Jicama Salsa

salsa1 pint blueberries, cleaned

1 mango, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch pieces

1 jicama (8 ounces), peeled and diced into 1/2-inch pieces

2 T. sugar

1 jalapeño chili (red or green), seeded and minced

2 T. fresh mint, finely chopped

1 T. balsamic vinegar

 

Combine all ingredients in a stainless steel or glass bowl. Let stand for 30 minutes. Serve over grilled or poached chicken or fish.

 

Avocado Ranch Sauce

Avocado Ranch Sauce

avo1 ripe avocado, pitted, peeled, and cut in large pieces

Juice of 1 lime

1/2 C. Ranch Dressing

Salt, to taste

 

Place all the ingredients except the salt in a food processor and process until completely smooth. Scrape into a bowl and season to taste with salt. Serve Immediately.

 

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Perfect Steak Marinade

Perfect Steak Marinade

steakâ…“ cup soy sauce

½ cup olive oil

â…“ cup fresh lemon juice

¼ cup Worcestershire sauce

1½ tablespoons garlic powder

3 tablespoons dried basil

1½ tablespoons dried parsley flakes

1 teaspoon ground white pepper

¼ teaspoon hot pepper sauce (optional)

1 teaspoon dried minced garlic (optional)

 

Place the soy sauce, olive oil, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, basil, parsley, and pepper in a blender. Add hot pepper sauce and garlic, if desired. Blend on high speed for 30 seconds until thoroughly mixed.  Pour marinade over desired type of meat. Cover, and refrigerate for up to 8 hours. Cook meat as desired.

 

 

Baba Ganouj

Baba Ganouj

4 Medium-small eggplants
Juice from two lemons
1/2 – 1 C. Tahini
6 Cloves of Garlic
1 C. finely Chopped Parsley
1/2 C finely Minced Scallions
Black Pepper
2 T. Olive Oil

Cut off and throw out the stem-ends of the eggplants. Prick the eggplants all over with a fork. Place them directly on an oven rack (preheated to 400 degrees), and roast them slowly until they pop (about 45 minutes).  When they are sagging, wrinkled, crumpled and totally soft, they are ready. Remove them from the oven and wait for them to cool enough to handle. Scoop out the insides and mash them. Combine will all other ingredients except the olive oil. Chill completely. Drizzle olive oil on just before serving.

 

Magic Sauce

Magic Sauce

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary leaves
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon fresh oregano leaves
2 teaspoons sweet paprika
2 medium cloves of garlic, smashed into a paste
1 well-crumbled bay leaf
pinch of red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon + fine grain sea salt
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Gently warm the olive oil over medium-low heat in a skillet or pan, until it is just hot. When hot remove from heat. While the oil is heating, lightly pound the rosemary, thyme, and oregano in a mortar and pestle.  Stir the paprika, garlic, bay leaf, red pepper flakes, and salt into the oil. Then add the bruised herbs and lemon juice.  You can use this now, but know – the oil just gets better as it ages over a few days. Keep it in a refrigerator for up to a week/ten days-ish. It thickens up when cold, so if you need it in a liquid state, place it in the sun or in a warm place for a few minutes.

Let’s just start by putting one thing out there. You’re best off making a double or triple batch. This is the sort of stuff you burn through in minutes. Not exaggerating. I cook eggs in it – scrambled, omelette, frittata, you name it. I drizzle it on soups. This time of year that means corn soups, brothy bean pots, or lunch time slurpy noodle bowls. I can attest it’s the sort of thing that makes baked potatoes even better than usual. And salads welcome it as well – particularly shaved salads, or ones made from spicy greens. You can use it to marinate or slather ingredients before grilling or roasting. And its the sort of dressing that turns a bowl full of farro or quinoa or soba noodles into something close to a full meal – just toss in another favorite seasonal ingredient or two.

Replace Cream of X Soup

Replace Cream of X Soup

I despise Cream of X soups.  They taste terrible, and are full of crud I don’t want to eat. Yet practically every casserole calls for it.  Make your own thick béchamel to replace them.

 

2 tablespoons butter

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth

1/2 cup low-fat or fat free milk

salt and pepper to taste

 

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir in flour; keep stirring until smooth and bubbly. Remove from heat and add the chicken broth and milk, a little at a time, stirring to keep smooth. Return to heat. Bring sauce to a gentle boil; cook, stirring constantly, until it thickens. Taste and add salt and pepper, as needed to taste. Use in casseroles in place of condensed cream soups.

