Jun 5, 2010 | Food, Salad, Sauces & Dressings
Basil Salad Dressing Ingredients 2 T white wine vinegar 1/2 cup olive oil 1 cup basil leaves, packed salt and pepper to taste Directions Place all ingredients in blender or food processor, and process until the mixture is emulsified....
May 19, 2010 | Food, Soup
Sweet Potato & Black Bean Soup This soup started out as Chinese, and suddenly evolved into Tex-Mex, Cajun, and soul-cooking all rolled into one. I started out with the notion of making egg drop soup, but with a twist. I had close to a quart of “pot...
May 10, 2010 | Food, Salad, Sauces & Dressings
No-oil Salad Dressing A little horseradish gives a lot of zip to this tart cooked dressing. Cornstarch offers a convenient way to thicken this tangy blend without oil. Update: First report in – this is good stuff according to the lady whose lunch box I helped...
Apr 8, 2010 | Food, Lagniappe
Fool-Proof Boiled Eggs Special thanks to the American Egg Board for these instructions. Place eggs in saucepan large enough to hold eggs in a single layer. Cover with cold water to a depth of 1 inch over the eggs. Bring just to a boil; remove from burner and cover...
Apr 2, 2010 | Food, Seafood, Veggies
Shrimp Stuffed Sweet Peppers Ingredients 4-6 bell peppers1/2 small yellow onion, minced1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, chopped1 celery stick, minced1 poblano or jalapeno, seeded and minced3 T butter for pan frying1 pound small shrimp, peeled1/2+ teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning1...