 

This cream soup base can be varied by using vegetable broth, sauteéd chopped celery, celery seed, or sauteéd chopped mushrooms. Add herbs and or seasonings, as desired.

Comeback Sauce

Comeback Sauce

1comeback-sauce cup mayonnaise

1/4  cup ketchup

1/4 cup chili sauce

1 heaping teaspoon Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce

1/4 cup light olive oil

juice of one lemon

Mix all ingredients well and store in refrigerator overnight.  It needs to sit to let the flavors become “acquainted”.   They shouldn’t rush into marriage.

Raspberry Ginger Mustard Chutney

Raspberry Ginger Mustard Chutney

chutney2 tsp. olive oil

1 small onion, diced

1 bay leaf

1 C. frozen raspberries

1 date, pitted and minced

1 T. rice vinegar

1 T. honey (more or less to taste)

1 tsp. Dijon mustard

1 tsp. tamari sauce (or soy sauce)

1/2 tsp. Chinese five spice powder

1/2 tsp. ground ginger

Generous pinch each salt and pepper

 

Heat oil in a small saucepan over low heat; add onion and bay leaf and sauté until onion is softened (about 5 minutes), stirring occasionally.  Add all remaining ingredients and cook until thickened (about 7 minutes), stirring frequently.  Taste and add more salt, pepper, and honey as desired.  Remove bay leaf before serving.

 

Serve with Garlic-y Mashed Potato Cakes or spread on fresh bread topped with cheese (Cheddar or Brie would be great!) and melted under the broiler.

 

 

 

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Salsa Chili Pepper (Molho de Piri Piri)

Salsa Chili Pepper (Molho de Piri Piri)

Piri-piri is the Portuguese name for an extremely hot variety of pepper that traveled to Portugal via Angola. Much of the pepper’s heat comes from the seeds, so use all or part of them, depending upon how hot you want your sauce. Serve this fiery condiment as a marinade or sauce for grilled marinated shrimp (prawns), lobster or chicken.

molho1/2 C. coarsely chopped fresh hot red chili peppers

3 cloves garlic, finely minced

1 tsp. kosher salt

1 C. olive oil

1/4 C. red wine vinegar, optional

 

Combine all of the ingredients in a jar. Cover and let stand in a cool, dark place for at least 1 week or for up to 1 month. Shake well before using.

 

 

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Preserved Lemons with Lavender

Preserved Lemons with Lavender

1 T. dried lavender buds

3 tsp. kosher salt, divided

1/2 C. freshly squeezed lemon juice, plus more for filling the jar

2 lemons, scrubbed well

2 tsp. kosher salt

 

Have ready a clean 1-pint jar.  Make lavender water by placing 1/2 C. water, lavender buds, 1 tsp. salt and 1/2 C. lemon juice in a pan. Bring to a boil, then immediately reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 20 to 30 minutes. Keep warm.  In the meantime, quarter lemons lengthwise but not all the way through. (The lemon quarters should be attached at one end.) Sprinkle 1 tsp. salt over the middle of each lemon. Place both lemons in the 1-pint jar. Pour in hot lavender water; add enough fresh lemon juice to fill the jar.  Cover tightly. Turn jar daily to ensure even preservation. Lemons are ready when they are soft. Lemons will be ready to use in a few weeks and will keep for several months.

 

 

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Lime Vinaigrette

Lime Vinaigrette

3 T. fresh lime juice

1 1/2 T. champagne vinegar

2 tsp. grated lime zest

1 T. minced garlic

2 T. chopped cilantro and/or mint

1 tsp. chopped, seeded Serrano chile (or to taste)

1 1/2 tsp. toasted ground cumin

3 T. olive oil

Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

 

Whisk all ingredients together and store covered in refrigerator up to 3 days.

 

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Wyoming Wild Barbecue Sauce

Wyoming Wild Barbecue Sauce

bbqsauce1 C. chili sauce

1 C. ketchup

1/4 C. steak sauce

1 T. Worcestershire sauce

1 T. garlic cloves, finely chopped

2 T. horseradish

3 T. dry mustard

1 tsp. Tabasco pepper sauce

1 T. dark molasses

1 T. red wine vinegar

 

In a medium sized bowl, combine all ingredients. Whisk until sauce is well blended.

 

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Homemade Italian Dressing: Dry Mix Recipe

Homemade Italian Dressing: Dry Mix Recipe

Homemade Italian Dressing Dry Mix Recipe

1½ tsp. garlic powder
1 T. onion powder
2 T. oregano, ground or leaves
1 T. dried parsley
1 T. granulated sugar
2 T. salt or substitute
1 tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. ground basil or leaves
¼ tsp. ground thyme or leaves
½ tsp. dried celery leaves or flakes

Mix all ingredients together and store in air-tight container.

To Make Dressing: Mix 2 tbs of this mix with ¼ C. vinegar, 2 tbs water, and ½ to ⅔ C. olive oil or canola oil. Shake before using.

Dilled Hummus

Dilled Hummus

dill1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans (chickpeas)

1/4 C. tahini (sesame paste)

3 T. lemon juice

1 T. olive oil or cooking oil

2 tsp. snipped fresh dill or 1/2 tsp. dried dill

1/4 tsp. salt

1 dash ground red pepper

2 garlic cloves, minced

 

Combine garbanzo beans, tahini, lemon juice, oil, dill, salt, red pepper, and garlic in a blender container or food processor bowl. Blend or process until mixture is smooth. Cover and chill up to three days. Stir before serving.

 

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Chihuahua Dip

Chihuahua Dip

1 lb. Well-Seasoned Sausage

16oz. Can Refried Beans

4oz. Can Chpped Green Chiles

2 C. Jack Cheese, grated

 

Brown sausage in skillet.  Drain off fat.  Spread refried beans in ungreased shallow baking dish.  Layer with sausage, chiles, and cheese.  Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes or until heated through.  Serve with tortilla chips.

 

Watermelon Rind Relish

Watermelon Rind Relish

3 quarts water

6 C. shredded watermelon rind

1 C. sugar

1 C. cider vinegar

1 1/2 T. dry mustard

2 tsp.  ground turmeric

1 1/2 tsp.  ground ginger

1/2 tsp.  salt

1/2 tsp.  celery seeds

 

Bring 3 quarts water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add rind; cook 3 minutes. Drain well. Combine sugar and remaining ingredients in pan; bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 2 minutes. Stir in watermelon rind; simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes or until most of liquid is absorbed, stirring frequently. Cool; pour relish into airtight containers. Serve the relish with ham or fish, or stir a little into steamed carrots.

 

 

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Sonoma Harvest Salsa

Sonoma Harvest Salsa

sonoma3 Roma tomatoes, halved, seeded, and very coarsely chopped

1/2 small red onion, cut up

1/4 small cantaloupe, seeded, peeled, and cut up

1 Gravenstein or pink lady apple, cored and cut up

1/2 medium green sweet pepper, seeded and cut up

1 fresh jalapeno chile peppers, seeded and cut up

1 T. sugar

1 T. lime juice

1/4 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. ground cumin

Tortilla chips or orange or red sweet pepper wedges

 

In a food processor bowl combine tomatoes, onion, cantaloupe, apple, green sweet pepper, jalapeno pepper, sugar, lime juice, salt, and cumin. Cover and pulse with several off/on turns until chopped. (Or coarsely chop with a knife.) Cover and chill for 1 to 6 hours before serving. Stir well before serving. Serve with chips. Makes 3 C. salsa.

 

 

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Rhubarb Onion Chutney

Rhubarb Onion Chutney

1 1/2 lb. onions, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/4 inch slices

3 tsp. corn oil

1 C. golden raisins

1/2 C. hot water

3 tsp. red wine vinegar

1/8 tsp. ground cloves

1/2 C. granulated sugar

3 C. fresh rhubarb, cut into 1/2 inch pieces

Salt and ground black pepper to taste

 

Place onions and oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened. Mix raisins, hot water, vinegar, cloves and sugar in a bowl; let stand 15 minutes; stir mixture into the onions. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; sprinkle with rhubarb; cook at a slow boil 5 minutes. Stir and cook uncovered about 5 minutes or until rhubarb is tender. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Spoon into clean jars; cover and refrigerate for no more than 1 week. Serve warm or at room temperature. Makes about 3 C..

 

 

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Honey Herb Sauce

Honey Herb Sauce

1/4 C. honey

2 T. onion, minced

1/4 C. butter or margarine

1/2 tsp. thyme, crushed

Salt and pepper, to taste

 

Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan and bring to a boil; cook 2 minutes. Toss with vegetables of choice such as: peas, zucchini, spinach, broccoli, green beans, etc. Serve over couscous as a vegetarian entree or alone as a side dish.